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Discover Mérida: An 8-Day Adventure in Mexico's Yucatán

Eslam Lotfy

Eslam Lotfy

3 Nov 2023

Embark on a thrilling 8-day journey through Mérida, YUC, Mexico. Explore ancient temples, dive into crystal-clear cenotes, indulge in delicious local cuisine, and immerse yourself in the vibrant culture of this enchanting city.

Trip to Mérida

Day 1
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$48

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$ 1

City of Merida Noche Mexicana
8:00 AM - 9:00 AM
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Free
8 - 11 min

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Iglesia de Santa Lucía
9:30 AM - 10:30 AM
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Free
1 - 2 min

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Parque de Santa Lucía
Yucatecan Serenade, an open-air dance with live music, has been held weekly since 1965 at this park.
11:00 AM - 12:00 PM
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Free
6 - 8 min

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Parque de San Juan
City space with a monument to former president Benito Juárez, overlooked by a colonial-era church.
12:30 PM - 1:30 PM
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Free
8 - 12 min

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El Marlin Azul
2:00 PM - 3:30 PM
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$29
2 - 3 min

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La Chaya Maya
7:00 PM - 8:30 PM
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$19
Day 2
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$66

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$ 3

Cenote Noc Ac
8:00 AM - 9:00 AM
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$6
37 - 45 min

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Anicabil Ranch
9:30 AM - 10:30 AM
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Free
17 - 21 min

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XTREME PARK JUMPING TRAMPOLINE
11:00 AM - 12:00 PM
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Free
24 - 29 min

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Templo de las Siete Muñecas
12:30 PM - 1:30 PM
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Free
15 - 18 min

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Casa Club
2:00 PM - 3:30 PM
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$32
24 - 29 min

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Sushipop
7:00 PM - 8:30 PM
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$27
Day 3
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$52

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$ 1

Parque de las Américas
Urban park centered on a Mayan-inspired outdoor concert space, with evening dancing & food trucks.
8:00 AM - 9:00 AM
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Free
5 - 6 min

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Quinta Montes Molina
Tours are offered at this restored 1902 mansion with European furniture, decor & scenic gardens.
9:30 AM - 11:00 AM
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$3
7 - 9 min

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Catedral de Mérida - San Ildefonso
1500s cathedral with stark Renaissance architecture, partially built with stones from Mayan ruins.
11:30 AM - 12:30 PM
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Free
4 - 6 min

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Bistrola 57
1:00 PM - 2:30 PM
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$30
2 - 3 min

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La Chaya Maya
7:00 PM - 8:30 PM
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$19
Day 4
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$60

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$ 1

Parque Zoológico del Centenario
Zoo with exhibits of tigers, giraffes, hippos, primates, birds & other animals.
8:00 AM - 10:00 AM
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$3
9 - 11 min

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Crafts Bazar García Rejón
10:30 AM - 11:30 AM
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Free
11 - 16 min

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Parque de La Mejorada
Relaxed, open plaza featuring benches, commemorative statues & manicured grounds.
12:00 PM - 1:00 PM
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Free
2 - 3 min

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Templo de Mérida
1:30 PM - 3:00 PM
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$26
2 - 3 min

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Savia
7:00 PM - 8:30 PM
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$31
Day 5
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$53

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$ 2

Hacienda Teya - Fundada en 1683
8:00 AM - 9:30 AM
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$13
24 - 29 min

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Palacio de Gobierno del Estado de Yucatán
Elegant 1890s government building with an arcaded courtyard & murals on key local events & people.
10:00 AM - 11:00 AM
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Free
2 - 3 min

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Plaza Grande
Bustling park with shaded paths & benches, plus music & dance events & a flag-raising ceremony.
11:30 AM - 12:30 PM
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Free
10 - 15 min

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Taquería Tetiz
1:00 PM - 2:30 PM
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$19
8 - 10 min

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Parque de La Ermita de Santa Isabel
2:30 PM - 3:30 PM
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Free
9 - 11 min

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Taqueria la Lupita
7:00 PM - 8:30 PM
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$21
Day 6
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$56

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$ 1

Museum of the City of Merida
Museum featuring exhibits on the history of Mérida from Mayan times to the present.
8:00 AM - 9:30 AM
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$3
25 - 30 min

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Regional Roger Orellana CICY Botanical Garden
10:00 AM - 12:00 PM
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$3
4 - 6 min

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Pez y Mar Francisco de Montejo
1:00 PM - 2:30 PM
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$27
7 - 9 min

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Los Trompos Francisco de Montejo
7:00 PM - 8:30 PM
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$24
Day 7
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$68

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$ 1

Cenote Ka' Kutsal
8:00 AM - 9:00 AM
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$6
6 - 9 min

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Sushi Roll
1:00 PM - 2:30 PM
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$30
6 - 8 min

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El Cangrejito by Martin
7:00 PM - 8:30 PM
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$31
Day 8
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$0

Budget breakdown: $407 In total

Activities & Food:$400
Transport:$7