Gina & Daniel

Recommendations:

Food Options:

While we’re certain you have looked at the vast food scene in the city, below are places we’ve been recommended to attend to. Every Mexican restaurant is legit Mexican :)

-   Traditional Yucatecan:  La Chaya Maya, MUGY, Merci, Casa Yucatan, Los Almendros, La Tradición,
                                                        Taqueria La Lupita, Wayan’e, Tixkokob Pueblo Pibil

-       Salon Gallos:  Yucatecan/Lebanese

-       Small Bites: Pancho Maiz

-       Italian: Oliva

-       Caribbean: La Cubanita

-       Oaxacan: Apaola, Sandunga

-       El barrio

-       Piensa Rosa

-       Coffee enthusiasts: Sempere

Places to Visit in Merida 

-       Merida Cathedral – Catedral de San Ildefonso

-       Museum of Yucatecan Gastronomy (MUGY) – Museo del la Gastronomía Yucateca

-       Park: Parque Santa Lucía (restaurants and bars nearby)

-       Zoo: Parque Zoológico del Centenario

-       Canton Museum: Museo Cantón

 Check free cultural events in the city:

https://yucatantoday.com/eventos/

https://visitmerida.mx/eventsVisit/11

Places to Visit Outside of Merida:

-       Uxmal - Mayan City, 40 min from Merida

-       Chichén Itzá: 2 hours from Merida

-       Izamal: Yellow City.  1 hour from Merida; known for Queso Relleno (Edam Cheese)

-       Reserva Estatal Geohidrologica Anillo de Cenotes: 1 hour from Merida

-       Beaches: Progreso 30 minl; Celestun &  Sisal: ~1 hour from Merida