Mérida Travel Guide

Tourist Guide

Paseo de Montejo which includes night scenes and a monument
Montejo House featuring a garden
Pyramid of the Magician which includes heritage architecture
Dzibilchaltun Ruins which includes heritage elements and interior views
Casa Montes Molina Museum featuring heritage elements, interior views and a house

Mérida Travel Guide Video

Where to stay in Mérida

Merida Cathedral showing night scenes and heritage architecture

Mérida Centro

4/5(32 area reviews)

Mérida Centro is known for its abundant dining options, and you can plan a trip to Plaza Grande and Mérida Cathedral while you're in town.

Mérida Centro
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Chelem

If you're spending some time in Chelem, Chelem Park is a top sight worth visiting.

Chelem
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Chicxulub Puerto

Travellers like the beaches in Chicxulub Puerto, and Playa Uaymitun is a top attraction you might want to visit.

Chicxulub Puerto
Anthropology and History Museum showing heritage architecture

Zona Paseo Montejo

While visiting Zona Paseo Montejo, you might make a stop by sights like Paseo 60 and Paseo de Montejo.

Zona Paseo Montejo
Uxmal Archaeological Site which includes heritage elements as well as a couple

Uxmal

Historical sites, archaeological sites and restaurants are some highlights of Uxmal. Make a stop by Pyramid of the Magician or Uxmal Archaeological Site while you're exploring.

Uxmal
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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.

Puerto Yucalpetén
Gamma Mérida El Castellano
Gamma Mérida El Castellano
3.5 out of 5
Calle 57 NO. 513 62 x 64, Col. Centro, Mérida, YUC
The price is 1.681.770 ₫ per night from 1 Jul to 2 Jul
1.681.770 ₫
2.034.942 ₫ total
1 Jul - 2 Jul
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this 3.5-star business-friendly hotel in Mérida. Enjoy free Wi-Fi, free parking and breakfast (surcharge). Our guests praise the helpful staff in their ...
9/10 Wonderful! (1,014 reviews)
"Was very good"

Reviewed on 19 Jun 2025

Gamma Mérida El Castellano
Hyatt Regency Merida Hotel
Hyatt Regency Merida Hotel
4 out of 5
Avenida Colon Esquina Calle 60, Mérida, YUC
Fully refundable
The price is 2.557.310 ₫ per night from 14 Jul to 15 Jul
2.557.310 ₫
3.094.346 ₫ total
14 Jul - 15 Jul
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this 4-star eco-certified hotel in Mérida. Enjoy free Wi-Fi, free parking and 2 restaurants. Our guests praise the helpful staff in their reviews. Popular ...
8.8/10 Excellent! (1,005 reviews)
"Desayuno incluifo 👍"

Reviewed on 25 Jun 2025

Hyatt Regency Merida Hotel
Hotel MID Project
Hotel MID Project
2.5 out of 5
Avenida Itzaez #565, Centro Mérida, Mérida, YUC
The price is 1.374.381 ₫ per night from 1 Jul to 2 Jul
1.374.381 ₫
1.662.998 ₫ total
1 Jul - 2 Jul
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this hotel in Mérida. Enjoy free Wi-Fi, free parking and a 24-hour front desk. Our guests praise the helpful staff and the clean rooms in their reviews. ...
9/10 Wonderful! (694 reviews)
"Todo muy bien! El hotel nos encanta, solo que en la habitación para 4 personas solo dejan dos toallas, incluso cuando se hizo la solicitud durante el proceso de reserva. Por lo demás todo bien!"

Reviewed on 22 Jun 2025

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Lowest nightly price found within the past 24 hours based on a 1 night stay for 2 adults. Prices and availability subject to change. Additional terms may apply.
Extended Suites Merida Siglo XXI
Extended Suites Merida Siglo XXI
3 out of 5
Calle 20-A #284 Int. X 5-B y17, Col. Revolución, Mérida, YUC
Stay at this 3-star aparthotel in Mérida. Enjoy free parking, a 24-hour fitness centre and a 24-hour front desk. Our guests praise the helpful staff in their ...
8.2/10 Very Good! (551 reviews)
Comfortable for one nights stay
"Beds were comfortable. They have a full refrigerator and there’s a flat top stove. But no cups or plates or anything in the cabinets. I don’t know how you could cook anything if you wanted to. Didn’t have a hand towel in the bathroom but that wasn’t a big deal. Overall it was a good experience and ..."

Reviewed on 9 May 2025

Extended Suites Merida Siglo XXI
Moreira Hotel Boutique
Moreira Hotel Boutique
3.5 out of 5
474 C. 60 Centro, Mérida, Yuc.
Stay at this 3.5-star condo in Mérida. Enjoy free Wi-Fi, a 24-hour front desk and daily housekeeping. Popular attractions Mérida Cathedral and Paseo de Montejo ...
9.4/10 Exceptional! (26 reviews)
"Great location. We had a room at the back, so it was also very quiet. Room was good value for the price. No fridhe or coffee in the room. Walkable to many restaurants and the local sites. Our one big problem was that we had only cold water in the shower for our three night stay. Also the water in ..."

Reviewed on 31 Jan 2025

Moreira Hotel Boutique
Villas Paraiso
Villas Paraiso
3 out of 5
Temozón Norte, Mérida, Yuc.
Stay at this 3-star villa in Mérida. Enjoy free Wi-Fi, free parking and a garden. Popular attractions La Isla Mérida Cabo Norte and Paseo de Montejo are located ...
9.2/10 Wonderful! (19 reviews)
"It is a beautiful and safe place, friendly staff, I just wish there was more utensils in the kitchen. I warn you that is kind a far from downtown and a car is needed. But definitely worth what you pay for it."

Reviewed on 19 Apr 2025

Villas Paraiso
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Lowest nightly price found within the past 24 hours based on a 1 night stay for 2 adults. Prices and availability subject to change. Additional terms may apply.

Popular places to visit

Progreso Beach

Progreso Beach

4/5(7 reviews)

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.

Progreso Beach
Paseo de Montejo which includes night scenes and a monument

Paseo de Montejo

4.5/5(7 reviews)

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.

Paseo de Montejo
Merida Cathedral showing heritage architecture, a church or cathedral and a sunset

Mérida Cathedral

4.5/5(10 reviews)

Find out about the history of Mérida with a stop at Mérida Cathedral. While you're in the area, find time to visit its shops.

Mérida Cathedral
Yucatan International Convention Center

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.

Yucatan International Convention Center
Celestún Beach

Celestún Beach

Why not spend a care-free afternoon at Celestún Beach during your travels in Mérida?

Celestún Beach
Uxmal Archaeological Site which includes heritage elements

Uxmal Archaeological Site

5/5(1 review)

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.

Uxmal Archaeological Site

Reviews of Mérida

4.4
Top destination
5 - Excellent
15
5 - Excellent 60%
4 - Good
7
4 - Good 28%
3 - Okay
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3 - Okay 8%
2 - Disappointing
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2 - Disappointing 4%
1 - Terrible
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1 - Terrible 0%

5/5 - Excellent

Verified traveller

We enjoyed waking around exploring city. During our stay we also visited Chechen Itza, Uxmal and had a cenotes tour. Everywhere we went people were friendly and we felt quite safe. We would happily recommend visiting.

5/5 - Excellent

Verified traveller

Beautiful city, fantastic food and friendly people

4/5 - Good

Verified traveller

I would recommend using Uber if you need a taxi anywhere it will be half the price of normal taxis, especially from airport.

5/5 - Excellent

Verified traveller

Free airport transfer is great if you are between flights like we were.

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