Things To Do

El Apapacho

Sofia's favorite - MUST get the hot chocolate. And the ceviche. And the enchiladas. Part feminist bookstore part casual restaurant. Where can one go wrong !? This place is a must!

Restaurante Picheta

MITRE VERIFIED! awesome place for rooftop cocktails - reservations recommended! OVERLOOKS MAIN PLAZA

Dzalbay

MITRE VERIFIED! cute, rustic, local cantina (bar)!

Manjar Blanco

traditional restaurant featured on Netflix Taco Chronicles

Micaela Mar & Leña

MITRE VERIFIED! Lively venue serving elevated local fare such as seafood & meat plates, plus cocktails & mezcal.

La Chaya Maya

traditional yucatecan food.

Mercado 60

Food truck market with picnic table seating in the middle

Salon Gallos

MITRE VERIFIED! Laid-back eatery offering a fusion of Lebanese & Yucatecan dishes, plus a cinema & a wine bar.

Apoala

MITRE VERIFIED! Oaxacan & Yucatecan cuisine, craft beer & mezcal spotlighted in a colorful venue with a terrace. In Plaza Santa Lucia.

Paseo de Montejo

MITRE VERIFIED! fun stroll with shops and restaurants among 19th-century mansions! https://youtu.be/suknggw4WA8?si=R8M9ik6kZnhhWEZf

Mayan World Museum of Mérida

Plaza Grande

Sunday market is a must!

DAY TRIPS!

There are Mayan pyramids and cenotes within 30 -90 minutes from Merida that are really awesome to visit. Don't forget a swimsuit for the cenotes! Please see Travel section for organized tours. You can also check https://www.getyourguide.com/ and AirBNB experiences if you are comfortable with that.