Chelem Travel Guide
Mérida
Popular places to visit
Progreso Beach
Nothing says holiday like spending a lazy day at Progreso Beach, a popular beach in Mérida. Stroll along the area's seaside or simply enjoy its restaurants.
Paseo de Montejo
During your trip to Mérida, you can browse for the perfect souvenirs at Paseo de Montejo. You can enjoy the restaurants while in the area.
Yucatan International Convention Center
Learn about the events happening in Yucatan International Convention Center during your trip to Mérida. While in this culturally rich area, find time to visit its shops.
Mérida Cathedral
After visiting Mérida Cathedral, make a plan to see the other sights and activities in Mérida. While you're in the area, find time to visit its shops.
Plaza Grande
Find out about the history of Mérida with a stop at Plaza Grande. While you're in the area, find time to visit its shops.
Uxmal Archaeological Site
Learn about the local history of Santa Elena with a stop at Uxmal Archaeological Site. While in this relaxing area, you can savour the local chocolate shops and restaurants.
Top hotels in Chelem
Jáalk'ab Cabañas
The staff was super friendly and helpful. The cabaña was very clean and functional. The garden was beautiful and very quiet. I will come back again 😻
Reviewed on 20 Jan 2026
CASA BUDDHA CHELEM
Owners, and everyone who runs this place were amazing, its a family own and operated, they are truly caring, friendly and super attentive to anything we needed. We loved our stay💖
Reviewed on 4 Jan 2026
Cabañas Frida
Arenas Del Mar
Perfect place , excellent atmosfere, great host. Very spacious.
Reviewed on 13 Jan 2026
Casa Columpios playa alberca terraza familiar
Paraiso Cocoyito Ría
Other neighbourhoods around Chelem
Puerto Yucalpetén
While Puerto Yucalpetén may not have many sights to explore, venturing just a little farther will lead you to top things to see and do like Progreso Beach and Progreso Lighthouse.
Chuburna Puerto
You might consider checking out Chelem Park while you're exploring Chuburna Puerto and the larger Progreso area.
Progreso Centro
While Progreso Centro isn't home to many top sights, Progreso Beach and Progreso Lighthouse are some notable places to visit nearby.
Boulevard Turístico Malecón
While visiting Boulevard Turístico Malecón, you might make a stop by sights like Progreso Beach and Meteorite Museum.
Chicxulub Puerto
Travellers like the beaches in Chicxulub Puerto, and Playa Uaymitun is a top attraction you might want to visit.
Zona Industrial
If you're spending some time in Zona Industrial, Plaza Galerias Mall and Great Museum of the Maya World are top sights worth seeing.
