Things To Do
Plaza Principal de Mérida "Plaza Grande"
Here you will find important and historical buildings: - La Casa de Montejo - The Cathedral of San Ildefonso - The Macay Museum - The Pasaje de la Revolución: a pedestrian passage covered by a glass roof that connects the main square with the street behind the cathedral. There are several works of art installed there. - Palacio de Gobierno: you can admire the 27 murals by the painter Fernando Castro and it offers a very nice view of the square from the 2nd floor, both during the day and at night when everything is lit up (8am to 9pm, free). If you want to enjoy the view you can also go up to La Casa de mi Tía, a restaurant on the 2nd floor next door. It is quite simple, but there are balconies with tables. - Centro Cultural El Olimpo: you can go there to see all of Mérida's cultural programming outside with upcoming events, shows, etc.
Museo de Arte Popular de Yucatán
Mexico is a dream country, with its colours and characters that have become part of our collective imagination, especially with the famous Day of the Dead. This museum allows you to discover Mexican popular art, through magnificent examples of the works of the country's great artists and craftsmen: clothing, textiles, clay, wood, glass and miniatures. All very colourful and with a lot of attention to small details!
Puerto Progreso
Progreso is a port city on Mexico's Yucatán Peninsula. It’s a common stop for cruise ships, which dock at its landmark long pier. An oceanfront promenade, the Malecón, is lined with beaches and thatch-roofed restaurants.
Museo del Meteorito
Cenotes in Homún
Homún is known for its stunning cenotes, which offer a variety of activities to enjoy. From diving to cooling off from the tropical heat in its crystal-clear waters. In addition, it is a paradise for birdwatchers, as you can enjoy the diversity of species that inhabit the area. A great way to explore the Homún Cenote Ring is with a guided tour. In the town of Homún, you can rent a complete tour of the ring for just MXN $400 for a group of up to 4 people. Local experts will take you to each of the cenotes, providing you with all the information you need to enjoy and even life jackets so you can get into each one.
Celestun
Celestún, a fishing village on Mexico’s Yucatán Peninsula, is home to secluded beaches backed by thatched-roof restaurants. It’s a gateway to the Celestún Biosphere Reserve, which has large flocks of flamingos, plus birds like herons and pelicans. Farther northeast is El Palmar State Reserve, with migratory birds such as Canada geese. South of Celestún is the town of Real de Salinas, a former salt-production center.
Izamal
The city, often referred to as the “Yellow City” due to its uniquely colored buildings, offers fascinating Mayan ruins, charming colonial streets, and the remarkable Convento de San Antonio de Padua.
Chichén Itzá
Chichén Itzá is a complex of Mayan ruins on Mexico's Yucatán Peninsula. A massive step pyramid, known as El Castillo or Temple of Kukulcan, dominates the ancient city, which thrived from around 600 A.D. to the 1200s. Graphic stone carvings survive at structures like the ball court, Temple of the Warriors and the Wall of the Skulls. Nightly sound-and-light shows illuminate the buildings' sophisticated geometry. PS. Best Cochinita Pibil!