San Juan Travel Guide
Tourist Guide
Popular places to visit
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.
Uxmal Archaeological Site
Learn about the local history of Santa Elena with a stop at Uxmal Archaeological Site. While in this relaxing area, you can savour the local chocolate shops and restaurants.
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
Chichen Pueblos Magicos,Izamal,Valladolid & Nool Ha Cenote Day Trip
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
Uxmal + Chocolate Museum ChocoStory
Our pick of the best San Juan Hotel Deals
Hotel Lavanda CAS Mérida
Very convenient location. Staff was very helpful.
Reviewed on 7 Nov 2025
Cigno Hotel (Adults Only)
The staff were extremely kind and the property is absolutely beautiful! Would definitely come back and stay here again :)
Reviewed on 8 Nov 2025
Gamma Mérida El Castellano
Nice spacious room and very clean. Quiet at night but noisy during the day. If you want to use the coffee maker in your room you to buy each the coffee from the maids...just saying. AC functions well. Lovely pool which is open until 11PM but during day time there is no shade.
Reviewed on 10 Nov 2025
Villa Mercedes Merida, Curio Collection by Hilton
Nice place, very helpful and friendly staff. The room was somewhat dated, missing patio furniture and the shower and patio could have been cleaner.
Reviewed on 11 Nov 2025
Fiesta Americana - Merida
stayed in this hotel 28 years ago. still nice
Reviewed on 5 Nov 2025
Courtyard by Marriott Merida Downtown
In general the hotel was clean and they had good service; however, we stayed 3 days and the housekeeper did not do our room because she would showed up in the afternoon when we were already back in the room. It wasn’t until the last day that she explained that if we needed room service to clean in ...
Reviewed on 7 Nov 2025
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 Merida English Library.
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.
