Our Guide to Merida, Mexico On a Budget, Merida, Mexico
Mérida, Mexico is a vibrant travel destination in the Yucatan peninsula. The city has a rich cultural life, with frequent community events; dining and amenities for both budget and luxury travelers; and is conveniently located near ancient archeological sites, cenotes (underground rivers), and beaches.
We decided to stay in Mérida for three weeks at the start of the year, thanks to a recommendation from our well-traveled friends. We were impressed with the many cultural events, colorful exterior walls and secret interior courtyards, grand colonial buildings, affordable eateries, and proximity to Mayan ruins.
Although it was “winter,” temperatures still reached the high 90’s on occasion. Most days were pleasantly warm – a welcome relief from the snowpocalypse taking place in our home state of Oregon!
Although this is not an exhaustive travel guide of things to do in Mérida, it covers our top recommendations based on things we did during our stay.
If you’re looking for a great place to enjoy cultural events, a vibrant city center that feels like a small town full of historic buildings, and a great base for day trips, the city of Merida has much to offer. ...... (follow the instructions below for accessing the rest of this article).
We decided to stay in Mérida for three weeks at the start of the year, thanks to a recommendation from our well-traveled friends. We were impressed with the many cultural events, colorful exterior walls and secret interior courtyards, grand colonial buildings, affordable eateries, and proximity to Mayan ruins.
Although it was “winter,” temperatures still reached the high 90’s on occasion. Most days were pleasantly warm – a welcome relief from the snowpocalypse taking place in our home state of Oregon!
Although this is not an exhaustive travel guide of things to do in Mérida, it covers our top recommendations based on things we did during our stay.
If you’re looking for a great place to enjoy cultural events, a vibrant city center that feels like a small town full of historic buildings, and a great base for day trips, the city of Merida has much to offer. ...... (follow the instructions below for accessing the rest of this article).
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Guide Name: Our Guide to Merida, Mexico On a Budget
Guide Location: Mexico » Merida
Guide Type: Self-guided Walking Tour (Article (B))
Author: Michelle Chang
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Guide Location: Mexico » Merida
Guide Type: Self-guided Walking Tour (Article (B))
Author: Michelle Chang
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Sight(s) Featured in This Guide:
- Paseo de Montejo
- Plaza Grande
- Ermita de Santa Isabel
- Dulceria y Sorbeteria Colon
- Catedral de Merida
- Palacio Municipal
- Museo Casa Montejo
- Mercado Lucas De Galvéz
- Mercado Santa Ana
- Mercado Santiago
- Los Platos Rotos
- Casa de Frida
- Plaza Santa Ana
- La Negrita Cantina
- ²ⲹ’e
- Palo Gelato
- Panificadora Montejo
- Monumento A La Patria
- Casa Montejo
- Tienda Isstey
- Súper Akí
- Mercado Muncipal at Plaza Santiago
- Paseo de Montejo
- Casa XunanKab
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