Mexico - Winter 23/24 : 2023-12-11 : Travel to Merida

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Type Name Description Service Provider Cost Notes Actions
General Info Parque de la Paz AirBnB Host Recommendation: Parque de la Paz $0.00 When planning a visit to this place, you can easily and conveniently reach it by public transport. Parque de la Paz is located a short distance from the following stations: Terminal ADO Mérida CAME
General Info Parque Zoológico Animaya AirBnB Host Recommendation: Parque Zoológico Animaya $0.00 Zoo featuring mammals & reptiles, a boat ride & an observation tower modeled after a Mayan stele.
General Info Centro Cultural Olimpo AirBnB Host Recommendation: Centro Cultural Olimpo $0.00 Opened in 1999, this modern cultural center offers a planetarium, art exhibits & film screenings.
General Info Evening Gatherings So here is what to do in Merida every night of the week, which often involves dancing the night away $0.00
  1. Monday: Vaqueria Night is the beautiful Folkloric Ballet of Merida shows regional music, dance, and clothes, accompanied by the Jaranera Orchestra. Calle 62 in front of the Municipal Palace. 9:00-10:00 pm Mondays. Free
  2. Tuesday:
    1. Trova kicks off Tuesday nights with a regional Trova performance of romantic music, regional to Yucatan. Cultural Center. 8:00 pm Tuesdays. Free
    2. Musical Memories allows the romance to continue by finding a partner to dance the night away, as Big Band sounds are played under the stars by a live orchestra. Parque Santiago. 8:30-10:00 pm Tuesdays. Free
  3. Wednesday: Take a break from the dancing to see the Dialogues of the Conqueror show every Wednesday. Outside of his home, a representation of Francisco de Montejo portrays historic events along with video mapping. In front of the Casa de Montejo Museum 8:00 pm Wednesdays. Free
  4. Thursday: Yucatecan Serenade is one of the longest-standing weekly events in the city, having been going on for over 40 years. Watching this folkloric show is a must for things to do in Merida on a Thursday night. Parque Santa Lucia 9:00 pm Thursdays. Free.
  5. Friday:
    1. Video mapping of the Cathedral is the main cultural event of the Friday evenings in Merida. During this event known as “Sacred Stones,” the Cathedral of Merida is lit up with colorful images and impressive animation. Cathedral 9:00 pm Thursdays. Free.
    2. Corazón de Mérida: Yet for something more lively on Fridays, stroll along the two blocks of Calle 60 which become closed to vehicles on Fridays (and Saturdays) as the restaurants, cafes, and bars spill onto the street. Calle 60 between Calles 57-61 8:00 pm – 1:00 am Fridays & Saturdays. Free.
  6. Saturday:
    1. Noche Mexicana boasts a night of Mexican culture with traditional music and dance performances spanning from the Yucatan and other regions across the country. Remate Paseo Montejo 8:00 – 10:00 pm. Free
    2. Pok Ta Pok. Reminder: the Mayan ball game, already highlighted in this guide, is Saturdays. Cathedral 8:00 pm Saturdays. Free.
  7. Sunday: Merida en Domingo is an all-day event in which food stalls and pop-up restaurants congregate in the plaza with more marquesita stands than you can count. As night approaches, bands begin to play and people start to dance. It’s a beautiful Sunday tradition in Merida that compliments the Sunday bike route (see Merida Thing to Do #3). Plaza Grande 9:00 am – 7:00 pm Sundays Free.
Travel Resource A Beginner's Guide to Public Transportation in Mérida $0.00
Travel
Type Name Service Provider Origin Destination Cost Notes Actions
Bus To Merida ADO Valladolid Mérida Centro Histórico $34.77 Booked through ADO website

12:25 - 15:40
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Type Name Description Service Provider Cost Kms To Date Total Notes Actions
Other 3 beautiful cenotes near Merida $0.00
Other 13 Must-See Merida Cenotes $0.00
Other The Best Merida Cenotes $0.00
Accommodation
Type Name Service Provider Confirmation Location Cost Notes Actions
Bed and Breakfast Casa Petronila AirBnB Merida $0.00 Canceled by host 2023/12/01
Bed and Breakfast Casa Carmita AirBnB Merida $1088.79 Free cancellation before 15:00 on Dec 10
Check-In: 15:00, Check-Out: 12:00. Leave keys on bureau or put them on room door
Entry instructions and WiFi on AirBnB 24 hours before stay
Guest favorite, Superhost, Room plus private bathroom in home with shared spaces.
Luggage drop-off allowed. Pets allowed.


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Mérida has been on my list to visit ever since Brent and I first came to the Yucatán in 2017. Today, after collecting our delinquent laundry, and taking a ride on the ADO bus, we finally made it.

Our AirBnB is pretty cool. It’s another hostel-y kind of place with a shared kitchen. It is an old building that the proprietor is fixing up. The rooms have really cool original doors, and there’s a beautiful shared courtyard.

Mérida is much larger and bustlier than Valladolid. It will take some getting used to. Good thing there are LOTS of interesting things to see here, including lots of old buildings in interesting states of decay.

We got some praise from our Valladolid host who says we’re ‘strong, despite the years’. Hmmmm.


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