Mérida Travel Guide

Tourist Guide

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

Mérida Travel Guide Video

Where to stay in Mérida

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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Chelem

If you're spending some time in Chelem, Chelem Park is a top sight worth visiting.

Chelem
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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Chicxulub Puerto

Travellers like the beaches in Chicxulub Puerto, and Playa Uaymitun is a top attraction you might want to visit.

Chicxulub Puerto
Uxmal Archaeological Site which includes heritage elements as well as a couple

Uxmal

Historical 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
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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
Gamma Mérida El Castellano

Gamma Mérida El Castellano

3.5 out of 5
Calle 57 NO. 513 62 x 64, Col. Centro Mérida YUC
The price is NZ$124 per night from 12 Dec to 13 Dec
NZ$124
12 Dec - 13 Dec
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this 3.5-star business-friendly hotel in Mérida. Enjoy free Wi-Fi, free parking and breakfast (surcharge). Our guests praise the helpful staff in their ...
9.2/10 Wonderful! (1,008 reviews)
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

Gamma Mérida El Castellano
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 NZ$191 per night from 21 Nov to 22 Nov
NZ$191
21 Nov - 22 Nov
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this 4-star business-friendly hotel in Mérida. Enjoy free Wi-Fi, free parking and breakfast (surcharge). Our guests praise the helpful staff in their ...
8.8/10 Excellent! (1,001 reviews)
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

Villa Mercedes Merida, Curio Collection by Hilton
Fiesta Americana - Merida

Fiesta Americana - Merida

4 out of 5
Paseo Montejo No. 451 Mérida YUC
The price is NZ$299 per night from 1 Dec to 2 Dec
NZ$299
1 Dec - 2 Dec
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this 4-star spa hotel in Mérida. Enjoy free Wi-Fi, free parking and a full-service spa. Our guests praise the helpful staff and the property condition ...
9.2/10 Wonderful! (1,129 reviews)
stayed in this hotel 28 years ago. still nice

Reviewed on 5 Nov 2025

Fiesta Americana - Merida
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 3-star aparthotel in Mérida. Enjoy free parking, a 24-hour fitness centre and a 24-hour front desk. Our guests praise the helpful staff in their ...
8.2/10 Very Good! (632 reviews)
Coffee machine wasn't working properly. Everything else was satisfactory

Reviewed on 15 Nov 2025

Extended Suites Merida Siglo XXI
Moreira Hotel Boutique

Moreira Hotel Boutique

3.5 out of 5
474 C. 60 Centro, Mérida, Yuc.
Stay at this 3.5-star condo in Mérida. Enjoy free WiFi, a 24-hour front desk, and daily housekeeping. Popular attractions Paseo de Montejo and Plaza Altabrisa ...
9/10 Wonderful! (49 reviews)
The hot water was difficult to get perfect. The staff was kind and wonderful during the stay. Being within walking distance of many restaurants and stores was a wonderful plus. Really enjoyed my stay, and housekeeping was so very nice!

Reviewed on 6 Nov 2025

Moreira Hotel Boutique
Villas Paraiso

Villas Paraiso

3 out of 5
Temozón Norte, Mérida, Yuc.
Stay at this 3-star villa in Mérida. Enjoy free WiFi, free parking, and a garden. Popular attractions La Isla Mérida Cabo Norte and Paseo de Montejo are located ...
9.2/10 Wonderful! (33 reviews)
Upon arrival, the villa felt very secure, with a gated entrance for walking in and an additional lock on the villa door for peace of mind. The kitchen could use a bit of an update, but overall we were very happy with the cost and size. We stayed in a 3-bedroom villa, each room having its own bathroom, ...

Reviewed on 6 Nov 2025

Villas Paraiso
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

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Top destination
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5/5 - Excellent

Verified traveller

We can’t wait to come back to Mérida!! One day..

5/5 - Excellent

Verified traveller

Very safe town also at night. Cleanliness of city is a standout. Friendly people. Always worth a visit and return!

5/5 - Excellent

Verified traveller

One of the most beautiful cities on earth, with a rich heritage of culture and historical architecture. Put this one on your bucket list.

5/5 - Excellent

Verified traveller

Mérida is a beautiful city and hope to be back sometime soon

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