Santa Lucia Travel Guide
Mérida
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Popular places to visit
Progreso Beach
If a restful holiday is part of your travel plans, Progreso Beach might be the perfect place to visit during your trip to Mérida. Stroll along the area's seaside or simply enjoy its restaurants.
Paseo de Montejo
Walk down this beautiful tree-lined avenue for a little taste of all the things that make Mérida such a charming place to visit.
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
Locals stop for friendly chats and large shady trees line the paved walkways. This main square is truly the heart of downtown Merida.
Mérida Cathedral
Visit chapels and survey impressive works of religious art inside this ancient church, an imposing building in the historical center of Merida.
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
Holiday Inn Express Merida Centro by IHG
The staff and property were excellent! The location in the city center was great for restaurants and activities. Will stay here next visit!
Reviewed on 21 Apr 2026
Hotel Maya Yucatán
This place was a total dump. Did not look like the pictures at all! The entire building is in disrepair. Cockroaches, trim falling off the walls, shower head falling out of the ceiling. When I arrived I asked where to park and the receptionists said the parking lot was full. After a brief altercation ...
Reviewed on 24 Apr 2026
Hotel Santa María Mérida
All good 👍
Reviewed on 24 Apr 2026
Gamma Mérida El Castellano
You get coffee packet for first night only, so if ur a coffee drinker, be prepared. Everything else is good!!! Food is grrreat!!! Service is great! Rooms r clean.
Reviewed on 15 Apr 2026
Hotel Santa Lucía
Ya fue nuestra 2da vez en este Hotel y la verdad que siempre nos tratan bien! Muy comodo y cerca de todo lo mejor de merida
Reviewed on 23 Apr 2026
Hotel Boutique Santa Elena
We stayed here for 3 nights while visiting Merida. The location is the best you could find in the middle of everything. Staff was extremely friendly and professional. We were disappointed with the pool as it’s basically a dark hole in the ground and did not look clean (we didn’t go in). The bathroom ...
Reviewed on 16 Apr 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 Monument to the Fatherland, 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.
