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Seven days are enough to create a world and also to know the white city. An organized agenda is enough to amaze you for a week in Yucatán. If you don't know where to start, start with these tips.
You wonder Where to go in Mérida? Now we put together a plan so you can spend a week in Yucatan and get to know the best places in the best city on the peninsula.
Tourism continues to grow and caters for all kinds of needs. If you wonder what to know in the city, the possibilities are endless.
Known as the White City, it is a favorite among foreigners and Mexicans. Low prices, fantastic cuisine, year-round hot and humid weather make this destination the ideal getaway. But it is not all.
The proximity of the city with magical towns, beaches, archaeological ruins and cenotes show that tourism in Mérida is synonymous with natural and cultural life. Ready to pack your suitcases with clothes for a week in Yucatan? Don't forget to pack repellent!
Immerse yourself in the culture of Yucatán. Essential places to visit in a week
In the Historic Center there are several places that you must visit almost obligatorily. Its old town with ancient churches and mansions is very picturesque. In addition, from an urban point of view it is passable and very easy to explore on foot.
Do you need lodging?
There are different types of places in Mérida: from boutique hotels to hostels there are options for all kinds of budgets. We recommend you:
- Casa Lecanda Hotel Boutique: Calle 47 471 between 54 and 56
- Roses and Xocolate. Paseo Montejo 480.
- Hostal Catedral Mérida
- Nomads Hostel. Calle 62 c / Calle 51, # 433.
Buildings that tell stories
Flanked by some of the best colonial buildings in Mérida, including the Cathedral of San Ildefonso, as well as the best museums in Mérida such as the MACAY, is the ideal place to discover the city and mingle with locals and visitors.
If it is a question of knowing architectural heritage in just one week, walk on Paseo Montejo (read: Paseo de Montejo. An avenue to walk on the soul of Yucatan). This emblematic boulevard houses incredible neoclassical mansions, many of them today converted into museums such as the Palacio Cantón, now the Museum of Anthropology.
Taste the true flavor of Yucatán in its most popular cuisines
You only have one week in Yucatán to taste the best of the city. Going to a market and discovering the most traditional side of Yucatecan cuisine or choosing gourmet proposals are your main options. We recommend some alternatives for any preference:
- Chaya Maya. 57 x 62 Street, Santa Lucía Park
- Los Almendros. Mejorada Park, Historic Center
- The tradition. Calle 60 Norte x 25, Mérida, Yucatán
- Lucas de Gálvez Market. Calle 56A, between Calle 67 and Calle 69
- Santiago Market. Calle 57 s / n
On Paseo de Montejo avenue, near the historic center, there are many bars, pubs and restaurants. If you are looking where to go in Mérida to listen to live music. Some options are:
- Hennessys Irish Pub. Paseo Montejo. C 56-A No. 486A x 41 and 43.
- Cubaro, Slavia and Tobago. Paseo Montejo, in front of the Monument to the Fatherland.
It is also a must to go to neighborhoods such as Santa Ana and Santa Lucia. In its squares every night you will find musical events.
Magical places to visit in less than a week
Uxmal
83.4 kilometers from Mérida, Uxmal is the third most important archaeological site in the region, after Chichén Itzá and Tulum.
Izamal
Known as the Yellow City, its buildings stand out for their colonial, contemporary and indigenous influence. At 67.6 kilometers.
Chichen Itza
It is one of the New Seven Wonders of the World and one of the main attractions in Mexico. It is located 118.7 kilometers.
Progreso beach
Whether you spend a week in the Yucatan or not, the Progreso beach is a must. Close to Mérida: 43.3 kilometers away, its coast is bathed by the calm waters of the Gulf of Mexico.
Cenotes Cuzama
Three fabulous cenotes to visit and swim just 46 kilometers from Mérida.
Have you already noted how much you can know in seven days as a tourist? We assure you that one week in Yucatan is enough for the ancestral magic to fall in love with each and every one of its tourists.
