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5 Days in Mérida: Exploring Ancient Marvels and Indulging in Authentic Cuisine

Miriam Sanciprian

Miriam Sanciprian

5 Mar 2024

Join me on a thrilling 5-day adventure in Mérida, where we'll discover ancient temples, vibrant parks, and indulge in mouthwatering local cuisine. Get ready for an unforgettable journey filled with history, culture, and delicious flavors!

Trip to Mérida

Day 1Sun, Sea, and Sushi - Estrella de Mar II, Animaya Zoo, SushiMix, Il Piattino
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$306

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$ 8

Las Palmas Yucatán

Depart from your stay 🏨

36 - 44 min

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Estrella de Mar II
7:30 AM - 8:30 AM
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$76
5 - 6 min

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Parque Zoológico Animaya
Zoo featuring mammals & reptiles, a boat ride & an observation tower modeled after a Mayan stele.
9:00 AM - 11:00 AM
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$10
5 - 6 min

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SushiMix
1:00 PM - 2:30 PM
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$116
12 - 18 min

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Il Piattino
7:00 PM - 8:30 PM
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$104
Day 2Wildlife Wonders and Santa Lucia Delights - Subway, Centenario Zoo, Santa Lucía Park, Rosa Sur 32, La Tratto
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$322

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$ 6

Las Palmas Yucatán

Depart from your stay 🏨

34 - 41 min

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7:30 AM - 8:30 AM
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$76
12 - 18 min

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Parque Zoológico del Centenario
Zoo with exhibits of tigers, giraffes, hippos, primates, birds & other animals.
9:00 AM - 11:00 AM
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$10
7 - 9 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.
11:30 AM - 12:30 PM
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Free
1 - 2 min

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Rosa Sur 32
1:00 PM - 2:30 PM
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$128
1 - 2 min

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"La Tratto", Santa Lucia
7:00 PM - 8:30 PM
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$108
Day 3Cuban Delights and Historic Treasures - La Cubanita, Santa Ana Park, La Mejorada Park, Mérida Temple, Savia
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$276

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$ 4

Las Palmas Yucatán

Depart from your stay 🏨

31 - 38 min

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Restaurante la Cubanita
7:30 AM - 8:30 AM
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$80
4 - 6 min

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Parque de Santa Ana
City square with benches, shade trees, nearby food vendors & views of a nearby historic church.
9:00 AM - 10:00 AM
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Free
14 - 21 min

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Parque de La Mejorada
Relaxed, open plaza featuring benches, commemorative statues & manicured grounds.
10:30 AM - 11:30 AM
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Free
2 - 3 min

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Templo de Mérida
1:00 PM - 2:30 PM
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$120
2 - 3 min

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Savia
7:00 PM - 8:30 PM
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$76
Day 4Tacos, Cathedrals, and Seafood - La Campechana, San Juan Park, Plaza Grande, Mérida Cathedral, El Marlin Azul, Bistrola 57
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$300

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$ 4

Las Palmas Yucatán

Depart from your stay 🏨

29 - 35 min

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7:30 AM - 8:30 AM
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$72
4 - 6 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.
9:00 AM - 10:00 AM
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Free
7 - 10 min

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Plaza Grande
Bustling park with shaded paths & benches, plus music & dance events & a flag-raising ceremony.
10:30 AM - 11:30 AM
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Free
2 - 3 min

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Catedral de Mérida - San Ildefonso
1500s cathedral with stark Renaissance architecture, partially built with stones from Mayan ruins.
12:00 PM - 1:00 PM
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Free
4 - 6 min

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El Marlin Azul
1:30 PM - 3:00 PM
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$104
4 - 5 min

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Bistrola 57
7:00 PM - 8:30 PM
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$124
Day 5Museums, Parks, and Authentic Flavors - Hampton Inn Restaurant, Mayan World Museum, Alemán Park, Peter Pan-cho, La Madrileña de la Alemán
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$245

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$ 8

Las Palmas Yucatán

Depart from your stay 🏨

30 - 36 min

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Restaurante Hampton Inn
7:30 AM - 8:30 AM
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$60
8 - 12 min

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Mayan World Museum of Mérida
Striking, modern Mayan cultural museum with many exhibits of art, handicrafts & history.
9:00 AM - 11:00 AM
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$25
14 - 17 min

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Parque de la Alemán
Memorial to writer José Díaz Bolio in a small urban space with carousels, a skate park & food carts.
11:30 AM - 12:30 PM
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Free
5 - 6 min

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Peter Pan-cho
1:00 PM - 2:30 PM
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$76
11 - 16 min

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La Madrileña de la Alemán
7:00 PM - 8:30 PM
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$84

Budget breakdown: $1477 In total

Activities & Food:$1449
Transport:$28