Barrio de Santiago Travel Guide
Tourist Guide
Visit Barrio de Santiago
Popular places to visit
Casa Frederick Catherwood
Study a collection of 19th-century images of jungle-covered ancient ruins, which provided historians with a wealth of knowledge about the Mayans.
Progreso Beach
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.
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.
Mérida Cathedral
Visit chapels and survey impressive works of religious art inside this ancient church, an imposing building in the historical center of Merida.
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.
Activities
Chichen Pueblos Magicos,Izamal,Valladolid & Nool Ha Cenote Day Trip
Uxmal + Chocolate Museum ChocoStory
From Merida: Chichen Itza Tour, Izamal, Cenote Ik Kil and Food
Chichen Itza, Cenote & Izamal Magic Town with Buffet Lunch from
4 Cenotes Tour in Homún all inclusive from Merida
Las Coloradas, Río Lagartos and Playa Cancunito Tour from Mérida
Our pick of the best Barrio de Santiago Hotel Deals
Casa Loreto 1893
Wonderful rooms and staff members were incredible!
Reviewed on 25 Feb 2026
Hotel Unknown
The vibe is perfect! Super cute! Great staff!!
Reviewed on 26 Feb 2026
Hotel Ambassador Merida
the room was clean and the bed comfortable. The shower was very weak and it didn't always have hot water.
Reviewed on 4 Feb 2026
Art 57 Hotel - Adults Only
Good location. Clean rooms. Hot water showers. Breakfast was enough to get you going for the day. I would recommend it for the price we paid.
Reviewed on 26 Feb 2026
Hotel Casa 57
Excellent service from front desk ladies very polite and friendly. Rooms expacious and clean bed was very comfortable. I definitely come back also very close fo main plaza
Reviewed on 17 Feb 2026
Hotel Embajadores
The room was clean, air conditioning 10 plus, bed was very comfortable, only issue was in the morning we had no hit water and toilet was running all night. Besides that very quite area, safe to walk from downtown.
Reviewed on 14 Feb 2026
Other neighbourhoods around Barrio de Santiago
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.
Santa Lucia
If you're looking for some top things to see and do in Santa Lucia and surrounding area, you can visit Plaza Grande and US Visa Applicant Service Center.
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 Casa Montes Molina Museum, 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.
