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

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 US Visa Applicant Service Center.

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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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
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
Atardeceres Rosas

Chuburna Puerto

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

Chuburna Puerto
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 SAR 331 per night from Mar 8 to Mar 9
SAR 331
SAR 399 total
8 Mar - 9 Mar
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! (1,006 reviews)
Very nice place. Very good service and I loved the 2 restaurants

Reviewed on 4 February 2026

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 SAR 376 per night from Feb 9 to Feb 10
SAR 376
SAR 454 total
9 Feb - 10 Feb
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 ...
8.8/10 Excellent! (177 reviews)
The rooms very clean, daily housekeeping , safe, awesome breakfast, location was very close to the main square!

Reviewed on 5 February 2026

Gran Hotel Panamericana Merida
Fiesta Americana - Merida

Fiesta Americana - Merida

4 out of 5
Paseo Montejo No. 451 Mérida YUC
The price is SAR 598 per night from Mar 5 to Mar 6
SAR 598
SAR 721 total
5 Mar - 6 Mar
includes taxes & fees
Book a stay at this spa hotel in Mérida. Enjoy free WiFi, free parking, and a full-service spa. Our guests praise the helpful staff in our reviews. Popular attractions ...
9.2/10 Wonderful! (1,172 reviews)
Clean room everyday. Staff was ver helpful. Convenient location at a fair price.

Reviewed on 3 February 2026

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 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! (730 reviews)
Room was clean and the people at the desk were nice and helpful

Reviewed on 26 January 2026

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! (14 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 4 January 2026

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 ...
8.6/10 Excellent! (52 reviews)
Muy buen lugar

Reviewed on 30 December 2025

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
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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