Best places: Sights & Landmarks in Merida, Mexico

Circular, Mayan-style homage to Mexican history by Colombian artist Rómulo Rozo & lit up at night.

Bustling park with shaded paths & benches, plus music & dance events & a flag-raising ceremony.

Yucatecan Serenade, an open-air dance with live music, has been held weekly since 1965 at this park.

1500s cathedral with stark Renaissance architecture, partially built with stones from Mayan ruins.

Memorial to writer José Díaz Bolio in a small urban space with carousels, a skate park & food carts.

👍👍 Beautiful old church with quiet park and small square. Such a nice neighborhood. Our Ainbnb was right across the street for 8 days.

Tours are offered at this restored 1902 mansion with European furniture, decor & scenic gardens.

👍 This is a very interesting area worthy to be visited. The "Montejo Paseo" is a 6 km amazing street (built following French style) where you can admire amazing villas from XIX century. At the very end of the street, you will find the "Monumento a la patria" - very nice as well - to go there better to...

Striking, modern Mayan cultural museum with many exhibits of art, handicrafts & history.

Relaxed, open plaza featuring benches, commemorative statues & manicured grounds.

👍👍 Quiet grassy spot amidst the traffic. Mornings are lovely

The rotating exhibits in this lavish museum examine the region's cultural heritage.

This stately, restored 16th century house-turned-musuem features art exhibitions & cultural events.

👍👍 Lovely area of Merida for a walk or to visit a cafe!

Museum featuring exhibits on the history of Mérida from Mayan times to the present.

👍👍 This is the place to get a good Panamá hat or an original Yucatán one. Just look for Don Jorge (see my pics), he's always there evenings on the 60th street like 40 meters before the red light. I've got the best prices and quality after asking in man, shops in Yucatán... No necessary to bargain, real...

City square with benches, shade trees, nearby food vendors & views of a nearby historic church.

👍👍 Crowded at night, you can hear a lot of music.

👍👍 I hate guided tours. This was a massive exception. You don’t have to take the tour - you can walk around by yourself - but this was GREAT. They have a collection of native fruit trees, that in-season they let you taste/smell/touch. They keep native bees. They tell ancient legends about how Maya beli...