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.
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.
Cenotes Cuzama
Commune with nature and explore the great outdoors at Cenotes Cuzama during your travels in Cuzama. While you're in the area, wander around the natural setting.
Top hotels in Chelem
Jáalk'ab Cabañas
Overall it's a good place to visit.
Reviewed on 1 Oct 2025
CASA BUDDHA CHELEM
Me gustó que está cerca de la playa y la tranquilidad y amabilidad del personal. Lo que no me gustó es que en los cuartos huelen un poco raro las camas y un poco más de ventilación en la sala.
Reviewed on 6 Aug 2025
Cabañas Frida
Me gustó la idea de Cabaña, muy bien las instalaciones
Reviewed on 14 Nov 2025
Flamingos Inn
in chuburna, 20 minutes from progreso - a nice beach getaway
Reviewed on 27 Mar 2025
Casa Loto A
Los departamentos son nuevos y estan a dos cuadras de la playa. Estan algo alejados del centro de Chelem, pero en esta zona hace falta carro de todos modos. Hay un restaurante muy rico en la esquina. El area de piscina esta bonita. El area es muy tranquila y Gerry estuvo al pendiente de lo que nos ...
Reviewed on 30 Jan 2024
Casa Columpios playa alberca terraza familiar
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 Pier.
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 Pier 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.
Chelem Travel Guide
- Places of interest
- Hotels in Chelem by Star Rating
- Hotels in top Mérida neighborhoods
- Search Chelem Hotel Brands
- Chelem Park
- Progreso Beach
- Paseo de Montejo
- Progreso Pier
- The Harbor Lifestyle Mall
- Great Museum of the Maya World
- Playa Uaymitun
- GNP Insurance Forum
- Dzibilchaltun Ruins
- The Ecological Reserve Corchito
- Meteorite Museum
- Diamonds Casino
- Grutas de Calcehtok
- Church of St. Francis of Assisi
- Progreso Letters
