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

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 Uxmal Archaeological Site or House of the Turtles while you're exploring.

Uxmal
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Chuburna Puerto

You might consider checking out Chelem Park while you're exploring Chuburna Puerto and the larger Progreso area.

Chuburna Puerto
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 ₹5,539 per night from 19 Jul to 20 Jul
₹5,539
₹6,702 total
19 Jul - 20 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! (1,024 reviews)
"Great value for what you are paying ! Really close to downtown and amazing climate control inside the rooms and the hotel in general. Ultra clean and professional and would definitely recommend to someone who is looking for a clean, comfortable and peaceful place to stay in Mérida."

Reviewed on 16 Jul 2025

Gamma Mérida El Castellano
Courtyard by Marriott Merida Downtown

Courtyard by Marriott Merida Downtown

4 out of 5
Av. Colon 504, Mérida, YUC
The price is ₹8,766 per night from 26 Jul to 27 Jul
₹8,766
₹10,607 total
26 Jul - 27 Jul
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this 4-star business-friendly hotel in Mérida. Enjoy free Wi-Fi, free parking and breakfast (surcharge). Our guests praise the helpful staff in their ...
9.2/10 Wonderful! (544 reviews)
"The Courtyard by Marriott Merida Downtown is now one of my favorite places to stay. The staff was very friendly and helpful, the room was nice, and the breakfast buffet was delicious. I'll be staying there again in the near future. Thank you for making my stay really good."

Reviewed on 6 Jul 2025

Courtyard by Marriott Merida Downtown
Residence Inn by Marriott Merida

Residence Inn by Marriott Merida

3 out of 5
Calle 3-A No 272 X 20 A, Colonia Xcumpich, Mérida, YUC
The price is ₹8,057 per night from 11 Aug to 12 Aug
₹8,057
₹9,835 total
11 Aug - 12 Aug
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this 3-star hotel in Mérida. Enjoy free breakfast, free Wi-Fi and free parking. Our guests praise the helpful staff and the clean rooms in their reviews. ...
9.2/10 Wonderful! (1,084 reviews)
Excelente ubicacion
"Excelente atencion y limpieza de mi habitacion"

Reviewed on 14 Jul 2025

Residence Inn by Marriott Merida
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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! (557 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 ...
9.2/10 Wonderful! (31 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! (21 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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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)

Walk down this beautiful tree-lined avenue for a little taste of all the things that make Mérida such a charming place to visit.

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

Mérida Cathedral

4.5/5(10 reviews)

Visit chapels and survey impressive works of religious art inside this ancient church, an imposing building in the historical center of Merida.

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
2
3 - Okay 8%
2 - Disappointing
1
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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