Guidebook for Merida

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Guidebook for Merida

Sightseeing

It's the historic main plaza of Merida. A wonderful setting always full of locals and visitors alike. On the weekends its the site of Domingo (Sunday) in Merida. Which is always full of street food, vendors, art, and musical performances. The main Cathedral of Merida and several museums are on the borders of the Plaza.
175 locals recommend
Plaza Grande
S/N C. 60
175 locals recommend
It's the historic main plaza of Merida. A wonderful setting always full of locals and visitors alike. On the weekends its the site of Domingo (Sunday) in Merida. Which is always full of street food, vendors, art, and musical performances. The main Cathedral of Merida and several museums are on the borders of the Plaza.
An historic neighborhood park surrounded by restaurants and local vendors of local arts and crafts. On Thursdays nights at 9pm it hosts La Serenata de Santa Lucia, a presentation of local arts and or dance. Really special, not to be missed. Public Wi-Fi is usually working in this park ...
176 locals recommend
Santa Lucía Park
476A C. 60
176 locals recommend
An historic neighborhood park surrounded by restaurants and local vendors of local arts and crafts. On Thursdays nights at 9pm it hosts La Serenata de Santa Lucia, a presentation of local arts and or dance. Really special, not to be missed. Public Wi-Fi is usually working in this park ...
The historic main cathedral of Merida, Yucatan.
247 locals recommend
Cathedral de Merida
Calle 60
247 locals recommend
The historic main cathedral of Merida, Yucatan.
Historic home of one of the Spanish conquistador families that defeated the Mayan resistance to Spanish colonization of the Yucatan peninsula.
127 locals recommend
Museo Casa Montejo
506 C. 63
127 locals recommend
Historic home of one of the Spanish conquistador families that defeated the Mayan resistance to Spanish colonization of the Yucatan peninsula.
The grand avenue of central Merida, flanked by historic homes, restaurants and hotels. It terminates at the historic Monumento a la Patria. Also hosts the bici-routa (bicycle route) on Sunday mornings.
205 locals recommend
Paseo de Montejo
Paseo de Montejo
205 locals recommend
The grand avenue of central Merida, flanked by historic homes, restaurants and hotels. It terminates at the historic Monumento a la Patria. Also hosts the bici-routa (bicycle route) on Sunday mornings.
A massive and unique representation of Mayan stone craft and art.
117 locals recommend
Monument to the Fatherland
438 P.º de Montejo
117 locals recommend
A massive and unique representation of Mayan stone craft and art.
Beautiful historic church located on Parque Santa Ana.
Iglesia de Santa Lucía
502 C. 60
Beautiful historic church located on Parque Santa Ana.
A coastal beachfront Mayan pueblo on the gulf of mexico, a short distance by car, bus, or taxi, from historic Merida. Great shopping, fabulous seafood!!
426 locals recommend
Progreso
426 locals recommend
A coastal beachfront Mayan pueblo on the gulf of mexico, a short distance by car, bus, or taxi, from historic Merida. Great shopping, fabulous seafood!!

Arts & Culture

The historic main theatre of Merida, Yucatan. Very active programming of traditional and modern performances. Beautiful interior!
149 locals recommend
Jose Peon Contreras Theater
149 locals recommend
The historic main theatre of Merida, Yucatan. Very active programming of traditional and modern performances. Beautiful interior!
Collectible arts and crafts from various regions of Mexico.
El Arte Mexicano
Collectible arts and crafts from various regions of Mexico.
Hosts an active calendar of cultural shows, theatre, music and art exhibitions.
Teatro Daniel Ayala
499 C. 60
Hosts an active calendar of cultural shows, theatre, music and art exhibitions.
47 locals recommend
Centro Cultural Olimpio
47 locals recommend
96 locals recommend
Museo Fernando Garcia Ponce Macay
502B C. 60
96 locals recommend
33 locals recommend
Teatro Mérida
495 C. 62
33 locals recommend
Great bookstore ...
Librería Dante Matriz (Centro Cultural Dante)
Prolongación Paseo Montejo
Great bookstore ...
20 locals recommend
Museo Dela Canción Yucateca
20 locals recommend
6 locals recommend
Parroquia Santiago Apóstol
6 locals recommend

Essentials

Traditional market offering fresh foods, produce, street food, other local goods.
8 locals recommend
La Unica Vallisoletana
Local 15 C. 56
8 locals recommend
Traditional market offering fresh foods, produce, street food, other local goods.
CEM
32 locals recommend
Clínica de Mérida
No. 242 C. 32
32 locals recommend
Gimnasio BOSCO
550 C. 61
72 locals recommend
Walmart Merida
379 Av Pérez Ponce
72 locals recommend

Shopping

Traditional market offering fresh foods, produce, street food, other local goods.
Calle 67
Calle 67
Traditional market offering fresh foods, produce, street food, other local goods.

Food Scene

Authentic Mayan restaurant located in historic home .. great atmosphere ... popular with the locals!
229 locals recommend
La Chaya Maya
x 62 C. 57
229 locals recommend
Authentic Mayan restaurant located in historic home .. great atmosphere ... popular with the locals!
Place to be seen and enjoy, frequented by the "in" crowd of Merida. Located on Parque Santa Lucia.
84 locals recommend
La Tratto Santa Lucía
84 locals recommend
Place to be seen and enjoy, frequented by the "in" crowd of Merida. Located on Parque Santa Lucia.
65 locals recommend
Rosas & Xocolate Boutique Hotel + SPA
480 P.º de Montejo
65 locals recommend
Great atmosphere, food, bakery, and collectible Mexican arts & crafts
22 locals recommend
Hotel Casa San Ángel
49 1 x
22 locals recommend
Great atmosphere, food, bakery, and collectible Mexican arts & crafts

Everything Else

Extensive collection of anthropological and historic artifacts of Mayan culture. Located in historic colonial palace.
156 locals recommend
Canton Palace Museum
481 P.º de Montejo
156 locals recommend
Extensive collection of anthropological and historic artifacts of Mayan culture. Located in historic colonial palace.

Parks & Nature

34 locals recommend
Mejorada Park
Calle 57
34 locals recommend