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

Eduardo Baeza

Eduardo Baeza

7 Mar 2024

Join me on a thrilling 6-day adventure in Mérida, where we'll uncover ancient wonders, stroll through picturesque parks, and savor mouthwatering vegetarian, seafood, and Mexican delicacies. Get ready for an unforgettable journey!

Trip to Mérida

Day 1Lucas de Gálvez and Vegetarian Delights
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$296

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$ 6

Merida

Depart from your stay 🏨

11 - 14 min

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Lucas de Gálvez
7:30 AM - 8:30 AM
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$76
3 - 4 min

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Parque Eulogio Rosado
Small, tree-dotted square facing the city museum, with benches & food stalls selling Mexican snacks.
9:00 AM - 10:00 AM
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Free
8 - 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
10 - 12 min

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Parque de las Américas
Urban park centered on a Mayan-inspired outdoor concert space, with evening dancing & food trucks.
12:00 PM - 1:00 PM
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Free
4 - 6 min

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El Árbol, Cocina vegetariana
1:30 PM - 3:00 PM
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$116
1 - 2 min

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Restaurante Vegetariano el Arbol
7:00 PM - 8:30 PM
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$104
Day 2Seafood Feast and Park Adventures
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$337

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$ 6

Merida

Depart from your stay 🏨

9 - 11 min

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El Rey Camarón
7:30 AM - 8:30 AM
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$76
8 - 11 min

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ACUAPARQUE
9:00 AM - 11:00 AM
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$25
16 - 20 min

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Parque de La Mejorada
Relaxed, open plaza featuring benches, commemorative statues & manicured grounds.
11:30 AM - 12:30 PM
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Free
2 - 3 min

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Templo de Mérida
1:00 PM - 2:30 PM
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$128
2 - 3 min

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Savia
7:00 PM - 8:30 PM
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$108
Day 3Cocktails, Plazas, and Cuban Cuisine
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$276

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$ 8

Merida

Depart from your stay 🏨

14 - 17 min

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7:30 AM - 8:30 AM
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$80
1 - 2 min

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Parque de La Ermita de Santa Isabel
9:00 AM - 10:00 AM
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Free
8 - 10 min

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Plaza Grande
Bustling park with shaded paths & benches, plus music & dance events & a flag-raising ceremony.
10:30 AM - 11:30 AM
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Free
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.
12:00 PM - 1:00 PM
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Free
4 - 6 min

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Restaurante la Cubanita
1:30 PM - 3:00 PM
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$120
8 - 11 min

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Oliva Enoteca
7:00 PM - 8:30 PM
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$76
Day 4Sushi, Cenotes, and Taquerías
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$315

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$ 8

Merida

Depart from your stay 🏨

32 - 39 min

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Sensei Sushi Mayab
7:30 AM - 8:30 AM
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$72
9 - 11 min

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Cenote Xlacah
Natural limestone pool for swimming located near a popular Maya archaeological site.
9:00 AM - 10:30 AM
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$15
35 - 42 min

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Parque de Santiago
Tree-dotted park popular for its fruit & vegetable market, with food stalls & an ornate church.
11:00 AM - 12:00 PM
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Free
3 - 4 min

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Taquería Tetiz
1:00 PM - 2:30 PM
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$104
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Taqueria la Lupita
7:00 PM - 8:30 PM
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$124
Day 5Barbacoa, Ecological Parks, and Sushi
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$220

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$ 8

Merida

Depart from your stay 🏨

23 - 28 min

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Barbacoa Lico
7:30 AM - 8:30 AM
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$60
4 - 5 min

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Jardín BEPENSA
9:00 AM - 10:00 AM
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Free
4 - 5 min

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Poniente Ecological Park
Scenic, outdoor recreation space with paved paths, a public pool & children's play equipment.
10:30 AM - 11:30 AM
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Free
7 - 9 min

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Parque de la Paz
12:00 PM - 1:00 PM
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Free
6 - 9 min

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Sushi Mix Centenario
1:30 PM - 3:00 PM
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$76
15 - 18 min

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Taqueria Celes
7:00 PM - 8:30 PM
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$84
Day 6Zoo Hopping and Sushi Extravaganza
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$296

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$ 10

Merida

Depart from your stay 🏨

20 - 24 min

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7:30 AM - 8:30 AM
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$72
12 - 18 min

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Parque Zoológico del Centenario
Zoo with exhibits of tigers, giraffes, hippos, primates, birds & other animals.
9:00 AM - 11:00 AM
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$10
18 - 22 min

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Parque Zoológico Animaya
Zoo featuring mammals & reptiles, a boat ride & an observation tower modeled after a Mayan stele.
11:30 AM - 1:30 PM
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$10
5 - 6 min

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Estrella de Mar II
2:00 PM - 3:30 PM
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$108
4 - 5 min

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SushiMix
7:00 PM - 8:30 PM
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$96

Budget breakdown: $1783 In total

Activities & Food:$1740
Transport:$43