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Discover Mérida: A 4-Day Adventure in the Heart of Yucatán

Nayanit González

17 Nov 2023

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Embark on an unforgettable journey through Mérida, YUC, Mexico. Explore ancient landmarks, indulge in local cuisine, and immerse yourself in the vibrant culture of this enchanting city.

Trip to Mérida

Tours & Activities

Viator Tours

Day 1

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$61

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$ 2

Restaurante los Trompos

7:30 AM - 8:30 AM

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$36

5 - 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.

9:00 AM - 10:00 AM

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Free

8 - 11 min

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Catedral de Mérida - San Ildefonso

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

10:30 AM - 11:30 AM

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Free

11 - 16 min

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Museo de la Canción Yucateca Asociación Civil

Museum dedicated to Yucatecan music, from ancient Mayan instruments to modern-day poets.

12:00 PM - 1:00 PM

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$5

6 - 8 min

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Parque de Santa Ana

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

1:30 PM - 2:30 PM

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Free

2 - 3 min

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Manjar blanco

7:00 PM - 8:30 PM

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$20

Day 2

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$77

La virgen morena

7:30 AM - 8:30 AM

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$12

3 - 4 min

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Parque de Santiago

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

9:00 AM - 10:00 AM

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Free

9 - 14 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.

10:30 AM - 11:30 AM

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Free

2 - 3 min

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Museo de Arte Contemporáneo Ateneo de Yucatán MACAY - Fernando García Ponce

Free museum in a former colonial palace exhibiting works by modern & contemporary Mexican artists.

12:00 PM - 1:30 PM

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$5

8 - 12 min

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Parque de La Mejorada

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

2:00 PM - 3:00 PM

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Free

4 - 6 min

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Wayan'e

7:00 PM - 8:30 PM

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$60

Day 3

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$111

·

$ 4

Habaneros Yucatán - Cocina Yucateca y Mariscos

Excelencia en Cocina Yucateca y Mexicana, en medio de un intimo y cálido ambiente, acompañado de un excelente servicio.

7:30 AM - 8:30 AM

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$20

8 - 11 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

13 - 16 min

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Quinta Montes Molina

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

11:30 AM - 1:00 PM

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$10

8 - 10 min

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Plaza Grande

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

1:30 PM - 2:30 PM

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Free

2 - 3 min

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Picheta

7:00 PM - 8:30 PM

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$56

Day 4

+

$128

·

$ 2

Pan & Kof.Feé

7:30 AM - 8:30 AM

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$48

2 - 3 min

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Museo de Antropología e Historia / Palacio Cantón

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

9:00 AM - 11:00 AM

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$10

7 - 9 min

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Museum of the City of Merida

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

11:30 AM - 1:00 PM

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$10

4 - 6 min

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Loncheria Punto y Coma

7:00 PM - 8:30 PM

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$60

Budget breakdown: $385 In total

Activities & Food:$377

Transport:$8