Santa Lucia Travel Guide
Mérida
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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.
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.
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.
Top hotels in Santa Lucia
Gamma Mérida El Castellano
Clean room - nice amenities
Reviewed on 29 Jan 2026
Holiday Inn Express Merida Centro by IHG
The staff was very attentive in the breakfast area. Also, a great big thank you to Yamille, our room attendant, who found my husband’s wallet and had the hotel reach out to us. We were able to have family pick it up; or they would have sent it to us. So glad people are honest and willing to help ...
Reviewed on 27 Jan 2026
Hotel Maison del Embajador
We were very comfortable there.
Reviewed on 24 Jan 2026
Hotel Santa Lucía
Good budget hotel in a great location. The room was clean and comfortable. Front desk staff were pleasant and very helpful with our enquiries.
Reviewed on 2 Feb 2026
Hotel San Juan Mérida
This hotel is very central, for the price it’s in an excellent location. Comfortable bed, attentive staff. Note that the bar next door plays loud music most nights till quite late, didn’t bother me as I’m a heavy sleeper but if you’re a light sleeper this may be an issue. Had problems with the toilet ...
Reviewed on 2 Feb 2026
Hotel Boutique Santa Elena
It was fine... But far from a "boutique hotel". The bed was just okay. The cenote pool was out of order our whole stay. We asked for two extra pillows and that cost extra. It was a nice hotel, but boutique is all about service and historic. They got the historic part but need to work on the service ...
Reviewed on 6 Feb 2026
Other neighbourhoods around Santa Lucia
Mérida Centro
Mérida Centro is known for its abundant dining options, and you can plan a trip to Plaza Grande and US Visa Applicant Service Center while you're in town.
Barrio de Santiago
While visiting Barrio de Santiago, you might make a stop by sights like Casa Frederick Catherwood and Merida English Library.
San Juan
Though San Juan may not have many top sights, you can venture to the surrounding area to see attractions like US Visa Applicant Service Center and Plaza Grande.
Zona Paseo Montejo
While visiting Zona Paseo Montejo, you might make a stop by sights like Paseo 60 and Paseo de Montejo.
García Ginerés
When in García Ginerés, you can plan a visit to Paseo 60 and Casa Montes Molina Museum, some noteworthy sights in the nearby area.
Itzimná
Itzimná might not have many top sights, but Paseo 60 and Monument to the Fatherland are two attractions nearby that you can check out.
