7 Days in Mérida: A Journey of Culture and Culinary Delights

Dafne Johnson

9 Jan 2024

Embark on a 7-day adventure in Mérida, where ancient marvels and mouthwatering cuisine await. Immerse yourself in the vibrant culture as you explore historic parks, visit art museums, and indulge in local delicacies. Get ready for a journey filled with excitement, discovery, and unforgettable experiences.

Trip to Mérida

Tours & Activities

Viator Tours

Day 1From Tacos to Ecological Parks: Mérida's Hidden Gems

$87

$ 3

7:30 AM - 8:30 AM

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$27

5 - 8 min

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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

13 - 20 min

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

10:30 AM - 11:30 AM

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Free

10 - 12 min

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

12:00 PM - 1:00 PM

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Free

10 - 15 min

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1:30 PM - 3:00 PM

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$45

6 - 8 min

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7:00 PM - 8:30 PM

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$15

Day 2Pastries, Wildlife, and Art: Mérida's Eclectic Mix

$87

$ 2

Tere Cazola - Comercializadora de Pasteles

7:30 AM - 8:30 AM

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7 - 10 min

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

9:00 AM - 11:00 AM

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8 - 10 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.

11:30 AM - 1:00 PM

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3 - 4 min

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1:30 PM - 3:00 PM

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$51

3 - 4 min

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Restaurante de comida mexicana

1:00 PM - 2:30 PM

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$15

Day 3Coffee, History, and Authentic Yucatecan Cuisine

$88

7:30 AM - 8:30 AM

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$15

4 - 6 min

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

9:00 AM - 10:30 AM

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6 - 9 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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$11

4 - 6 min

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1:00 PM - 2:30 PM

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$12

6 - 9 min

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7:00 PM - 8:30 PM

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$42

Day 4Cafés, Zoos, and Historic Landmarks: Mérida's Treasures

$104

$ 3

7:30 AM - 8:30 AM

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$36

9 - 11 min

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

9:00 AM - 11:00 AM

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23 - 28 min

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

11:30 AM - 12:30 PM

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Free

3 - 4 min

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Restaurante de comida mexicana

1:00 PM - 2:30 PM

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$15

3 - 4 min

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

2:30 PM - 3:30 PM

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Free

4 - 5 min

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7:00 PM - 8:30 PM

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$45

Day 5Spices, Museums, and Local Flavors: A Taste of Mérida

$103

$ 2

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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$27

8 - 11 min

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

9:00 AM - 11:00 AM

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$19

16 - 20 min

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

11:30 AM - 12:30 PM

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Free

2 - 3 min

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1:00 PM - 2:30 PM

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$45

3 - 4 min

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7:00 PM - 8:30 PM

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$12

Day 6From Local Delights to Cultural Gems: Mérida's Charms

$57

7:30 AM - 8:30 AM

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$12

2 - 3 min

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

9:00 AM - 10:30 AM

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8 - 11 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.

11:00 AM - 1:00 PM

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1 - 2 min

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1:30 PM - 3:00 PM

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$18

3 - 4 min

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7:00 PM - 8:30 PM

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$12

Day 7Mediterranean Delights and Tranquil Parks: Mérida's Finale

$66

7:30 AM - 8:30 AM

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$27

2 - 3 min

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

9:00 AM - 10:00 AM

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Free

8 - 12 min

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

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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$15

12 - 18 min

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7:00 PM - 8:30 PM

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$24

Budget breakdown: $599 In total

Activities & Food:$591

Transport:$9