Things To Do
Mayan World Museum of Mérida
A modern museum dedicated to the history, culture, and legacy of the Maya civilization. It features over 1,000 artifacts and interactive exhibits that take visitors from ancient Maya origins to present-day life in the Yucatán.
Palacio de la Música
A modern cultural center and interactive museum dedicated to preserving and promoting Mexican music heritage, inaugurated in 2018 in the historic center. It features an acclaimed interactive museum, a 458-seat concert hall, a rooftop terrace, and a central courtyard for performances.
Plaza Grande
The vibrant, historic heart of Mérida, surrounded by cultural landmarks, lush laurel trees, and iconic "sillas confidentes" (lovers' chairs).
Catedral de San Ildefonso
The oldest cathedral on the American mainland, completed in 1598. Located on the Plaza Grande, it features a sober, Renaissance-style façade and was constructed using stones from ancient Maya temples, symbolizing a blend of cultures.
Chichén Itzá
Chichén Itzá is a complex of Mayan ruins on Mexico's Yucatán Peninsula. The Pyramid of Kukulcan, or El Castillo, is a famed Mesoamerican step-pyramid in Chichen Itza, Mexico, dedicated to the Feathered Serpent deity. Built by the Maya between the 8th and 12th centuries, this 30-meter-tall structure is a masterpiece of astronomical, mathematical, and architectural precision, featuring 365 steps and a famous equinox light show.
Progreso
A popular, port city and beach destination located 30 minutes north of Mérida on the Gulf of Mexico. Known for its incredibly long pier, sandy beaches, and calm shallow waters.
Paseo de Montejo
Mérida’s most iconic, tree-lined boulevard, modeled after Paris’ Champs-Élysées.
Museo Regional de Antropología, Palacio Cantón
A premier museum dedicated to Maya culture and regional history. Located on Paseo de Montejo in a stunning 20th-century Beaux-Arts mansion, it features artifacts from sites like Uxmal and Chichén Itzá.
Monumento a La Patria
An intricately carved stone monument located on Paseo de Montejo. Created by Colombian sculptor Rómulo Rozo. It features over 300 hand-carved figures depicting Mexican history, Mayan mythology, and national identity.
Casas Gemelas/Cámara
The Casas Gemelas (Twin Houses), also known as the Cámara Houses, are French-style mansions built between 1908 and 1911 on Paseo de Montejo in Mérida, Yucatán. Designed by French architect Gustave Umbdenstock in a Beaux-Arts style, these mansions served as private residences, with one house operating as a museum since 2021.
Casa T´HŌ Concept House
A curated shopping and lifestyle experience located in a restored 19th-century mansion on Paseo de Montejo. It features premium Mexican design, fashion, and art across multiple boutiques, along with a café/restaurant (Aperitivo) centered around a scenic courtyard, offering a sophisticated, walkable, and trendy atmosphere in the heart of the city.
Uxmal Archaeological Zone
Uxmal is an ancient Maya city of the classical period located in present-day Mexico. It is considered one of the most important archaeological sites of Maya culture, along with Palenque, Chichen Itza and Calakmul in Mexico.
Cenote Xlacah
Natural limestone pool for swimming located near a popular Maya archaeological site.
Cenotes Hacienda Mucuyché
Join one of their guided tours to experience the legacy of one of Yucatán’s most prosperous henequen-era haciendas. Swim in the breathtaking “Carlota” and “Azul Maya” cenotes surrounded by history and nature. We highly recommend booking in advance.
Valladolid
A charming destination that blends history, culture, and nature in one place. With its colonial architecture, cobblestone streets, and vibrant nearby cenotes, it’s a must-visit destination on the Yucatán Peninsula.