Mérida

Travel Guide

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
Casa Montes Molina Museum showing interior views, heritage elements and a house

Mérida Travel Guide Video

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 Plaza Grande or Mérida Cathedral.

Mérida Centro
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Chelem

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

Chelem
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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
Anthropology and History Museum showing 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
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
The Boat Gallery

Chuburna Puerto

Plan a visit to nearby attractions like Chelem Park while you're exploring Chuburna Puerto and the larger area.

Chuburna Puerto
Fiesta Americana - Merida
Fiesta Americana - Merida
4 out of 5
Paseo Montejo No. 451, Esq. Av. Colon Col. Centro, Mérida, YUC
The price is SAR 467 per night from Jun 3 to Jun 4
SAR 467
SAR 581 total
includes taxes & fees
3 Jun - 4 Jun
Stay at this 4-star spa hotel in Mérida. Enjoy free WiFi, free parking, and a full-service spa. Our guests praise the helpful staff and the property condition ...
9.2/10 Wonderful! (1,041 reviews)
"Convenient, clean, affordable. Every amenity we need in a hotel provided."

Reviewed on 16 May 2025

Fiesta Americana - Merida
Residence Inn by Marriott Merida
Residence Inn by Marriott Merida
3 out of 5
Calle 3-A No 272 X 20 A, Colonia Xcumpich, Mérida, YUC
The price is SAR 294 per night from Jun 1 to Jun 2
SAR 294
SAR 359 total
includes taxes & fees
1 Jun - 2 Jun
Stay at this 3-star hotel in Mérida. Enjoy free breakfast, free WiFi, and free parking. Our guests praise the helpful staff and the clean rooms in our reviews. ...
9.2/10 Wonderful! (1,058 reviews)
"Very clean, however first night they had difficulties with room assignment and cards."

Reviewed on 24 May 2025

Residence Inn by Marriott Merida
Hotel El Español Paseo de Montejo
Hotel El Español Paseo de Montejo
3 out of 5
Paseo de Montejo #484, Esquina Calle 41, Mérida, YUC
Fully refundableReserve now, pay when you stay
The price is SAR 184 per night from May 30 to May 31
SAR 184
SAR 222 total
includes taxes & fees
30 May - 31 May
Stay at this 3-star business-friendly hotel in Mérida. Enjoy free WiFi, free parking, and breakfast (surcharge). Our guests praise the helpful staff and the ...
8/10 Very Good! (1,337 reviews)
"Great location!"

Reviewed on 1 April 2025

Hotel El Español Paseo de 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, Col. Revolución, Mérida, YUC
Stay at this 3-star 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 ...
8/10 Very Good! (509 reviews)
"The people was super polite Thank you"

Reviewed on 1 May 2025

Extended Suites Merida Siglo XXI
Mesón Santa Lucía
Mesón Santa Lucía
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 Mérida Cathedral and Paseo de Montejo ...
9.2/10 Wonderful! (19 reviews)
"Great location. We had a room at the back, so it was also very quiet. Room was good value for the price. No fridhe or coffee in the room. Walkable to many restaurants and the local sites. Our one big problem was that we had only cold water in the shower for our three night stay. Also the water in ..."

Reviewed on 31 January 2025

Mesón Santa Lucía
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 ...
9/10 Wonderful! (15 reviews)
"It is a beautiful and safe place, friendly staff, I just wish there was more utensils in the kitchen. I warn you that is kind a far from downtown and a car is needed. But definitely worth what you pay for it."

Reviewed on 19 April 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

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