San Benito Travel Guide
Mérida
Visit San Benito
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.
Mérida Cathedral
Visit chapels and survey impressive works of religious art inside this ancient church, an imposing building in the historical center of Merida.
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.
Celestún Beach
Why not spend a care-free afternoon at Celestún Beach during your travels in Mérida?
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
From Merida: Chichen Itza Tour, Izamal, Cenote Ik Kil and Food
Chichen Pueblos Magicos,Izamal,Valladolid & Nool Ha Cenote Day Trip
Top hotels in San Benito
Tecnohotel Beach
Its a beautiful beach very quiet and relaxing atmosphere. Ill certainly be back
Reviewed on 19 Oct 2025
Casa Bul-Kay's
Bien en general
Reviewed on 25 Sept 2025
Hotel Playa Linda
The only drawback was that there was no elevator. It’s very hard to carry luggage up or down stairs, especially as seniors.
Reviewed on 23 Oct 2025
Reef Yucatan Hotel and Convention Center All Inclusive
Nice place for couples and families. Staff was very nice and helpful
Reviewed on 14 Oct 2025
Hotel Scappata
The room was clean, the staff were extremely attentive, and the beach was perfect. A chair was available every time we went to the beach. I will come back again, and recommend this hotel to my friends. Progresso was walkable and quiet, a family, friendly beach town.
Reviewed on 19 Oct 2025
Tecnohotel Casa Villamar
Large comfortable room. In a nice old building several blocks from the malecon
Reviewed on 23 Aug 2025
Other neighbourhoods around San Benito
Miramar
Travellers like the historical sites in Miramar, and Pink Salt Flats is a top attraction you might want to visit.
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 Pier.
