Mérida

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

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Where to stay in Mérida

Merida Cathedral which includes heritage architecture and night scenes

Mérida Centro

4.5/5(172 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 US Visa Applicant Service Center.

Mérida Centro
Sunset at Chelem Beach #lifeatexpediagroup #tlotravel #porqueviajares #becausetravellingis

Chelem

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

Chelem
Cumulonimbus, Nube de tormenta en la playa

Chicxulub Puerto

4/5(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
You must visit the Museum Palacio Canton while visiting Merida #lifeatexpediagroup #tlotravel #porqueviajares #becausetravellingis

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 featuring heritage elements as well as a couple

Uxmal

Historic 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
Modernized ancient meals were interesting and well worth a try. #troverfoodies

Santa Lucia

While there might not be top attractions in Santa Lucia, you can explore the larger area and discover places like Plaza Grande and US Visa Applicant Service Center.

Santa Lucia
Villa Mercedes Merida, Curio Collection by Hilton

Villa Mercedes Merida, Curio Collection by Hilton

4 out of 5
Av. Colon 500, Colonia Centro Mérida YUC
The price is CA $125 per night from Apr 3 to Apr 4
CA $125
CA $151 total
Apr 3 - Apr 4
includes taxes & fees
Book a stay at this business-friendly hotel in Mérida. Enjoy free WiFi, free parking, and breakfast (surcharge). Our guests praise the helpful staff in our reviews. ...
9/10 Wonderful! (1,096 reviews)
Clean room, large bathroom, well situated. I didn’t try the pool as it was very shaded and not the most inviting. Gym was small but served its purpose. Most of the hotel staff were lovely though we did encounter some people who weren’t so helpful. We would return.

Reviewed on Mar 11, 2026

Villa Mercedes Merida, Curio Collection by Hilton
Gran Hotel Panamericana Merida

Gran Hotel Panamericana Merida

4 out of 5
59 por 52 y 54 Col. Centro Mérida YUC
The price is CA $114 per night from Mar 24 to Mar 25
CA $114
CA $137 total
Mar 24 - Mar 25
includes taxes & fees
Book a stay at this business-friendly hotel in Mérida. Enjoy free breakfast, free WiFi, and free parking. Popular attractions Paseo de Montejo and Plaza Altabrisa ...
9/10 Wonderful! (252 reviews)
Very clean, spacious and confortable room. Excellent staff and service.

Reviewed on Mar 11, 2026

Gran Hotel Panamericana Merida
Hyatt Place Merida/Via Montejo

Hyatt Place Merida/Via Montejo

2.5 out of 5
Calle 60 Av Prolongacion Paseo de Montejo no 1 Mérida YUC
The price is CA $116 per night from Mar 20 to Mar 21
CA $116
CA $139 total
Mar 20 - Mar 21
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this hotel in Mérida. Enjoy free breakfast, free WiFi, and free parking. Popular attractions Plaza Galerias Mall and La Isla Mérida Cabo Norte are located ...
Hyatt Place Merida/Via Montejo
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 Mérida YUC
Stay at this 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 reviews. ...
8.4/10 Very Good! (764 reviews)
Para empezar me parece un buen lugar pues está muy tranquilo y a un costado hay una tienda de conveniencia. El personal (no todos) muy amables, aunque me tocó llegar de noche le preguntaba algunas cosas a la dama que estaba en recepción y me dio la impresión que estaba molesta pues como que no me ...

Reviewed on Feb 25, 2026

Extended Suites Merida Siglo XXI
Villas Paraiso

Villas Paraiso

3 out of 5
Temozón Norte Mérida Yuc.
Stay at this villa in Mérida. Enjoy free WiFi, free parking, and a garden. Popular attractions La Isla Mérida Cabo Norte and Paseo de Montejo are located ...
9.4/10 Exceptional! (39 reviews)
The grounds and the staff are fantastic! It is a great place to stay! Well kept and very clean. Emily

Reviewed on Feb 28, 2026

Villas Paraiso
Casa Osito, Santiago Architectural Masterpiece

Casa Osito, Santiago Architectural Masterpiece

Centro Yuc.
Stay at this vacation home in Mérida. Enjoy free WiFi, private pools, and concierge services. Popular attractions Paseo de Montejo and Plaza Altabrisa are located ...
Casa Osito, Santiago Architectural Masterpiece
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

4.5
Top destination
5 - Excellent
73
5 - Excellent 57%
4 - Good
49
4 - Good 39%
3 - Okay
3
3 - Okay 2%
2 - Disappointing
1
2 - Disappointing 1%
1 - Terrible
1
1 - Terrible 1%

3/5 - Okay

Verified traveller

Town too old overall..Not much to see..Market is just too dirty.. Specially now sites are mostly closed ...

4/5 - Good

Verified traveller

Very busy Centro. Be prepared to be approached by scammers promoting a market on calle 62. Check out the artwork at the Governor’s Palace near the zocalo. Wonderful!

4/5 - Good

Verified traveller

Celestun is a wonderful place to go and see the pink flamingos~ we would go there again especially with our driver David (Sorry no last name but you can get it from the Hotel del Gabernador.

5/5 - Excellent

Verified traveller

Merida is a beautiful city with a unique charm. This was my sixth visit. I will return again.

5/5 - Excellent

Verified traveller

Great city to enjoy, lots and lots of tourists, many amazing restaurants, streets are usually closed Down for festivals

4/5 - Good

Bob

Lovely city ... very Spanish Colonial.

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