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
From Merida: Chichen Itza Tour, Izamal, Cenote Ik Kil and Food
Mérida: Panoramic Sightseeing Tour Bus Ticket with 2 Routes
Uxmal and Kabah Ruins Tour with Chocolate History
4 Cenotes Tour in Homún all inclusive from Merida
Tour to Uxmal Kabah and Chocolate Museum from Mérida
Top hotels in Santa Lucia
Gamma Mérida El Castellano
Great place and would stay again. Need better coordination for box lunch between kitchen and reception. Receptionist ( Evelyn) could be more forthcoming and helpful. Box lunch options needed and a more reasonable price. Crazy price for a beyond uninspiring option of a cheese sandwich apple and water! ...
Reviewed on 9 Jan 2026
Holiday Inn Express Merida Centro by IHG
Customer service is amazing from everyone at this location.
Reviewed on 9 Jan 2026
Hotel Maya Yucatán
Muy centrico y em staff atento
Reviewed on 31 Aug 2025
Hotel Santa Lucía
Clean room, great front desk staff.
Reviewed on 30 Dec 2025
Hotel Santa María Mérida
Would recommend anytime ... staff was super helpful, hotel was clean / beautifully decorated, well located, and the rooms were very comfortable. Suggestion : Provide glasses (for drinks)
Reviewed on 9 Nov 2025
Hotel Mucuy
I'm happy to be near the Cathedral. Room size is good. Swimming pool is topped up and clean. The best is thdt it's quiet, day and night.
Reviewed on 8 Jan 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 Merida English Library.
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.
