Barrio de Santiago Travel Guide

Tourist Guide

Casa Frederick Catherwood which includes art and interior views
Casa Frederick Catherwood featuring interior views and art
Casa Frederick Catherwood showing interior views
Casa Frederick Catherwood as well as an individual male
Casa Frederick Catherwood featuring a sunset

Popular places to visit

Casa Frederick Catherwood featuring a sunset

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.

Casa Frederick Catherwood
Progreso Beach

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.

Progreso Beach
Paseo de Montejo featuring night scenes and a monument

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.

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

Mérida Cathedral

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

Activities

Turibus Panoramic Sightseeing Tour of Merida

Panoramic Sightseeing Tour of Merida

NZ$13
per adult
Panoramic Sightseeing Tour of Merida
Chichen Pueblos Magicos,Izamal,Valladolid & Chichikan Cenote Day Trip

Chichen Pueblos Magicos,Izamal,Valladolid & Nool Ha Cenote Day Trip

NZ$130
per adult
92% of travellers recommend
Chichen Pueblos Magicos,Izamal,Valladolid & Nool Ha Cenote Day Trip
Chichen Itza

From Merida: Chichen Itza Tour, Izamal, Cenote Ik Kil and Food

NZ$107
per adult
From Merida: Chichen Itza Tour, Izamal, Cenote Ik Kil and Food
Tour to Uxmal Kabah and Chocolate Museum from Mérida

Tour to Uxmal Kabah and Chocolate Museum from Mérida

NZ$109
per adult
100% of travellers recommend
Tour to Uxmal Kabah and Chocolate Museum from Mérida
Uxmal + Planetary + Sotuta de Peon Hacienda + Cenote + Lunch

Uxmal + Chocolate Museum ChocoStory

NZ$106
per adult
100% of travellers recommend
Uxmal + Chocolate Museum ChocoStory
Celestun

Boat tour through the mangroves of Celestún and Playa from Merida

NZ$125
per adult
100% of travellers recommend
Boat tour through the mangroves of Celestún and Playa from Merida
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Our pick of the best Barrio de Santiago Hotel Deals

Hotel Unknown

Hotel Unknown

3.5 out of 5
559 Calle 53, Centro, Mérida, YUC
Stay at this 3.5-star spa hotel in Mérida. Enjoy free breakfast, free WiFi, and a full-service spa. Our guests praise the helpful staff in our reviews. Popular ...
9/10 Wonderful! (276 reviews)
"Hotel is located in a quiet neighborhood. Need DiDi/Uber to go places. It is a different kind of hotel, coming from western country. Only give you limited things for breakfast. Pool is ok, but you have to claim it. If some family is using it, you cannot use it, there is no place to just hang out. ..."

Reviewed on 22 Aug 2025

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Casa Loreto 1893

Casa Loreto 1893

5 out of 5
619 Calle 59, Mérida
Stay at this 5-star luxury hotel in Mérida. Enjoy free WiFi, free parking, and room service. Popular attractions Paseo de Montejo and Plaza Altabrisa are located ...
9.6/10 Exceptional! (64 reviews)
"Staff was incredible. Hotel Boutique one of a kind. Will be back there very soon!!"

Reviewed on 22 Sept 2025

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Casa Loreto 1893
Hotel Ambassador Merida

Hotel Ambassador Merida

3 out of 5
Calle 59 No.546 X 68, Mérida, YUC
The price is NZ$77 per night from 8 Oct to 9 Oct
NZ$77
8 Oct - 9 Oct
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this 3-star hotel in Mérida. Enjoy free WiFi, free parking, and breakfast (surcharge). Our guests praise the helpful staff in our reviews. Popular attractions ...
7.6/10 Good! (1,007 reviews)
"Too"

Reviewed on 3 Sept 2025

Hotel Ambassador Merida
Art 57 Hotel - Adults Only

Art 57 Hotel - Adults Only

3.5 out of 5
Calle 57, 543-A, entre 66 y 68, Mérida, YUC
Stay at this 3.5-star boutique hotel in Mérida. Enjoy free breakfast, free WiFi, and a 24-hour front desk. Our guests praise the helpful staff in our reviews. ...
8.4/10 Very Good! (725 reviews)
Cozy and cute place
"Very cute hotel, coloful and comfortable and in a great location not far at all from the center of Mérida."

Reviewed on 22 July 2025

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Art 57 Hotel - Adults Only
Hotel Casa 57

Hotel Casa 57

3 out of 5
539 C. 57 Centro, Mérida, Yuc.
The price is NZ$103 per night from 5 Oct to 6 Oct
NZ$103
5 Oct - 6 Oct
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this 3-star hotel in Mérida. Enjoy free WiFi, breakfast (surcharge), and a 24-hour front desk. Our guests praise the helpful staff in our reviews. Popular ...
8.4/10 Very Good! (308 reviews)
Bien
"Me quedé una noche y la señorita Alondra me atendió muy bien en la recepción. La habitación de arriba fue un poco ruidosa por las noches y en la madrugada, las camas son firmes. El lugar es un espacio perfecto para una sola persona."

Reviewed on 22 July 2025

Hotel Casa 57
Casona 61 By GuruHotel

Casona 61 By GuruHotel

3.5 out of 5
Calle 61 entre 66 y 68, Mérida, YUC
Stay at this 3.5-star hotel in Mérida. Enjoy free WiFi, breakfast (surcharge), and room service. Our guests praise the helpful staff in our reviews. Popular ...
8.8/10 Excellent! (347 reviews)
"This is the second time I'm staying here. I love this place, it's quiet, the sun hits the pool perfectly, so relaxing in it makes it wonderful. The rooms are excellent and the beds are so comfy... I'm coming back every time. Gotta say too, the staff makes the stay really pleasant as well."

Reviewed on 19 Sept 2025

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Casona 61 By GuruHotel
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Other neighbourhoods around Barrio de Santiago

Merida Cathedral showing heritage architecture and night scenes

Mérida Centro

5/5(13 area reviews)

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.

Mérida Centro
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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.

Santa Lucia
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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.

San Juan
Anthropology and History Museum featuring 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
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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.

García Ginerés
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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.

Itzimná

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