Mérida

Travel Guide

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

Where to stay in Mérida

Merida Cathedral which includes heritage architecture and night scenes

Mérida Centro

4.5/5(745 area reviews)

Mérida Centro is popular for its abundant dining options, and if you're looking for more to see and do, you might think about a trip to Paseo de Montejo or Plaza Grande.

Mérida Centro
Sunset at Chelem Beach #lifeatexpediagroup #tlotravel #porqueviajares #becausetravellingis

Chelem

A small beach in Yucatán, Mexico, this area boasts quaint houses and charming restaurants near Progreso, perfect for a relaxing coastal getaway.

Chelem
You must visit the Museum Palacio Canton while visiting Merida #lifeatexpediagroup #tlotravel #porqueviajares #becausetravellingis

Zona Paseo Montejo

While visiting Zona Paseo Montejo, you might make a stop by sights like Paseo de Montejo and Paseo 60.

Zona Paseo Montejo
Cumulonimbus, Nube de tormenta en la playa

Chicxulub Puerto

5/5(1 area review)

Small coastal town Chicxulub Puerto lies near the center of the Chicxulub crater in Yucatán, offering a unique geological experience by the Gulf of Mexico. Discover the origin of its intriguing name, 'the devil's flea', in Yucatec Maya language.

Chicxulub Puerto
Uxmal Archaeological Site showing heritage elements as well as a couple

Uxmal

Historic sites, archaeological sites, and restaurants are some highlights of Uxmal. Make a stop by Uxmal Archaeological Site or House of the Turtles while you're exploring.

Uxmal
Modernized ancient meals were interesting and well worth a try. #troverfoodies

Santa Lucia

While there might not be top attractions in Santa Lucia, you can explore the larger area and discover places like Plaza Grande and US Visa Applicant Service Center.

Santa Lucia
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 NT$2,097 per night from Mar 3 to Mar 4
NT$2,097
NT$2,527 total
Mar 3 - Mar 4
includes taxes & fees
Book a stay at this business-friendly hotel in Mérida. Enjoy free WiFi, free parking, and breakfast (surcharge). Our guests praise the helpful staff in our reviews. ...
8.8/10 Excellent! (1,039 reviews)
Staff was excellent! Just sweep under the beds please.

Reviewed on 2026/2/16

Villa Mercedes Merida, Curio Collection by Hilton
Gran Hotel Panamericana Merida

Gran Hotel Panamericana Merida

4 out of 5
59 por 52 y 54 Col. Centro Mérida YUC
The price is NT$3,702 per night from Mar 5 to Mar 6
NT$3,702
NT$4,461 total
Mar 5 - Mar 6
includes taxes & fees
Book a stay at this business-friendly hotel in Mérida. Enjoy free breakfast, free WiFi, and free parking. Popular attractions Paseo de Montejo and Plaza Altabrisa ...
9/10 Wonderful! (210 reviews)
Good location for walking around had parking and great staff

Reviewed on 2026/2/19

Gran Hotel Panamericana Merida
Hyatt Place Merida/Via Montejo

Hyatt Place Merida/Via Montejo

2.5 out of 5
Calle 60 Av Prolongacion Paseo de Montejo no 1 Mérida YUC
The price is NT$2,954 per night from Mar 3 to Mar 4
NT$2,954
NT$3,560 total
Mar 3 - Mar 4
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this hotel in Mérida. Enjoy free breakfast, free WiFi, and free parking. Popular attractions La Isla Mérida Cabo Norte and Paseo de Montejo are located ...
9.2/10 Wonderful! (72 reviews)
Super friendly staff, excellent location, clean comfortable rooms

Reviewed on 2026/2/12

Hyatt Place Merida/Via Montejo
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 aparthotel in Mérida. Enjoy free parking, a 24-hour fitness center, and a 24-hour front desk. Our guests praise the helpful staff in our reviews. ...
8.2/10 Very Good! (735 reviews)
Every thing great!

Reviewed on 2026/2/9

Extended Suites Merida Siglo XXI
CASA BUDDHA CHELEM

CASA BUDDHA CHELEM

3 out of 5
C. 21 SN Entre 152 y 154 Frente C.Maeva Progreso YUC
Stay at this cabin in Progreso. Enjoy free parking, 3 outdoor pools, and a garden. Popular attraction Chelem Park is located nearby.
9.2/10 Wonderful! (15 reviews)
Owners, and everyone who runs this place were amazing, its a family own and operated, they are truly caring, friendly and super attentive to anything we needed. We loved our stay💖

Reviewed on 2026/1/4

CASA BUDDHA CHELEM
Suites del Sol

Suites del Sol

2 out of 5
Calle 58 por 39 y 41 Mérida YUC
Stay at this aparthotel in Mérida. Enjoy free WiFi, cable TV channels, and housekeeping. Popular attractions Paseo de Montejo and Plaza Altabrisa are located ...
8.4/10 Very Good! (53 reviews)
Muy buen lugar

Reviewed on 2025/12/30

Suites del Sol
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

4.7
Top Destination
5 - Excellent
433
5 - Excellent 70%
4 - Good
161
4 - Good 26%
3 - Okay
19
3 - Okay 3%
2 - Disappointing
2
2 - Disappointing 0%
1 - Terrible
2
1 - Terrible 0%

4/5 - Good

Verified traveler

Very quick stay to visit embassy. Did not do much of anything else while in town. Very quiet due to COVID. Would love to visit again.

4/5 - Good

Al

The bus system it great , it made getting around the city easy.

4/5 - Good

Verified traveler

Beautiful old city, but downtown awfully crowded and noisy. Hotel is in a very good location, has a lot of character. Taxis easy to get nearby. Unfortunately, everything was closed down just before we got there, so we couldn't go to many places.

5/5 - Excellent

Verified traveler

Merida is a beautiful city in a great location.

5/5 - Excellent

Verified traveler

Merida and outlying areas are absolutely beautiful. If you haven’t been there you need to go. You will not be sorry. Lovely colonial areas, beautiful old buildings, good facilities for Dentist and medical in Merida, lovely malls. MUST SEE

5/5 - Excellent

Verified traveler

Very nice and safe city

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