Santa Lucia Travel Guide
Mérida
Visit Santa Lucia
Popular places to visit
Progreso Beach
Nothing says holiday like spending a lazy day at Progreso Beach, a popular beach in 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.
Uxmal Archaeological Site
Learn about the local history of Santa Elena with a stop at Uxmal Archaeological Site. While in this relaxing area, you can savour the local chocolate shops and restaurants.
Things to do
Chichen Itza, Private Cenote/Food Experience & the magic Izamal
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
Uxmal and Kabah Ruins Tour with Chocolate History
Motul, Hacienda, Xcambo, Pink Salt Mine & Progreso Day Trip
Top hotels in Santa Lucia
Holiday Inn Express Merida Centro by IHG
"Great location"
Reviewed on 19 May 2026
Hotel Santa María Mérida
"Our room was very basic but clean. The reception and pool areas are lovely . The location is great and really close to the main sights and bars and restaurants Given the price it was excellent value for money"
Reviewed on 30 May 2026
Hotel Maya Yucatán
"The rooms doesn't look like in the pictures. They look deteriorated. No internet. AC doesn't work well."
Reviewed on 25 May 2026
Gamma Mérida El Castellano
"nothing to add. lovely stay"
Reviewed on 23 May 2026
Hotel Santa Lucía
"It’s a nice room but need more care ( a/c doesn’t have power, the hot and cold water too)"
Reviewed on 11 May 2026
Hotel Real Toledo by Kavia
"Excelente el trato y atención del personal de recepción en todos los turnos. Áreas de oportunidad, la supervision en la limpieza, mejorar la atención, limpieza y orden en breakfast. Gracias"
Reviewed on 3 May 2026
Other neighbourhoods around Santa Lucia
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.
Barrio de Santiago
While visiting Barrio de Santiago, you might make a stop by sights like Casa Frederick Catherwood and Catherwood House Museum.
San Juan
Though San Juan may not have many top sights, you can venture to the surrounding area to see attractions like US Visa Applicant Service Center and Plaza Grande.
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.
