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

Karla Iusimit Armenta Bueno

11 Jan 2024

Embark on a 10-day adventure in Mérida, Mexico, and immerse yourself in the rich history, vibrant culture, and mouthwatering cuisine. From fascinating museums to charming parks, each day offers a new and exciting experience. Discover hidden gems, indulge in local delicacies, and create memories that will last a lifetime.

Trip to Mérida

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Viator

Day 1Natural Wonders and Culinary Delights

$117

$ 3

ibis Merida

Depart from your stay 🏨

13 - 16 min

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Natural history museum with dinosaur exhibits, fossils & information on regional ecology.

8:00 AM - 9:00 AM

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9 - 11 min

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

9:30 AM - 10:30 AM

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Free

8 - 12 min

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7:00 PM - 8:30 PM

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$48

2 - 3 min

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1:00 PM - 2:30 PM

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$64

Day 2Chocolate, History, and Gastronomic Delights

$139

$ 2

ibis Merida

Depart from your stay 🏨

10 - 12 min

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

8:00 AM - 9:00 AM

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Free

1 - 2 min

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9:30 AM - 10:30 AM

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11 - 16 min

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This stately, restored 16th century house-turned-musuem features art exhibitions & cultural events.

11:00 AM - 12:00 PM

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4 - 6 min

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1:00 PM - 2:30 PM

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$64

3 - 4 min

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7:00 PM - 8:30 PM

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$62

Day 3Paranormal Thrills and Artistic Marvels

$110

$ 3

ibis Merida

Depart from your stay 🏨

16 - 20 min

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8:00 AM - 9:00 AM

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8 - 10 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.

9:30 AM - 10:30 AM

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11 - 16 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.

11:00 AM - 12:30 PM

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4 - 6 min

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7:00 PM - 8:30 PM

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$62

2 - 3 min

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1:00 PM - 2:30 PM

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$38

Day 4Plaza Grande and Architectural Splendors

$119

$ 2

ibis Merida

Depart from your stay 🏨

10 - 12 min

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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

5 - 8 min

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

9:30 AM - 11:00 AM

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8 - 11 min

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1:00 PM - 2:30 PM

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$52

1 - 2 min

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7:00 PM - 8:30 PM

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$62

Day 5Folk Art, Cultural Diversity, and Gastronomic Delights

$85

$ 3

ibis Merida

Depart from your stay 🏨

9 - 11 min

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8:00 AM - 9:30 AM

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10 - 15 min

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MUSEO CONMEMORATIVO DE LA INMIGRACIÓN COREANA

Small museum with photos, documents & artifacts related to Korean immigrant history in Yucatan.

10:00 AM - 11:00 AM

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Free

6 - 8 min

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Opened in 1999, this modern cultural center offers a planetarium, art exhibits & film screenings.

11:30 AM - 12:30 PM

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Free

7 - 10 min

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1:00 PM - 2:30 PM

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$38

2 - 3 min

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7:00 PM - 8:30 PM

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$42

Day 6Parks, Cathedrals, and Authentic Flavors

$102

$ 2

ibis Merida

Depart from your stay 🏨

7 - 9 min

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

8:00 AM - 9:00 AM

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Free

11 - 16 min

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

9:30 AM - 10:30 AM

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Free

6 - 9 min

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1:00 PM - 2:30 PM

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$54

4 - 6 min

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7:00 PM - 8:30 PM

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$48

Day 7Parks, Art Galleries, and Musical Delights

$127

$ 2

ibis Merida

Depart from your stay 🏨

9 - 11 min

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

8:00 AM - 9:00 AM

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Free

4 - 6 min

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9:30 AM - 10:30 AM

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Free

1 - 2 min

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11:00 AM - 12:00 PM

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4 - 5 min

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7:00 PM - 8:30 PM

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$62

7:00 PM - 8:30 PM

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$62

Day 8Anthropology, Culture, and Gastronomic Delights

$95

$ 2

ibis Merida

Depart from your stay 🏨

5 - 6 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.

8:00 AM - 10:00 AM

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5 - 8 min

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10:30 AM - 11:30 AM

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Free

4 - 6 min

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1:00 PM - 2:30 PM

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$40

8 - 11 min

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7:00 PM - 8:30 PM

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$50

Day 9Historical Landmarks and Seafood Delicacies

$141

$ 3

ibis Merida

Depart from your stay 🏨

9 - 11 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.

8:00 AM - 9:00 AM

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Free

24 - 29 min

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

9:30 AM - 11:30 AM

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$13

7 - 10 min

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1:00 PM - 2:30 PM

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$64

4 - 6 min

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7:00 PM - 8:30 PM

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$64

Day 10Parks, Mansions, and Vegetarian Delights

$125

$ 4

ibis Merida

Depart from your stay 🏨

7 - 9 min

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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

7 - 9 min

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

9:30 AM - 11:00 AM

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6 - 8 min

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

11:30 AM - 12:30 PM

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Free

4 - 6 min

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1:00 PM - 2:30 PM

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$62

1 - 2 min

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7:00 PM - 8:30 PM

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$58

Budget breakdown: $1183 In total

Activities & Food:$1159

Transport:$24