Katie & Tony
Things To Do
GALERIA LA ESKALERA
Awesome gallery with local and international artists. It's a little dusty inside, but it has great pieces!
Nahualli Art Gallery
Mérida is full of wonderful Art Galleries. This beautiful spot has a small collection of paintings and sculptures and is home to two adorable dogs.
Latte Quatro Sette
Stroll down Paseo de Montejo in the morning and enjoy a delicious pastry and coffee from this chic coffee shop.
Marmalade Barra de Cocina
How about great coffee accompanied by a delicious breakfast and friendly service?
La Negrita Cantina
If you're looking for the traditional "Cantina" experience, do NOT leave Merida until you hang out at La Negrita. Its super casual atmosphere (there's literally a tree growing in the center), affordable drinks and live music make for a great evening night out or even a chill afternoon.
La Chaya Maya
Try some local cuisine like cochinita pibil or mukbil pollo.
Manjar Blanco
Just a 15 minute walk from the hotel area, this gem was featured on Netflix's "Taco Chronicles" for the brilliant skills of Miriam Peraza Rivero.
Pueblo Pibil
Want a fancier dinner while in Mérida? Grab your rental car & drive to Pueblo Pibil for some Cochinita! It was recently featured on Netflix's "Taco Chronicles"
Casa Chica
Do you enjoy flamingo pink and beach vibes? This is a great place to chill and listen to a cool playlist while sipping on a Spritz.
Mercado Lucas De Galvéz
A maze of local vendors, wind through endless aisles of produce, trinkets, leather goods & food!
Oliva Patio
More into wine vs. margaritas? Well GET LOST, you're in Mexico! Just kidding, of course. Oliva Patio is a chic place to get into the European vibe. Best ambiance in the evenings, they have a great wine list & small plates, including some local Mexican wines.
Chichén-Itzá
An hour and a half drive from Merida, Chichén-Itzá is the Seventh Wonder of the World! If you're staying in the area for vacation, take a day tour or rent a car to check out one of the best preserved archaeological sites of Mayan culture.
Dzibilchaltún
30 minutes from central Mérida (and less crowded than Chichén Itzá), Dzibilchaltún is known for its Temple of the Seven Dolls. Alongside the ruins is an impressive cenote that was once the site of a Mayan religious cult and is today a popular spot for swimming.
Celestún
Watch the sun set in this small beach town while relaxing on the beach or take a boat tour through the biosphere reserve, observing potentially thousands of flamingos!
Progreso
25 miles North of Mérida, Progreso Beach has plenty of space to set out a towel or sit under a palapa while sipping your favorite beach beverage. It's also home to the longest pier in the World!