Guidebook for Progreso

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Guidebook for Progreso

Food Scene

A brand new seafood restaurant on Progreso´s Malecón (pier), it´s a mix of lovely design and delicious gourmet dishes.
192 locals recommend
Crabster Palapas
148a C. Malecon
192 locals recommend
A brand new seafood restaurant on Progreso´s Malecón (pier), it´s a mix of lovely design and delicious gourmet dishes.
A splendid fusion between italian cuisine and seafood from the region
56 locals recommend
Elio Al Mare
56 locals recommend
A splendid fusion between italian cuisine and seafood from the region
Local seafood restaurant. They usually serve the catch of the day at a very reasonable price
34 locals recommend
Los Barriles
48 Calle 19
34 locals recommend
Local seafood restaurant. They usually serve the catch of the day at a very reasonable price
My favorite sushi place! Great for a romantic date or a business meeting
14 locals recommend
SushiClub
356 C. 11
14 locals recommend
My favorite sushi place! Great for a romantic date or a business meeting
The entire menu is a work of art. You can´t miss: "queso brie hojaldrado", "hamburguesa bistro" and "tarta de manzana".
11 locals recommend
Acqua
73 Av Jose Diaz Bolio
11 locals recommend
The entire menu is a work of art. You can´t miss: "queso brie hojaldrado", "hamburguesa bistro" and "tarta de manzana".
Traditional breakfast venue in a beautiful colonial town market. Famous for creating the classic "Huevos motuleños"
11 locals recommend
Doña Evelia
11 locals recommend
Traditional breakfast venue in a beautiful colonial town market. Famous for creating the classic "Huevos motuleños"
My personal favorite. The best place to experience Merida´s nightlife with great food, imported and local beers and excellent atmosphere
18 locals recommend
Querreke
No. 185 C. 30
18 locals recommend
My personal favorite. The best place to experience Merida´s nightlife with great food, imported and local beers and excellent atmosphere
A true gastronomic experience in downtown Merida. Enjoy live music and a festive atmosphere while tasting street-style gourmet dishes.
178 locals recommend
Mercado 60
461 C. 60
178 locals recommend
A true gastronomic experience in downtown Merida. Enjoy live music and a festive atmosphere while tasting street-style gourmet dishes.
Healthy, delicious dishes made with all-natural ingredients
Pilgreen
273 C. 22
Healthy, delicious dishes made with all-natural ingredients
A great place for a casual dinner, with many different options to choose from. Try the burger and the chaya&avocado quesadilla from "El Curi".
Food Truck Park
42 Av. Andrés García Lavín
A great place for a casual dinner, with many different options to choose from. Try the burger and the chaya&avocado quesadilla from "El Curi".
Breakfast and lunch dishes made with organic and fair-trade ingredients served in a cozy bakery. Also, the best fresh bread in town!
Monique´s Bakery
Breakfast and lunch dishes made with organic and fair-trade ingredients served in a cozy bakery. Also, the best fresh bread in town!
Authentic french cuisine in uptown Merida. This place is an absolute must for breakfast or brunch.
31 locals recommend
Merci - Homemade food
Calle 23
31 locals recommend
Authentic french cuisine in uptown Merida. This place is an absolute must for breakfast or brunch.
A great choice for wine and dine. You must try the "tacos de carnitas" and the mezcal cocktails
Narcisa
37B C. 20
A great choice for wine and dine. You must try the "tacos de carnitas" and the mezcal cocktails
The best, most authentic Yucatecan restaurant, located in the colonial town of Mani. While there, visit the Church where the historic "Auto de fe" took place during the Spanish occupation
10 locals recommend
El Príncipe Tutul Xiu
1190 Calle 26
10 locals recommend
The best, most authentic Yucatecan restaurant, located in the colonial town of Mani. While there, visit the Church where the historic "Auto de fe" took place during the Spanish occupation
This is the closest restaurant in the area. It serves fairly good seafood dishes as well as regional and mexican food.
TecnoHotel Beach
This is the closest restaurant in the area. It serves fairly good seafood dishes as well as regional and mexican food.
One of the oldest and most delicious yucatecan food restaurants in town, located in the heart of the beautiful neighborhood of Mejorada. Order the "longaniza asada", "papadzules" and the famous "poc chuc".
70 locals recommend
Los Almendros
493 C. 50-A
70 locals recommend
One of the oldest and most delicious yucatecan food restaurants in town, located in the heart of the beautiful neighborhood of Mejorada. Order the "longaniza asada", "papadzules" and the famous "poc chuc".
This iconic place is something like a tapas bar, where you only pay for the drinks and they serve you snacks and appetizers (mostly the regional type) til you can´t breathe. It is a one of a kind gastronomic experience.
96 locals recommend
Eladio's Bar Progreso
96 locals recommend
This iconic place is something like a tapas bar, where you only pay for the drinks and they serve you snacks and appetizers (mostly the regional type) til you can´t breathe. It is a one of a kind gastronomic experience.
Located in the beautiful Santa Lucía park, this Oaxaqueñan fusion cuisine is unique and delicious.
127 locals recommend
Apoala
471 Calle 60
127 locals recommend
Located in the beautiful Santa Lucía park, this Oaxaqueñan fusion cuisine is unique and delicious.
Old meets new in this unique market-like gourmet hotspot. Enjoy your favorite drink, share a wood oven pizza or try an original "nitrogen ice-cream" while you contemplate the beautiful architecture, lighting and design.
44 locals recommend
CASA DOMINGA
459 Calle 47
44 locals recommend
Old meets new in this unique market-like gourmet hotspot. Enjoy your favorite drink, share a wood oven pizza or try an original "nitrogen ice-cream" while you contemplate the beautiful architecture, lighting and design.

Drinks & Nightlife

Where the cool people meet. The original cocktails and the modern design create the perfect atmosphere for a fancy night out.
19 locals recommend
Esvedra
19 locals recommend
Where the cool people meet. The original cocktails and the modern design create the perfect atmosphere for a fancy night out.
Dance all night to the greatest hit playlists while trying all kinds of shots from a trajinera (a boat-like tray)
32 locals recommend
Shotimilco
Calle 11
32 locals recommend
Dance all night to the greatest hit playlists while trying all kinds of shots from a trajinera (a boat-like tray)
Best local beer in town
23 locals recommend
Hermana Republica
23 locals recommend
Best local beer in town
Enjoy mezcal and salsa music and meet interesting people in the most eclectic bar in downtown Mérida
122 locals recommend
Mezcaleria La Fundacion
509 Calle 59
122 locals recommend
Enjoy mezcal and salsa music and meet interesting people in the most eclectic bar in downtown Mérida
A speakeasy hidden in the heart of the city, with an underground vibe and the best cocktails
33 locals recommend
Malahat
33 locals recommend
A speakeasy hidden in the heart of the city, with an underground vibe and the best cocktails
The best uptown nightclub
22 locals recommend
Tequila
Avenida Andrés García Lavín
22 locals recommend
The best uptown nightclub
Hosted by sommelier Eliot Diaz, it´s the preferred spot for wine enthusiasts and a great choice for a romantic dinner
Taninos Para Todos
#104 C. 20
Hosted by sommelier Eliot Diaz, it´s the preferred spot for wine enthusiasts and a great choice for a romantic dinner

Sightseeing

Just around the corner from the capital of Yucatan lies one of the most iconic sites of the mayan civilization. Take a swim in the sacred waters of the Xlacah cenote and watch the sun hide behind the arch-like Casa de las Muñecas.
368 locals recommend
Dzibilchaltun
368 locals recommend
Just around the corner from the capital of Yucatan lies one of the most iconic sites of the mayan civilization. Take a swim in the sacred waters of the Xlacah cenote and watch the sun hide behind the arch-like Casa de las Muñecas.
Close to the shore, this archeological site is practically unknown by the tourists and it´s a great place for a morning hiking tour or a picnic.
102 locals recommend
Xcambo Archaeological Zone
102 locals recommend
Close to the shore, this archeological site is practically unknown by the tourists and it´s a great place for a morning hiking tour or a picnic.
Visit a typical Hacienda and walk around the henequén (sisal, agave-like plants) fields. Watch the fiber extracting process in a traditional textile factory from de 19th century
San Eduardo
Visit a typical Hacienda and walk around the henequén (sisal, agave-like plants) fields. Watch the fiber extracting process in a traditional textile factory from de 19th century
The port town of Progreso is the gateway for maritime commerce of the region. Walk by the pier with a cold beer, enjoy fresh seafood with an ocean view at the bayside restaurants, feel the breeze and the vibrant atmosphere at the beachfront and blend with the locals at the local market, the fishermen´s bars or the kitesurfers´ gathering spot
427 locals recommend
Progreso
427 locals recommend
The port town of Progreso is the gateway for maritime commerce of the region. Walk by the pier with a cold beer, enjoy fresh seafood with an ocean view at the bayside restaurants, feel the breeze and the vibrant atmosphere at the beachfront and blend with the locals at the local market, the fishermen´s bars or the kitesurfers´ gathering spot
Cradle of the mayan civilization, Uxmal is a Preclassic sacred city hidden between the hills in the southern town of Muna.
299 locals recommend
Uxmal
299 locals recommend
Cradle of the mayan civilization, Uxmal is a Preclassic sacred city hidden between the hills in the southern town of Muna.
This fishermen town is a flamingo sanctuary and a great place to explore the mangrove, one of the richest and most complex ecosystems in the world
246 locals recommend
Celestún
246 locals recommend
This fishermen town is a flamingo sanctuary and a great place to explore the mangrove, one of the richest and most complex ecosystems in the world
Discover the enchanting golden town of Izamal; fall in love with the yellow painted buildings, visit the market and the impressive Franciscan abbey.
244 locals recommend
Izamal
244 locals recommend
Discover the enchanting golden town of Izamal; fall in love with the yellow painted buildings, visit the market and the impressive Franciscan abbey.
In my opinion, the most beautiful town in the Yucatán region. Explore the city by foot; walk down the "Calzada de los Frailes" til you get to the "Convento de San Bernardino", relax at "Zentik project" hotel´s underground pool, eat and drink at any of the many family-owned restaurants, visit the private museum "Casa de los venados", enjoy an ice cream at the main plaza and feel the special vibe of this very magical place.
410 locals recommend
Valladolid
410 locals recommend
In my opinion, the most beautiful town in the Yucatán region. Explore the city by foot; walk down the "Calzada de los Frailes" til you get to the "Convento de San Bernardino", relax at "Zentik project" hotel´s underground pool, eat and drink at any of the many family-owned restaurants, visit the private museum "Casa de los venados", enjoy an ice cream at the main plaza and feel the special vibe of this very magical place.
The ancient mayan city of Mayapán is perhaps my favorite archeological site; not as popular nor crowded as Uxmal, it allows you to climb every pyramid and explore the complex on your own terms.
21 locals recommend
Mayapan Archaeological Zone
21 locals recommend
The ancient mayan city of Mayapán is perhaps my favorite archeological site; not as popular nor crowded as Uxmal, it allows you to climb every pyramid and explore the complex on your own terms.
A beautifully preserved Hacienda turned into a 5 star hotel. Get a day pass, relax by the pool and enjoy a delicious meal at "Casa de Piedra", their world-famous restaurant.
Xcanatún
A beautifully preserved Hacienda turned into a 5 star hotel. Get a day pass, relax by the pool and enjoy a delicious meal at "Casa de Piedra", their world-famous restaurant.

Parks & Nature

Catch a glimpse of one of the most exhuberant birds on earth: the flamingos. Watch a beautiful sunset, take a kayak tour or take a walk around the biggest yatch club in the area.
28 locals recommend
Laguna Rosada
28 locals recommend
Catch a glimpse of one of the most exhuberant birds on earth: the flamingos. Watch a beautiful sunset, take a kayak tour or take a walk around the biggest yatch club in the area.
Although it´s now became a very touristic place, this cenote group in Cuzamá is really beautiful and definitely worth visiting.
32 locals recommend
Cenotes Cuzama
s/n Calle 14
32 locals recommend
Although it´s now became a very touristic place, this cenote group in Cuzamá is really beautiful and definitely worth visiting.
Visit the iconic pink lake here in Las Coloradas, a huge salt extraction plant close to the natural reserve of Rio Lagartos
35 locals recommend
Las Coloradas
35 locals recommend
Visit the iconic pink lake here in Las Coloradas, a huge salt extraction plant close to the natural reserve of Rio Lagartos
Take a boat tour into the mangrove, watch the crocodiles and birds in their natural habitat or go for a fishing trip.
11 locals recommend
Dzilam de Bravo Municipality
11 locals recommend
Take a boat tour into the mangrove, watch the crocodiles and birds in their natural habitat or go for a fishing trip.
My favorite park in Merida, its Neo-mayan architecture and delicious treats like "esquites" and "marquesitas" will make you fall in love with this place. Located in the heart of the beautiful García Ginerés residential area.
86 locals recommend
Parque de Las Americas
86 locals recommend
My favorite park in Merida, its Neo-mayan architecture and delicious treats like "esquites" and "marquesitas" will make you fall in love with this place. Located in the heart of the beautiful García Ginerés residential area.
This 100 year old Zoo is a great option to visit with the kids. The iconic monkey section and the walk-in bird cage make the place worth visiting.
115 locals recommend
Parque Zoologico del Centenario
115 locals recommend
This 100 year old Zoo is a great option to visit with the kids. The iconic monkey section and the walk-in bird cage make the place worth visiting.
Another beautiful cenote, not as popular nor crowded as the Cuzamá cenotes.
23 locals recommend
Cenote Kankirixche
23 locals recommend
Another beautiful cenote, not as popular nor crowded as the Cuzamá cenotes.

Arts & Culture

Take a history lesson on the mayan civilization exploring this beautiful interactive museum.
313 locals recommend
Mayan World Museum of Mérida
299 E C. 60
313 locals recommend
Take a history lesson on the mayan civilization exploring this beautiful interactive museum.
Once a palace for the archbishop of Yucatan, the "Ateneo" now holds a fine collection of contemporary art.
96 locals recommend
Museo Fernando Garcia Ponce Macay
502B C. 60
96 locals recommend
Once a palace for the archbishop of Yucatan, the "Ateneo" now holds a fine collection of contemporary art.
Inspired in french architecture, this 19th century mansion hosts one of the most beautiful collections of precolombian treasures.
156 locals recommend
Palacio Canton
481 P.º de Montejo
156 locals recommend
Inspired in french architecture, this 19th century mansion hosts one of the most beautiful collections of precolombian treasures.
Home of the Symphonic Orchestra of Yucatán, this beautiful theater takes you back to the 18th century with its impressive chandelier and ceiling murals.
149 locals recommend
Jose Peon Contreras Theater
149 locals recommend
Home of the Symphonic Orchestra of Yucatán, this beautiful theater takes you back to the 18th century with its impressive chandelier and ceiling murals.
Find original exhibits from some of the best artists in town, both local and expats.
12 locals recommend
Centro Cultural La Cúpula
407 Calle 54
12 locals recommend
Find original exhibits from some of the best artists in town, both local and expats.
A collective gallery with some alternative and interesting art proposals.
12 locals recommend
Fundacion de Artistas
520 C. 55
12 locals recommend
A collective gallery with some alternative and interesting art proposals.
Dedicated to one of the greatest musicians ever, this art deco theater offers a wide variety of options, from regional comedy shows to trova music concerts and dramatic plays.
33 locals recommend
Teatro Mérida
495 C. 62
33 locals recommend
Dedicated to one of the greatest musicians ever, this art deco theater offers a wide variety of options, from regional comedy shows to trova music concerts and dramatic plays.
Art Decó architecture meets Modern art at this amazing gallery.
Lux Perpetua Art Centre
Art Decó architecture meets Modern art at this amazing gallery.
Top local designer objects and unique clothing pieces, exhibited in a gallery-like, beautifully restored house.
123 locals recommend
Casa Chica
498 B P.º de Montejo
123 locals recommend
Top local designer objects and unique clothing pieces, exhibited in a gallery-like, beautifully restored house.

Shopping

Organic, healthy and fair-trade products
Ya'axtal
Organic, healthy and fair-trade products
All kinds of grains sold in bulk, considerably cheaper than the supermarket
A Granel (contacto@agranel.info)
All kinds of grains sold in bulk, considerably cheaper than the supermarket
The biggest supermarket on the beach, get your essentials before heading to the house
54 locals recommend
Bodega Aurrera
300 C. 78
54 locals recommend
The biggest supermarket on the beach, get your essentials before heading to the house
Premium supermarket in Merida north. Find gourmet and import products as well as fresh veggies and other basics
23 locals recommend
Superama
500 Calle 30
23 locals recommend
Premium supermarket in Merida north. Find gourmet and import products as well as fresh veggies and other basics
Get everything you need for a prolonged stay
37 locals recommend
Costco Wholesale
37 locals recommend
Get everything you need for a prolonged stay
Movie theaters, fashion brands and dining places
155 locals recommend
Plaza Altabrisa
9124 C. 24
155 locals recommend
Movie theaters, fashion brands and dining places

Entertainment & Activities

The best cinema in Merida, full VIP treatment in a premium theater.
21 locals recommend
Cinemex
333 Prol. Paseo Montejo
21 locals recommend
The best cinema in Merida, full VIP treatment in a premium theater.
A true gem, Cairo is a small theater where they play art cinema and host wine tasting events every week.
Cairo Cinema Café
98A C. 20
A true gem, Cairo is a small theater where they play art cinema and host wine tasting events every week.
Polo is getting a lot of attention in Mérida nowadays. Enjoy an exciting match and explore the stables and equestrian schools located around the club.
Yucatan Polo Club
Polo is getting a lot of attention in Mérida nowadays. Enjoy an exciting match and explore the stables and equestrian schools located around the club.
Padel is a tennis-like sport that has gain numerous followers in recent years. You can book a court by the hour and practice this fun, easy-to-learn sport.
Pádel Coriasso
Padel is a tennis-like sport that has gain numerous followers in recent years. You can book a court by the hour and practice this fun, easy-to-learn sport.
Experience the awesomeness of this water sport with qualified teachers and the ideal conditions for flying
15 locals recommend
Yuckite - Escuela de kiteboarding - Kite School - Yucatan
15 locals recommend
Experience the awesomeness of this water sport with qualified teachers and the ideal conditions for flying
Enjoy a night walk, listen to the serenatas and have a delightful dinner at one of the restaurants located around the plaza.
176 locals recommend
Santa Lucía Park
476A C. 60
176 locals recommend
Enjoy a night walk, listen to the serenatas and have a delightful dinner at one of the restaurants located around the plaza.
Learn salsa from scratch and have some fun dancing
Bailemos Salsa en Mérida
400 Av. Reforma
Learn salsa from scratch and have some fun dancing
Explore the mangrove and exercise at the same time. A cool and fun activity for the whole family.
Kayak
234B C. 41
Explore the mangrove and exercise at the same time. A cool and fun activity for the whole family.
This beach club is only 5 km from the house; it offers windsurfing lessons and has a small restaurant. It is a good option to learn a new skill or have a shrimp ceviche with a fresh "agua de chaya".
Silcer Club De Playa San Benito
This beach club is only 5 km from the house; it offers windsurfing lessons and has a small restaurant. It is a good option to learn a new skill or have a shrimp ceviche with a fresh "agua de chaya".
The best golf course in the region, located in the most exclusive residential complex of Yucatan.
6 locals recommend
Yucatán Country Club
6 locals recommend
The best golf course in the region, located in the most exclusive residential complex of Yucatan.