Mérida (Mexico)
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In this Article
- Introduction
- Neighbourhoods
- Sights and Activities
- Events and Festivals
- Weather
- Getting There
- Getting Around
- Eat
- Drink
- Sleep
- Work
- Learn
- Keep Connected
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Introduction
Mérida is the capital of the state of Yucatan, located at the northwestern tip of the Yucatan Pensinula in Mexico. It's also the largest city within the state and has about 800,000 inhabitants. The metropolitan area is a little bigger with 900,000 people and includes the municipalities of Uman and Kanasin
Neighbourhoods
Sights and Activities
- Museum of Contemporary Arts
- Natural History Museum
- Monumento a la Patria
- Palacio de Gobierno
- Catedral de San Ildefonso (1598), the first in the continental Americas.
Events and Festivals
Weather
Mérida, like most of the region, has hot and humid conditions typical for the tropical location of this part of Mexico. The temperatures are high throughout the year, with mostly between 30 and 34 degrees Celcius and nights between 17 and 23 degrees Celcius. December and January are coolest, with average daytime temperatures of around 29 degrees Celcius while May peaks at 35 degrees on average. June to October is the rainy season, when hot and humid conditions are even worse and there is a chance of hurricanes as well. November to March obviously is the better time for a visit, though it's more crowded and prices rise a little, though not as much compared to coastal areas.
Getting There
By Plane
Manuel Crescencio Rejón International Airport (MID) serves the city with a number of airlines. Destinations include Mexico City, Guadalajara, Cancun, Veracruz, Villahermosa, Monterrey, Houston, Miami, Milan, Toronto, Belize City and San Pedro Sula (Honduras).
By Train
By Car
By Bus
Autobuses de Oriente and Uno buses have connections to quite a few Mexican cities in the southern parts of the country, including Campeche, Cancun, Oaxaca and Mexico City.
By Boat
Eat
Drink
Sleep
Budget
| Property | Address | Type | Popularity |
|---|---|---|---|
| Aventura Hotel | Calle 61 #580 between Calle 74 and 76 Centro | Hotel | 66 |
| Casa San Juan B&B | Calle 62 #545 A centro 69 x 71 by SAN JUAN PARK | Guesthouse | 72 |
| El Jardin | Calle 70, 509, x 61 y 63 Centro, Merida, Yucatán | Guesthouse | 90 |
| Faby Hostel | Calle 44 # 501 d x 61 y 63 col. Centro Calle 44 # 502 b x 61 y 63 col. Centro | Guesthouse | 87 |
| Hostel Zocalo | Calle 63 #508 higes between 60 and 62 Frente al Zocalo | Hostel | 68 |
| Hotel Casa de Las Columnas | Calle 59 #636 entre 80 y 82 | Hotel | 100 |
| Hotel del Peregrino | Calle 51 # 488 por 54 y 56 centro cp 97000 Meroda | Hotel | 86 |
| Hotel Piedra de Agua | Calle 60 498 entre 59 y 61, Centro | Hotel | - |
| La Casa del Tio Dach | Calle 61 # 446 entre 50 y 52 | Guesthouse | 92 |
| Nomadas | 62 # 433 por 51, Centro | Hostel | 86 |
| Santa Lucia Hostal | C 55 # 512 x 64 y 62 Centro | Guesthouse | 79 |
Mid-Range
Upscale
Work
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