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

erick escobar

4 Jan 2024

Embark on an unforgettable journey through the vibrant city of Mérida, where ancient wonders and mouthwatering cuisine await. Immerse yourself in the rich history and culture as you visit stunning parks, fascinating museums, and breathtaking cenotes. Get ready for an adventure of a lifetime!

Trip to Mérida

Tours & Activities

Viator Tours

Day 1Santa Ana Park and Quinta Montes Molina

City square with benches, shade trees, nearby food vendors & views of a nearby historic church.

8:00 AM - 9:00 AM

•

Free

12 - 17 min

Directions

Tours are offered at this restored 1902 mansion with European furniture, decor & scenic gardens.

9:30 AM - 11:00 AM

•

Day 2Discover the Charm of Eulogio Rosado Park, San Juan Park, Santiago Park, and Poniente Ecological Park

$ 1

Small, tree-dotted square facing the city museum, with benches & food stalls selling Mexican snacks.

8:00 AM - 9:00 AM

•

Free

8 - 11 min

Directions

City space with a monument to former president Benito Juárez, overlooked by a colonial-era church.

9:30 AM - 10:30 AM

•

Free

13 - 20 min

Directions

Tree-dotted park popular for its fruit & vegetable market, with food stalls & an ornate church.

11:00 AM - 12:00 PM

•

Free

10 - 12 min

Directions

Scenic, outdoor recreation space with paved paths, a public pool & children's play equipment.

12:30 PM - 1:30 PM

•

Free

Day 3Explore the Centennial Zoo and Americas Park

$ 1

Zoo with exhibits of tigers, giraffes, hippos, primates, birds & other animals.

8:00 AM - 10:00 AM

•

8 - 10 min

Directions

Urban park centered on a Mayan-inspired outdoor concert space, with evening dancing & food trucks.

10:30 AM - 11:30 AM

•

Free

Day 4Dive into the City's History at the Museum of the City of Merida, La Mejorada Park, and Santa Lucia Park

Museum featuring exhibits on the history of Mérida from Mayan times to the present.

8:00 AM - 9:30 AM

•

9 - 14 min

Directions

Relaxed, open plaza featuring benches, commemorative statues & manicured grounds.

10:00 AM - 11:00 AM

•

Free

8 - 12 min

Directions

Yucatecan Serenade, an open-air dance with live music, has been held weekly since 1965 at this park.

11:30 AM - 12:30 PM

•

Free

Day 5Encounter Wildlife at Animaya Zoo and Marvel at the Magnificent Mérida Cathedral

$ 1

Zoo featuring mammals & reptiles, a boat ride & an observation tower modeled after a Mayan stele.

8:00 AM - 10:00 AM

•

24 - 29 min

Directions

1500s cathedral with stark Renaissance architecture, partially built with stones from Mayan ruins.

10:30 AM - 11:30 AM

•

Free

Day 6Uncover the Mayan World at the Mérida Mayan World Museum and Relax at Alemán Park

$13

$ 1

Striking, modern Mayan cultural museum with many exhibits of art, handicrafts & history.

8:00 AM - 10:00 AM

•

$13

15 - 18 min

Directions

Memorial to writer José Díaz Bolio in a small urban space with carousels, a skate park & food carts.

10:30 AM - 11:30 AM

•

Free

Day 7Dive into the Mysteries of Cenote Xlacah and Immerse Yourself in History at the Anthropology and History Museum / Palacio Cantón

$13

$ 1

Natural limestone pool for swimming located near a popular Maya archaeological site.

8:00 AM - 9:30 AM

•

32 - 39 min

Directions

Museo de Antropología e Historia / Palacio Cantón

The rotating exhibits in this lavish museum examine the region's cultural heritage.

10:00 AM - 12:00 PM

•

Day 8Embrace Nature at the Cuxtal Ecological Reserve, Explore the Historic Plaza Grande, and Experience the Charm of Hacienda Teya

$25

$ 2

Protected area of forest, cenotes & caverns, home to anteaters, reptiles & numerous bird species.

8:00 AM - 9:00 AM

•

Free

34 - 41 min

Directions

Bustling park with shaded paths & benches, plus music & dance events & a flag-raising ceremony.

9:30 AM - 10:30 AM

•

Free

24 - 29 min

Directions

11:00 AM - 12:30 PM

•

$25

Budget breakdown: $77 In total

Activities & Food:$70

Transport:$7