Guidebook for Mérida
Food Scene
Bistro Cultural
a French , Mexican fusion
Great French home made food at affordable price.
average price 150 pesos
41 locals recommend
CAFÉ CRÉME
386-B Calle 41Great French home made food at affordable price.
average price 150 pesos
City/town information
Culture is at the center of Mérida’s charm
Mérida is a cultural hub of the Yucatan with multiple museums, art galleries, restaurants, theatres and stores. The beautiful colonial buildings encouraged the development of the vibrant cultural and artistic center. Music and dancing play an important role in the day-to-day life of its residents, and live performances can be seen frequently in the square and other venues around town. The Jose Peon Contreras Theatre is the center of musical entertainment including the symphony, classical music evenings and international visiting musicians.
Lots to see and do in the capital city of the Yucatan
This capital city has more to see and do than we can explain. We would recommend a few things so you are in Mérida during peak cultural and market days. Weekends are the highlight for residents and visitors. The Zocalo is host to a weekend market, cultural activities are abound Saturday and Sunday evenings, and the main road is closed off to traffic on Sundays for ‘Family Bike Day’, a day when families are encouraged to get out and ride their bike along Montejo Avenue. When planning your stay in Mérida, put food markets, clothing markets, churches, the Mayan Museum, art galleries, restaurants and neighborhoods on your list. There is more than one historic district so make sure you pick an area that inspires you or choose an area you have not seen before.
215 locals recommend
Mérida
Culture is at the center of Mérida’s charm
Mérida is a cultural hub of the Yucatan with multiple museums, art galleries, restaurants, theatres and stores. The beautiful colonial buildings encouraged the development of the vibrant cultural and artistic center. Music and dancing play an important role in the day-to-day life of its residents, and live performances can be seen frequently in the square and other venues around town. The Jose Peon Contreras Theatre is the center of musical entertainment including the symphony, classical music evenings and international visiting musicians.
Lots to see and do in the capital city of the Yucatan
This capital city has more to see and do than we can explain. We would recommend a few things so you are in Mérida during peak cultural and market days. Weekends are the highlight for residents and visitors. The Zocalo is host to a weekend market, cultural activities are abound Saturday and Sunday evenings, and the main road is closed off to traffic on Sundays for ‘Family Bike Day’, a day when families are encouraged to get out and ride their bike along Montejo Avenue. When planning your stay in Mérida, put food markets, clothing markets, churches, the Mayan Museum, art galleries, restaurants and neighborhoods on your list. There is more than one historic district so make sure you pick an area that inspires you or choose an area you have not seen before.
Traveler advice
Getting around
Uber has a great service in Merida
Uber service in Merida is not expensive, 40 pesos to reach any place in Historic District