San Juan Travel Guide
Mérida
Popular places to visit
Progreso Beach
If a restful holiday is part of your travel plans, Progreso Beach might be the perfect place to visit during your trip to Mérida. Stroll along the area's seaside or simply enjoy its restaurants.
Paseo de Montejo
Walk down this beautiful tree-lined avenue for a little taste of all the things that make Mérida such a charming place to visit.
Yucatan International Convention Center
Learn about the events happening in Yucatan International Convention Center during your trip to Mérida. While in this culturally rich area, find time to visit its shops.
Plaza Grande
Locals stop for friendly chats and large shady trees line the paved walkways. This main square is truly the heart of downtown Merida.
Mérida Cathedral
Visit chapels and survey impressive works of religious art inside this ancient church, an imposing building in the historical center of Merida.
Uxmal Archaeological Site
Learn about the local history of Santa Elena with a stop at Uxmal Archaeological Site. While in this relaxing area, you can savour the local chocolate shops and restaurants.
Things to do
Chichen Itza, Private Cenote/Food Experience & the magic Izamal
From Merida: Chichen Itza Tour, Izamal, Cenote Ik Kil and Food
Las Coloradas, Río Lagartos and Playa Cancunito Tour from Mérida
Uxmal and Kabah Ruins Tour with Chocolate History
Mérida: Panoramic Sightseeing Tour Bus Ticket with 2 Routes
Tour to Uxmal Kabah and Chocolate Museum from Mérida
Top hotels in San Juan
Hotel Pakal 58 Centro
"Solo q el Baño un poco pequeño"
Reviewed on 18 May 2026
Cigno Hotel (Adults Only)
"This was a four-night solo trip to Mérida, and I couldn't have been happier with my accommodation choice. A well-appointed room with a firm mattress, a great shower with a high showerhead, and a second door to the suite providing direct access to the rooftop deck with its pools for cooling down in ..."
Reviewed on 13 May 2026
Residence Inn by Marriott Merida
"The food, the service was excellent Room was clean, only thing they need to clean all the chairs around the hotel"
Reviewed on 28 May 2026
Fiesta Americana - Merida
"enjoyed the space and the staff was incredibly helpful and kind"
Reviewed on 27 May 2026
Gran Hotel Panamericana Merida
"Large beautiful property,"
Reviewed on 27 May 2026
Hyatt Place Merida/Via Montejo
"The staff was very accommodating the room was impeccable."
Reviewed on 22 May 2026
Other neighbourhoods around San Juan
Mérida Centro
Mérida Centro is known for its abundant dining options, and you can plan a trip to Plaza Grande and US Visa Applicant Service Center while you're in town.
Santa Lucia
If you're looking for some top things to see and do in Santa Lucia and surrounding area, you can visit Plaza Grande and US Visa Applicant Service Center.
Barrio de Santiago
While visiting Barrio de Santiago, you might make a stop by sights like Casa Frederick Catherwood and Catherwood House Museum.
Zona Paseo Montejo
While visiting Zona Paseo Montejo, you might make a stop by sights like Paseo 60 and Paseo de Montejo.
García Ginerés
When in García Ginerés, you can plan a visit to Paseo 60 and Casa Montes Molina Museum, some noteworthy sights in the nearby area.
Itzimná
Itzimná might not have many top sights, but Paseo 60 and Monument to the Fatherland are two attractions nearby that you can check out.
