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7 Days in Mérida: Exploring the Heart of YUC, Mexico

Dalia Pelayo

Dalia Pelayo

4 Oct 2023

Join me on a thrilling 7-day adventure in Mérida, YUC, Mexico. Discover the vibrant Plaza Grande, immerse yourself in nature at Parque de la Alemán and Poniente Ecological Park, and get up close with exotic animals at Parque Zoológico Animaya. Experience the rich culture at Parque de San Juan and Crafts Bazar García Rejón, and step back in time at the historic Hacienda Teya. Don't miss the chance to visit the captivating Parque Zoológico del Centenario. Get ready for an unforgettable journey!

Trip to Mérida

Day 1
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$0

Plaza Grande
Bustling park with shaded paths & benches, plus music & dance events & a flag-raising ceremony.
8:00 AM - 9:00 AM
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Free
Day 2
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$0

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$ 1

Parque de la Alemán
Memorial to writer José Díaz Bolio in a small urban space with carousels, a skate park & food carts.
8:00 AM - 9:00 AM
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Free
16 - 20 min

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Poniente Ecological Park
Scenic, outdoor recreation space with paved paths, a public pool & children's play equipment.
9:30 AM - 10:30 AM
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Free
Day 3
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$5

Parque Zoológico Animaya
Zoo featuring mammals & reptiles, a boat ride & an observation tower modeled after a Mayan stele.
8:00 AM - 10:00 AM
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$5
Day 4
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$0

Parque de San Juan
City space with a monument to former president Benito Juárez, overlooked by a colonial-era church.
8:00 AM - 9:00 AM
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Free
6 - 9 min

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Crafts Bazar García Rejón
9:30 AM - 10:30 AM
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Free
Day 5
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$25

Hacienda Teya - Fundada en 1683
8:00 AM - 9:30 AM
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$25
Day 6
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$5

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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$5
Day 7
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$0

Budget breakdown: $36 In total

Activities & Food:$35
Transport:$1