Yaxché 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
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
Motul, Hacienda, Xcambo, Pink Salt Mine & Progreso Day Trip
Top hotels in Yaxché
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
Camino Real Mérida
"Dinner wasn’t good. Would go somewhere else"
Reviewed on 25 May 2026
Hotel Playa Linda
"It is a very simple minimalistic hotel but it is on the beach, and it has a full kitchen. The beach is beautiful and the restaurants around are plenitul. Every night is a party on the promenade which you can join or watch from your balcony."
Reviewed on 25 May 2026
Other neighbourhoods around Yaxché
Zona Industrial
If you're spending some time in Zona Industrial, Plaza Galerias Mall and Great Museum of the Maya World are top sights worth seeing.
Xcumpich
Visitors to Xcumpich enjoy its restaurants, and if you want to do some exploring, Plaza Galerias Mall is worth a stop.
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.
Colonia Campestre
While Colonia Campestre may not have many sights to explore, venturing just a little farther will lead you to top things to see and do like Paseo de Montejo and Paseo 60.
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.
