Mérida

Travel Guide

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

Mérida Travel Guide Video

Where to stay in Mérida

Merida Cathedral which includes heritage architecture and night scenes

Mérida Centro

4.5/5(745 area reviews)

Mérida Centro is popular for its abundant dining options, and if you're looking for more to see and do, you might think about a trip to Plaza Grande or Mérida Cathedral.

Mérida Centro
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Chelem

A small beach in Yucatán, Mexico, this area boasts quaint houses and charming restaurants near Progreso, perfect for a relaxing coastal getaway.

Chelem
Visiting #Mexico, and particularly the #Yucatan Peninsula? Go off the beaten path and explore the lesser known spots. Get to explore the picturesque towns, taste the authentic food, meet the local people. In other words, see the real Mexico. Puerto Progreso offers beautiful beaches, great sunsets, traditional markets and much more. #LifeAtExpedia #smalltowns #beach #sunset

Chicxulub Puerto

5/5(1 area review)

Small coastal town Chicxulub Puerto lies near the center of the Chicxulub crater in Yucatán, offering a unique geological experience by the Gulf of Mexico. Discover the origin of its intriguing name, 'the devil's flea', in Yucatec Maya language.

Chicxulub Puerto
Uxmal Archaeological Site showing heritage elements as well as a couple

Uxmal

Historic 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
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
The Boat Gallery

Chuburna Puerto

Plan a visit to nearby attractions like Chelem Park while you're exploring Chuburna Puerto and the larger area.

Chuburna Puerto
Fiesta Americana - Merida
Fiesta Americana - Merida
4 out of 5
Paseo Montejo No. 451, Esq. Av. Colon Col. Centro, Mérida, YUC
The price is AED 489 per night from May 27 to May 28
AED 489
AED 591 total
27 May - 28 May
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this 4-star spa hotel in Mérida. Enjoy free WiFi, free parking, and a full-service spa. Our guests praise the helpful staff and the property condition ...
9.2/10 Wonderful! (1,014 reviews)
"Clean, comfortable, great location"

Reviewed on 5 May 2025

Fiesta Americana - Merida
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 AED 327 per night from May 18 to May 19
AED 327
AED 400 total
18 May - 19 May
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this 3-star hotel in Mérida. Enjoy free breakfast, free WiFi, and free parking. Our guests praise the helpful staff and the clean rooms in our reviews. ...
9.2/10 Wonderful! (1,051 reviews)
"Muy buen servicio muy cómodas las camas y en general la limpieza del hotel excelente"

Reviewed on 6 May 2025

Residence Inn by Marriott Merida
Reef Yucatan Hotel and Convention Center All Inclusive
Reef Yucatan Hotel and Convention Center All Inclusive
3 out of 5
Km. 35.6 Carretera Progreso-Telchac, Telchac Puerto, YUC
The price is AED 369 per night from May 13 to May 14
AED 369
AED 446 total
13 May - 14 May
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this 3-star beach hotel in Telchac Puerto. Enjoy free parking, 2 restaurants, and a private beach. Our guests praise the helpful staff in our reviews. ...
"Excelente muy amables solo revisar que las puertas y ventana que da al mar no tienen cerraduras están rotas"

Reviewed on 30 April 2025

Reef Yucatan Hotel and Convention Center All Inclusive
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 center, and a 24-hour front desk. Our guests praise the helpful staff in our ...
8.2/10 Very Good! (524 reviews)
"The people was super polite Thank you"

Reviewed on 1 May 2025

Extended Suites Merida Siglo XXI
La Joya casa de playa
La Joya casa de playa
3.5 out of 5
370 C. 15 Chelem, Progreso, Yuc.
Stay at this 3.5-star beach vacation home in Progreso. Enjoy free WiFi, a beach locale, and an outdoor pool. Popular attractions Progreso Beach and Progreso ...
La Joya casa de playa
Espectacular casona con alberca y jardines
Espectacular casona con alberca y jardines
3.5 out of 5
C. 42, Mérida, YUC
Stay at this 3.5-star villa in Mérida. Enjoy free WiFi, free parking, and private pools. Popular attractions Mérida Cathedral and Paseo de Montejo are located ...
Espectacular casona con alberca y jardines
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.

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Reviews of Mérida

4.7
Top Destination
5 - Excellent
433
5 - Excellent 70%
4 - Good
161
4 - Good 26%
3 - Okay
19
3 - Okay 3%
2 - Disappointing
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2 - Disappointing 0%
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4/5 - Good

Verified traveler

Very quick stay to visit embassy. Did not do much of anything else while in town. Very quiet due to COVID. Would love to visit again.

4/5 - Good

Al

The bus system it great , it made getting around the city easy.

4/5 - Good

Verified traveler

Beautiful old city, but downtown awfully crowded and noisy. Hotel is in a very good location, has a lot of character. Taxis easy to get nearby. Unfortunately, everything was closed down just before we got there, so we couldn't go to many places.

5/5 - Excellent

Verified traveler

Merida is a beautiful city in a great location.

5/5 - Excellent

Verified traveler

Merida and outlying areas are absolutely beautiful. If you haven’t been there you need to go. You will not be sorry. Lovely colonial areas, beautiful old buildings, good facilities for Dentist and medical in Merida, lovely malls. MUST SEE

5/5 - Excellent

Verified traveler

Very nice and safe city