Unique Culture and Adventure

A modern cosmopolitan city with strong ties to its historical roots. In Mérida and its surroundings you will find a bit of everything: museums, art galleries, delicious restaurants, adventures in the jungle, historical sites such as colonial haciendas, the city of Valladolid and the iconic Chichen Itzá, Wonder of the Modern World.

Being one of the oldest colonial cities in all of America, in Mérida history is palpable. The Cathedral of San Ildefonso and its 4 chapels, by now almost 500 years old, the museum of the foundation of Mérida, Casa Montejo, the Great Museum of the Mayan World and the beautiful Paseo Montejo with its classic buildings and monuments are just some of the manifestations of the cultural and historical richness that permeate the state of Yucatan.

In its surroundings you will find farms converted into museums and some of the most important sites of the Mayan civilization such as Uxmal and the Puuc Route, Ek Balam and Chichen Itzá. The latter is famous worldwide for being home to one of the new seven wonders of the modern world. Venture into the jungle to visit the famous cenotes and live all kinds of adventures and experiences in nature.

 Mérida also has a unique gastronomy, varied and with a lot of history. In no other place in the world can you enjoy the delicious cochinita pibil or some delicious papadzules or salbutes.

For this and much more, Mérida is a colorful destination with something unique to offer you for your next vacation.

 

Places to visit around Mérida

 

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Yucatán State México

TOP EXCURSIONS

Choose from our private experiences departing from Mérida
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Chichen Itza and Cenote Ik-Kil

Monumental Mayan vestiges of what once were one of the most important cities of the Mayan culture: Chichen Itza continues causing amazement as it was declared a World Wonder

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Uxmal and Chocolate Factory

Enjoy a journey where you will be transported through time discovering the wonders of a spectacular ancient Mayan city of Uxmal, accompanied by a visit to know one of the most exquisite, delicious

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Ek Balam and Valladolid Tour

This combo guarantees you an experience of adventure with blend of Mexican flavor. We visit two of the most beautiful and historic cities of Yucatan and Mayan culture. Discover its emblematic

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Rio Lagartos and Las Coloradas

Explore the authentic treasures of Yucatan. The largest natural habitat of the Pink Flamingo in North America and the unbelievable pink lakes of Las Coloradas

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Mayapan and Homun Town

You will be amazed by Mayapan and its towering Temple of Kukulcan, a terraced pyramid similar to the one found at Chichen Itza, around which are dozens of temples, altars, shrines and residences,

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Celestun Tour

Celestun is located 90 km from Merida, Yucatan. It is a port full of mystery and also it is home from countless exotic species from the Yucatan Peninsula, such as the American Pink Flamingo, which