San Juan Travel Guide
Tourist Guide
Popular places to visit
Progreso Beach
If a restful holiday is part of your travel plans, Progreso Beach might be the perfect place to visit during your trip to 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.
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.
Mérida Cathedral
Visit chapels and survey impressive works of religious art inside this ancient church, an imposing building in the historical center of Merida.
Cenotes Cuzama
Commune with nature and explore the great outdoors at Cenotes Cuzama during your travels in Cuzama. While you're in the area, wander around the natural setting.
Activities
Mérida Food Tour: Markets and Street Flavors
Las Coloradas, Río Lagartos and Playa Cancunito Tour from Mérida
From Merida: Chichen Itza Tour, Izamal, Cenote Ik Kil and Food
4 Cenotes Tour in Homún all inclusive from Merida
Tour to Uxmal Kabah and Chocolate Museum from Mérida
Motul, Hacienda, Xcambo, Pink Salt Mine & Progreso Day Trip
Our pick of the best San Juan Hotel Deals
Hotel Pakal 58 Centro
"Solo q el Baño un poco pequeño"
Reviewed on 18 May 2026
Cigno Hotel (Adults Only)
"This was a four-night solo trip to Mérida, and I couldn't have been happier with my accommodation choice. A well-appointed room with a firm mattress, a great shower with a high showerhead, and a second door to the suite providing direct access to the rooftop deck with its pools for cooling down in ..."
Reviewed on 13 May 2026
Residence Inn by Marriott Merida
"Really good! Lots of space. The best hotel I stayed in the area."
Reviewed on 21 May 2026
Fiesta Americana - Merida
"Buena comida, limpio, buena ubicación. Solo que hicieron mucha ruido en el pasillo frente a mi cuarto como a las 7am y los trabajadores platicando, riéndose y haciendo mucho ruido. Mala experiencia con el ruido y lo demás todo bien"
Reviewed on 22 May 2026
Gran Hotel Panamericana Merida
"We liked everything from check in to check out"
Reviewed on 23 May 2026
Hyatt Place Merida/Via Montejo
"The staff was very accommodating the room was impeccable."
Reviewed on 22 May 2026
Other neighbourhoods around San Juan
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.
Barrio de Santiago
While visiting Barrio de Santiago, you might make a stop by sights like Casa Frederick Catherwood and Catherwood House Museum.
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.
