Claudia & Emilio
Things To Do
Plaza Grande
Plaza Grande, is the city’s oldest square and in the heart of the historic center. From Lonely Planet: “One of the nicest plazas in Mexico, huge laurel trees shade the park’s benches and wide sidewalks. It was the religious and social center of ancient T’ho; under the Spanish it was the Plaza de Armas, the parade ground, laid out by Francisco de Montejo (the Younger). A ceremony is held daily marking the raising and lowering of the Mexican flag.” You will find here the San Idelfonso Cathedral, Macay Museum, restaurants, vendors and different cultural events on various nights.
Parque Santa Lucia
Parque Santa Lucia, in the beautiful neighborhood of the same name, is filled with incredible restaurants with outdoor seating. This park has become famous for it’s weekly “Serenata Yucateca”, a free event of traditional musicians, singers and dancers “mestizos”, decked out in their colorful costumes. Go early for dinner, get a good seat outdoors and enjoy a piece of Yucatec history.
Mercado Lucas De Galvéz
Mercado Municipal on Calle 65 x 56 is where all the villagers come to trade beginning at 5am. There are great, authentic fast-food stands here. This market has been featured on Netflix documentaries for its cheap, delicious eats and varied shopping. Find a juice stand and try all the exotic fruit shakes or grab a seat at a taco vendor and sample different varieties for an inexpensive lunch.
Ruta Puuc
Discover the Maya civilization along the Ruta Puuc, an 80km route South of Merida. Ruta Puuc is an interesting trip just 80km. South of Mérida. On this route there are Mayan sites (Uxmal, Kabah, Sayil, X-Lapak, Labna), the caves of Loltún, haciendas (Yaxcopoil museum, Ochil restaurant/museum, Temozon boutique hotel/restaurant), cenotes, Mayan villages, and larger Mayan city/towns (Ticul, Oxkutzcab). The Puuc Route road or as they call it the Mayapan Road is 5 minutes from Sac Chich. - Loltun Caves - Labná - X-Lapak - Sayil - Kabah - Uxmal - Chichén Itzá
The Convent Route
The Convent Route is a day trip that will take you somewhat off the beaten path and into the heart of the Yucatán. Meandering through the countryside of the west-central part of the state, you will visit Mayan villages and archaeological sites, colonial churches, cathedrals, convents, courtyards, and cenotes. The Convent Rute and the Ruta Puuc are off the same road, taking smaller roads off of the Mayapan Road.
Cenotes
A known treasure of the Yucatán are it’s cenotes. Breathtaking, underground rivers that can be fully enclosed (cave like), partially enclosed or open air. An ancient asteroid struck the Yucatán peninsula causing the “Ring of Cenotes” which is a semicircle 180 km wide. We have a cenote route near the Hacienda that you can go and explore, below are just a few. - Cuzama Cenote - Santa Barbara Cenotes - Dzibilchaltún
Celestún
Located 60 miles southwest of Merida, Celestún is a quaint fishing village. Take a an excursion through the tidal estuary of the Ría Celestún Biosphere Reserve that afford views and photo opportunities of the vast flocks of flamingos and hundreds of other bird species; a swim in a fresh water springs and ride through a mangrove forest and through the sloughs that penetrate the dense mangrove forests that flank the estuary. Celestún is also known for its seafood restaurants. You will also find a 36-foot tall lighthouse and salt fields past the town.