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🌴 Yucatán & Cancún Adventure 🌊

Larisa Lopez Barredo

Larisa Lopez Barredo

11 Jan 2024

Embark on a thrilling 12-day journey through Mérida and Cancún, Mexico. Discover ancient wonders, savor mouthwatering cuisine, and soak up the vibrant culture. From hidden gems to iconic landmarks, this itinerary is a dream come true for solo travelers.

Trip to Mérida

Day 1Celestun's Flamingos and Cultural Delights
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$153

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$ 3

Art 57 Hotel

Depart from your stay 🏨

6 - 8 min

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Savia
7:30 AM - 8:30 AM
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$38
8 - 11 min

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Casa del Pueblo
Ornate building combining architectural styles including Mayan Revival, home to political offices.
9:00 AM - 10:00 AM
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Free
10 - 12 min

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Quinta Montes Molina
Tours are offered at this restored 1902 mansion with European furniture, decor & scenic gardens.
10:30 AM - 12:00 PM
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$5
4 - 6 min

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Crabster
1:00 PM - 2:30 PM
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$58
4 - 6 min

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Flamingos de Celestun
7:00 PM - 8:30 PM
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$52
Day 2Artistic Marvels and Yucatecan Delicacies
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$159

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$ 2

Art 57 Hotel

Depart from your stay 🏨

7 - 10 min

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Le Makech
7:30 AM - 8:30 AM
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$38
1 - 2 min

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Pinacoteca de Mérida Juan Gamboa Guzmán
9:00 AM - 10:00 AM
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Free
6 - 8 min

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MUSEO CONMEMORATIVO DE LA INMIGRACIÓN COREANA
Small museum with photos, documents & artifacts related to Korean immigrant history in Yucatan.
10:30 AM - 11:30 AM
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Free
9 - 14 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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$3
4 - 5 min

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Templo de Mérida
1:30 PM - 3:00 PM
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$64
9 - 14 min

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Oliva Enoteca
7:00 PM - 8:30 PM
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$54
Day 3Exploring Mérida's Parks and Local Charm
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$143

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$ 3

Art 57 Hotel

Depart from your stay 🏨

6 - 8 min

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7:30 AM - 8:30 AM
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$40
10 - 15 min

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Museo de Historia Natural
Natural history museum with dinosaur exhibits, fossils & information on regional ecology.
9:00 AM - 10:00 AM
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$5
9 - 11 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.
10:30 AM - 11:30 AM
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Free
6 - 8 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.
12:00 PM - 1:00 PM
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Free
1 - 2 min

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Rosa Sur 32
1:30 PM - 3:00 PM
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$60
1 - 2 min

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"La Tratto", Santa Lucia
7:00 PM - 8:30 PM
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$38
Day 4Cuban Flavors and Historical Treasures
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$155

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$ 1

Art 57 Hotel

Depart from your stay 🏨

8 - 12 min

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Restaurante la Cubanita
7:30 AM - 8:30 AM
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$36
6 - 9 min

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La Sala Art Gallery Merida
9:00 AM - 10:00 AM
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Free
4 - 5 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.
10:30 AM - 12:30 PM
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$5
3 - 4 min

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Trattoria la Pasta
1:00 PM - 2:30 PM
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$52
3 - 4 min

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Korean Grill and Ice Cream
7:00 PM - 8:30 PM
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$62
Day 5Museums, Van Gogh, and Seafood Delights
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$123

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$ 2

Art 57 Hotel

Depart from your stay 🏨

20 - 24 min

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Restaurante Hampton Inn
7:30 AM - 8:30 AM
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$30
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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$13
6 - 9 min

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Van Gogh Expo Mérida (The Immersive Experience)
11:30 AM - 12:30 PM
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Free
7 - 10 min

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Mariscos Villa Rica
1:00 PM - 2:30 PM
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$38
4 - 6 min

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El Cangrejito by Martin
7:00 PM - 8:30 PM
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$42
Day 6Colonial Beauty and Authentic Yucatecan Cuisine
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$130

Art 57 Hotel

Depart from your stay 🏨

6 - 9 min

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Los Bisquets Bisquets Obregón
Café restaurante con elaboración y venta de pan
7:30 AM - 8:30 AM
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$36
2 - 3 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.
9:00 AM - 10:00 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.
10:30 AM - 11:30 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.
12:00 PM - 1:00 PM
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Free
4 - 5 min

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El Marlin Azul
1:30 PM - 3:00 PM
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$54
2 - 3 min

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La Chaya Maya
1:00 PM - 2:30 PM
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$40
Day 7Chinese Cuisine, Art, and Cultural Immersion
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$150

Art 57 Hotel

Depart from your stay 🏨

11 - 16 min

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Comida China Chan Fa
7:30 AM - 8:30 AM
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$42
4 - 5 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.
9:00 AM - 10:30 AM
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$3
5 - 8 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.
11:00 AM - 12:30 PM
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$5
9 - 14 min

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Bistrola 57
1:00 PM - 2:30 PM
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$60
2 - 3 min

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La Chaya Maya
1:00 PM - 2:30 PM
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$40
Day 8Chocolate, History, and Mediterranean Delights
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$129

Art 57 Hotel

Depart from your stay 🏨

5 - 8 min

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Dafnis
7:30 AM - 8:30 AM
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$26
1 - 2 min

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Museo del Chocolate Yucateco
9:00 AM - 10:00 AM
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$5
11 - 16 min

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Museo Casa Montejo
This stately, restored 16th century house-turned-musuem features art exhibitions & cultural events.
10:30 AM - 11:30 AM
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$8
4 - 6 min

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La Chaya Maya
1:00 PM - 2:30 PM
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$40
4 - 5 min

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PITA Mediterranean Cusine & Bar
7:00 PM - 8:30 PM
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$50

Budget breakdown: $2308 In total

Activities & Food:$2293
Transport:$15

Trip to Cancún

Day 1Celestun's Flamingos and Cultural Delights
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$198

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$ 2

Waynes Boots
7:30 AM - 8:30 AM
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$38
6 - 9 min

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El Rey Archaeological Zone
Excavated Mayan ruins date to 250 A.D., comprising 47 buildings, including a pyramid-shaped temple.
9:00 AM - 10:30 AM
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$25
4 - 5 min

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Museo Maya de Cancún y Zona Arqueológica de San Miguelito
Important collection of Mayan archaeological artifacts housed in a sleekly designed setting.
11:00 AM - 2:00 PM
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$25
4 - 6 min

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Da Vinci's Restaurant
This beach side restaurant transports you to Tuscany with it's authentic Italian fare. It's like being on two vacations at once.
2:30 PM - 4:00 PM
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$58
5 - 8 min

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Pina Colada Restaurant
This beach-side restaurant and bar is the perfect place to enjoy breakfast with a view of the sunrise or a break from the beach while still relishing in the outdoors. Open for breakfast and lunch, Pina Colada has the most delicious drinks as well.
7:00 PM - 8:30 PM
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$52
Day 2Artistic Marvels and Yucatecan Delicacies
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$217

Viento Bar & Grille
7:30 AM - 8:30 AM
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$38
5 - 8 min

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Cancun Wax Museum
Guests can pose with life-sized wax models of historical figures & celebrities at this cozy museum.
9:00 AM - 10:30 AM
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$25
2 - 3 min

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Interactive Aquarium Cancún
Many sea creatures are displayed at this aquarium offering unique interactive experiences & shows.
11:00 AM - 1:00 PM
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$36
1 - 2 min

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Thai Lounge
Disfrute de la mejor comida de Tailandia en un ambiente lleno de vida, colores y sabores.
1:30 PM - 3:00 PM
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$64
2 - 3 min

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Cambalache
7:00 PM - 8:30 PM
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$54
Day 3Exploring Mérida's Parks and Local Charm
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$346

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$ 3

Restaurante la Terraza
7:30 AM - 8:30 AM
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$40
5 - 8 min

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Xel-Há Park
Sprawling natural aquarium offering activities such as snorkeling & swimming with dolphins.
9:00 AM - 3:00 PM
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$208
7 - 9 min

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La Palapa
3:30 PM - 5:00 PM
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$60
7 - 9 min

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Oscar & Lalos
7:00 PM - 8:30 PM
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$38
Day 4Cuban Flavors and Historical Treasures
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$392

Los Olivos
7:30 AM - 8:30 AM
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$36
15 - 22 min

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Xcaret Park
Waterfront eco-archaeological park offering attractions such as snorkeling & cave exploration.
9:00 AM - 3:00 PM
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$242
4 - 5 min

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La Caleta Restaurant
3:30 PM - 5:00 PM
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$52
5 - 8 min

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La Laguna
7:00 PM - 8:30 PM
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$62

Budget breakdown: $2308 In total

Activities & Food:$2293
Transport:$15