San Juan Travel Guide
Mérida
Popular places to visit
Progreso Beach
If a restful holiday is part of your travel plans, Progreso Beach might be the perfect place to visit during your trip to Mérida. Stroll along the area's seaside or simply enjoy its restaurants.
Paseo de Montejo
Walk down this beautiful tree-lined avenue for a little taste of all the things that make Mérida such a charming place to visit.
Yucatan International Convention Center
Learn about the events happening in Yucatan International Convention Center during your trip to Mérida. While in this culturally rich area, find time to visit its shops.
Plaza Grande
Locals stop for friendly chats and large shady trees line the paved walkways. This main square is truly the heart of downtown Merida.
Mérida Cathedral
Visit chapels and survey impressive works of religious art inside this ancient church, an imposing building in the historical center of Merida.
Cenotes Cuzama
Commune with nature and explore the great outdoors at Cenotes Cuzama during your travels in Cuzama. While you're in the area, wander around the natural setting.
Things to do
From Merida: Chichen Itza Tour, Izamal, Cenote Ik Kil and Food
Las Coloradas, Río Lagartos and Playa Cancunito Tour from Mérida
Mérida: Panoramic Sightseeing Tour Bus Ticket with 2 Routes
Mérida Cantinas Tour: Bites, Booze and Vibes
Mérida Food Tour: Markets and Street Flavors
Motul, Hacienda, Xcambo, Pink Salt Mine & Progreso Day Trip
Top hotels in San Juan
Hotel Pakal 58 Centro
Staff,air conditioning and room cleaning were excellent. Room very small and no car parking available.
Reviewed on 25 Apr 2026
Cigno Hotel (Adults Only)
Lovely property with great food and helpful staff. Room was very comfortable. Would highly recommend and return.
Reviewed on 17 Apr 2026
Hyatt Place Merida/Via Montejo
Clean rooms, and very good breakfast. Highly recommend 👍👌
Reviewed on 1 May 2026
Residence Inn by Marriott Merida
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Reviewed on 29 Apr 2026
Fiesta Americana - Merida
The hotel is very conveniently located, it is kept very clean and the staff were all helpful. Highly recommend.
Reviewed on 6 May 2026
Gran Hotel Panamericana Merida
Hotel is good as well staff, location is great, no in the center off downtown but close enough (3 blocks from plaza grande), breakfast was good enough if you don’t want to go and about on empty stomach.
Reviewed on 4 May 2026
Other neighbourhoods around San Juan
Mérida Centro
Mérida Centro is known for its abundant dining options, and you can plan a trip to Plaza Grande and US Visa Applicant Service Center while you're in town.
Santa Lucia
If you're looking for some top things to see and do in Santa Lucia and surrounding area, you can visit Plaza Grande and US Visa Applicant Service Center.
Barrio de Santiago
While visiting Barrio de Santiago, you might make a stop by sights like Casa Frederick Catherwood and Merida English Library.
Zona Paseo Montejo
While visiting Zona Paseo Montejo, you might make a stop by sights like Paseo 60 and Paseo de Montejo.
García Ginerés
When in García Ginerés, you can plan a visit to Paseo 60 and Casa Montes Molina Museum, some noteworthy sights in the nearby area.
Itzimná
Itzimná might not have many top sights, but Paseo 60 and Monument to the Fatherland are two attractions nearby that you can check out.
