San Benito Travel Guide
Mérida
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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
Motul, Hacienda, Xcambo, Pink Salt Mine & Progreso Day Trip
Shore Excursion: The Wonders of Progesso with Beach, Food & Drink
Chichen Itza, Private Cenote/Food Experience & the magic Izamal
From Merida: Chichen Itza Tour, Izamal, Cenote Ik Kil and Food
Top hotels in San Benito
Tecnohotel Beach
friendly staff , nice facility and amenities. Fab locale right on the beach.
Reviewed on 31 Oct 2025
Casa Bul-Kay's- Where Confort Meets Consierge Care
Muy buena atención, espacios muy comodos y amplios, vista y ubicación espectaculares. Sin duda regresaremos.
Reviewed on 21 Jan 2026
Hotel Playa Linda
Room was clean. The location is great. The staff was extremely friendly. Ocean front room, awesome balcony. We had a small kitchen that was perfect for making our breakfast.
Reviewed on 25 Jan 2026
Reef Yucatan Hotel and Convention Center All Inclusive
While this is an older resort, the staff was extremely couteous and attentive. The rooms were very clean and housekeeping attended them every day. The front desk staff were very helpful and put us in touch with very competent transportation, as the resort is a bit off the beaten track, which added ...
Reviewed on 25 Jan 2026
Tecnohotel Casa Villamar
Was not clear the access to beach club was 30 mins driving, the hotel is not in the water, however is a walkable distance
Reviewed on 27 Jan 2026
Hotel Scappata
Comfortable rooms, good food and customer service. Beautiful location.
Reviewed on 20 Jan 2026
Other neighbourhoods around San Benito
San Bruno
Check out nearby sights like Pink Salt Flats while you're spending some time in San Bruno and the surrounding area.
Chicxulub Puerto
Travellers like the beaches in Chicxulub Puerto, and Playa Uaymitun is a top attraction you might want to visit.
Boulevard Turístico Malecón
While visiting Boulevard Turístico Malecón, you might make a stop by sights like Progreso Beach and Meteorite Museum.
Progreso Centro
While Progreso Centro isn't home to many top sights, Progreso Beach and Progreso Lighthouse are some notable places to visit nearby.
Puerto Yucalpetén
While Puerto Yucalpetén may not have many sights to explore, venturing just a little farther will lead you to top things to see and do like Progreso Beach and Progreso Lighthouse.
