Before you go

Your trip to Mérida.

Illustrative images. The pictures in this guide are illustrations based on the real place, not photographs, and may differ from it.

Mérida – Yucatán Destination Mérida and Uxmal Capital

How to get there

Aeropuerto Internacional de Mérida (MID) 8 km
Terminal de Autobuses CAME 1 km

Approximate road distances. Check flights and bus schedules before you travel.

Confirm before buying. Mérida airport (MID) is about 8 km from the center, with taxis and buses. From Cancún there are direct buses and the Tren Maya, on a trip of around 300 km.

How many days

Two days for the center, Paseo de Montejo and the Maya museum. More days allow trips to Uxmal, Izamal, Celestún and Progreso.

When to go

From November to March the heat is milder. April and May are usually the hottest months, and from June to October it rains in downpours. On Sundays the center closes streets to traffic for pedestrians, with a fair and music.

The seasons shown are the most usual ones; nature doesn't always follow the calendar.

Do you need a car?

Not necessary for the city, which has a compact center and taxis. For Uxmal, the Puuc Route and Celestún, a car helps; there are buses and organized tours.

Suggested itinerary

An order that works

Built with the places on this page. No rush: it's paced so you have time to see them.

One day in Mérida

Morning
Plaza Grande
Start at the Plaza Grande, with the Cathedral of San Ildefonso, the Casa de Montejo and the murals of the Government Palace.
Afternoon
Paseo de Montejo
In the afternoon, walk or cycle along Paseo de Montejo, among the mansions from the sisal era, and continue to the Gran Museo del Mundo Maya.
Late afternoon
Santa Lucía neighborhood
In the late afternoon, go to Santa Lucía park and the neighboring plazas, where there are often performances of Yucatecan music and dance.
Evening
Yucatecan cuisine
Dine in the center and try cochinita pibil, papadzules, sopa de lima and marquesitas for dessert.

Check before you go. Opening hours and days change, and places may close for renovations, holidays or events. This itinerary is a suggestion from Cidade Turismo, not a commitment: plan yours by checking directly with each place you intend to visit.

Before you go

Frequently asked questions

What to see in Mérida's center?

The Plaza Grande, the Cathedral of San Ildefonso, the Casa de Montejo, the Government Palace, the parks of Santa Lucía and Santa Ana and the Lucas de Gálvez market.

What is Paseo de Montejo?

A wide avenue north of the center, with mansions from the late 19th and early 20th centuries, built with the wealth from sisal.

Is it very hot in Mérida?

Yes, the city is warm year-round, especially in April and May. walking tours are more pleasant in the morning and late afternoon.

Does Mérida have a Tren Maya station?

Yes, the Teya station, on the eastern exit of the city, with connections to Valladolid, Cancún and Campeche.

What to eat in Mérida?

Cochinita pibil, papadzules, sopa de lima, panuchos, salbutes and marquesitas.

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