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.

Mayapan Mayan Ruins
Crumbling pyramids and lonely towers stand guard over a tranquil site that was once one of the most important Mayan cities on the Yucatán Peninsula.
Things to do

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

Motul, Hacienda, Xcambo, Pink Salt Mine & Progreso Day Trip

Tour to Uxmal Kabah and Chocolate Museum from Mérida
Top hotels in San Juan

Hotel Pakal 58 Centro
Staff,air conditioning and room cleaning were excellent. Room very small and no car parking available.
Reviewed on 25 Apr 2026

Hyatt Place Merida/Via Montejo
En Expedía reservé un cuarto con 2 camas queen y 1 sofá cama. Al llegar en la noche tarde, la habitación que nos dieron no tenía sofá cama y lo necesitábamos. Me explicaron que ya habían reportado a expedía que solo las habitaciones con cama King tenían sofá cama. Nos hicieron el cambio de habitaciones ...
Reviewed on 18 Apr 2026

Fiesta Americana - Merida
There was a problem with the plumbing, no water the first day, when the water came back, it was dirty for the rest of the night. The hotel did not offer any discounts or make amends for the issue.
Reviewed on 29 Apr 2026

Residence Inn by Marriott Merida
.
Reviewed on 29 Apr 2026

Holiday Inn Merida by IHG
Great location and great service
Reviewed on 27 Apr 2026

Gran Hotel Panamericana Merida
The breakfast buffet was excellent and the A/C excellent as well.
Reviewed on 29 Apr 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 Merida English Library.

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 Monument to the Fatherland, 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.
