FUN BUT CHEAP THINGS TO DO IN MERIDA, MEXICO
Sightseeing
Every city has its central area, and Plaza Grande is just that for Merida. The town’s central square is made up of a beautiful park area with lots of seating and is bordered by colorful colonial-style buildings, restaurants, and souvenir shops. Some of the main sights you can find in Plaza Grande are the Cathedral of Merida, the Government Palace and the Merida sign.
175 locals recommend
Plaza Grande
S/N C. 60Every city has its central area, and Plaza Grande is just that for Merida. The town’s central square is made up of a beautiful park area with lots of seating and is bordered by colorful colonial-style buildings, restaurants, and souvenir shops. Some of the main sights you can find in Plaza Grande are the Cathedral of Merida, the Government Palace and the Merida sign.
Another interesting (and free!) place to visit around Plaza Grande is the Museo Casa Montejo. This Renaissance-style home was built between 1542 and 1549 and is now a museum used to peek into Merida’s past. There are four rooms in the museum, furnished and decorated as they would have been in the late 19th century. Not to mention it’s a great place to get out of the sun and into some air conditioning! The museum is open Tuesday-Saturday, from 10am to 7pm, and Sundays from 10am to 2pm
127 locals recommend
Montejo House Museum
506 C. 63Another interesting (and free!) place to visit around Plaza Grande is the Museo Casa Montejo. This Renaissance-style home was built between 1542 and 1549 and is now a museum used to peek into Merida’s past. There are four rooms in the museum, furnished and decorated as they would have been in the late 19th century. Not to mention it’s a great place to get out of the sun and into some air conditioning! The museum is open Tuesday-Saturday, from 10am to 7pm, and Sundays from 10am to 2pm
Merida’s local market is a sight to behold- who doesn’t love a good Latin American market? This is a great place to immerse yourself in local culture, taste some incredible local foods, and buy some locally made goods. You’ll find rows and rows of spices, weaved hammocks, hand-embroidered clothes, flowers, fruits, and more at Lucas Galvez Market. Not to mention all the food stalls cooking up plates of Yucatecan food right in front of you. Make sure you take your time and really experience the organized chaos of Merida’s market. Lucas Galvez Market is open every day from 8am until about 4pm.
61 locals recommend
Mercado Lucas De Galvéz
Calle 65AMerida’s local market is a sight to behold- who doesn’t love a good Latin American market? This is a great place to immerse yourself in local culture, taste some incredible local foods, and buy some locally made goods. You’ll find rows and rows of spices, weaved hammocks, hand-embroidered clothes, flowers, fruits, and more at Lucas Galvez Market. Not to mention all the food stalls cooking up plates of Yucatecan food right in front of you. Make sure you take your time and really experience the organized chaos of Merida’s market. Lucas Galvez Market is open every day from 8am until about 4pm.
CENOTES DE CUZAMA
x 8 C. 21Tourist attraction
Archaeological site with Mayan ruins, a museum and a visitor center where gifts are sold.
365 locals recommend
Dzibilchaltun
Archaeological site with Mayan ruins, a museum and a visitor center where gifts are sold.
Remains of a hacienda and plantation from the 18th century, with paths of vegetation, swimming in a canal and cenotes.
125 locals recommend
Cenotes Hacienda Mucuyché
Remains of a hacienda and plantation from the 18th century, with paths of vegetation, swimming in a canal and cenotes.
Modern museum of the Mayan culture with many exhibitions of art, history and crafts.
313 locals recommend
Mayan World Museum of Mérida
299 E C. 60Modern museum of the Mayan culture with many exhibitions of art, history and crafts.
Chichen Itza
Chichén Itzá
Uxmal or Óoxmáal is an ancient Mayan city from the classic period. It is located in the municipality of Santa Elena in the state of Yucatan, Mexico. Today it is one of the most important archaeological sites of the Mayan culture, along with those of Chichen Itza and Tikal.
299 locals recommend
Uxmal
Uxmal or Óoxmáal is an ancient Mayan city from the classic period. It is located in the municipality of Santa Elena in the state of Yucatan, Mexico. Today it is one of the most important archaeological sites of the Mayan culture, along with those of Chichen Itza and Tikal.
Promenade facing the sea with stalls selling sandwiches, fruit cocktails and handicrafts.
Calle Malecon
Calle MaleconPromenade facing the sea with stalls selling sandwiches, fruit cocktails and handicrafts.
Food scene
If you feel like venturing outside the city center just a bit, you’ve got to hit up Wayan’e. Locals will tell you this is one of the best places in Merida for tacos. At just 10-15 pesos per taco, this place not only serves up delicious tacos but highly affordable ones too! By recommendation of a local, had the Poc-chuc tacos and they were mouth-wateringly good. There are three Wayan’e locations in Merida, but the closest to the center is on Calle 59, about a 15 minute walk from Plaza Grande
30 locals recommend
Wayan´e
408 Calle 59If you feel like venturing outside the city center just a bit, you’ve got to hit up Wayan’e. Locals will tell you this is one of the best places in Merida for tacos. At just 10-15 pesos per taco, this place not only serves up delicious tacos but highly affordable ones too! By recommendation of a local, had the Poc-chuc tacos and they were mouth-wateringly good. There are three Wayan’e locations in Merida, but the closest to the center is on Calle 59, about a 15 minute walk from Plaza Grande
This is my number one recommendation for food in Merida. This place serves authentic Yucatecan and Mayan dishes that are just to die for. There are two locations in Merida: the first on Calle 62, two blocks north of Plaza Grande, and the second on Calle 55, across from Parque Santa Lucia. You’ve got to try the Cochinita Pibil (Pork, marinated in sour-orange juice and cooked in a banana leaf), the fresh, hand-made tortillas, and the Sikil Pak (an amazing dip made of ground pumpkin seed).
229 locals recommend
La Chaya Maya
x 62 C. 57This is my number one recommendation for food in Merida. This place serves authentic Yucatecan and Mayan dishes that are just to die for. There are two locations in Merida: the first on Calle 62, two blocks north of Plaza Grande, and the second on Calle 55, across from Parque Santa Lucia. You’ve got to try the Cochinita Pibil (Pork, marinated in sour-orange juice and cooked in a banana leaf), the fresh, hand-made tortillas, and the Sikil Pak (an amazing dip made of ground pumpkin seed).
Yucatecan menu an elegant dining room located on the ground floor of the Main House of the Hacienda Teya hotel.
72 locals recommend
Hacienda Teya - Fundada en 1683
Merida - PetoYucatecan menu an elegant dining room located on the ground floor of the Main House of the Hacienda Teya hotel.
Spacious and elegant atmosphere where traditional specialties from the southern region are served.
36 locals recommend
Restaurante La Tradición
293 C. 60Spacious and elegant atmosphere where traditional specialties from the southern region are served.
Shrimp, crabs and octopus grilled and served with international wines in an elegant setting.
60 locals recommend
La Pigua
505 A Av CupulesShrimp, crabs and octopus grilled and served with international wines in an elegant setting.
If you are in Mérida you have to try the best and typical cochinita (pork shoulder) tortas (sandwiches )
Tortas de Cochinita el Tio
510A Avenida Casa BlancaIf you are in Mérida you have to try the best and typical cochinita (pork shoulder) tortas (sandwiches )
You cannot leave Mérida without trying the best Motuleños eggs. Recommended place for breakfast
11 locals recommend
Doña Evelia
You cannot leave Mérida without trying the best Motuleños eggs. Recommended place for breakfast
Shopping malls
La Isla
608 Calle 24Shopping center with local and brand name retail stores, a variety of restaurants and a movie theater.
155 locals recommend
Plaza Altabrisa
9124 C. 24Shopping center with local and brand name retail stores, a variety of restaurants and a movie theater.
Contemporary and elegant complex with dozens of shops, cinema and international restaurants.
60 locals recommend
The Harbor
Prolongación Paseo MontejoContemporary and elegant complex with dozens of shops, cinema and international restaurants.