Parque de la Mejorada is a public square in Mérida’s Centro, at Calle 50 between Calle 57 and Calle 59. It makes a handy point to link nearby museums with a walk through the city, including a stop at the Museo de la Canción Yucateca beside the park.
- Location: Calle 50 between Calle 57 and Calle 59, Centro.
- From Santa Ana, a hotel in Mérida: about a 19-minute walk.
- Nearby stops: the Museo de la Canción Yucateca and Museo de Arte Popular de Yucatán.
- Biciruta: Parque de la Mejorada is stop 03.
The park and its place in Mérida
Parque de la Mejorada is a Centro square at the meeting point of Calle 50 and the streets Calle 57 and Calle 59. Use the surrounding streets to orient your visit, then take in the nearby cultural stops on foot.
According to Mérida’s municipal Biciruta page, the park is stop 03, with an activity window of 8:00 a.m. to 12:30 p.m.; activities and hours may change without notice. If you’re planning around it, check the official site before you go.
Landmarks and cultural stops around the square
The Museo de la Canción Yucateca is beside Parque de la Mejorada, at Calle 57 No. 464. You can connect the stop with the Museo de la Canción Yucateca visit guide when planning what to see around the square.
A short walk through Barrio de la Mejorada brings you to the Museo de Arte Popular de Yucatán at Calle 50-A No. 487.
The museum is housed in Casa Molina, built in 1900 for Carmela Molina; the museum opened on July 28, 2007. It has six permanent exhibition rooms, a room for temporary exhibitions, and a reference collection visitors may consult.
The Museo de Arte Popular de Yucatán is open Wednesday through Saturday, 10:00–17:00, and Sunday, 10:00–15:00. The Museo de la Ciudad is another museum stop in the Centro, in the former post office building at Calle 56 No. 529-A, between Calle 65 and Calle 65-A. Its hours are Tuesday through Friday, 9:00–20:00, and Saturday and Sunday, 9:00–14:00.
How do you get from central Mérida to Parque de la Mejorada?
From central Mérida, walk to Parque de la Mejorada and continue to the Museo de la Canción Yucateca beside the square or toward the other nearby cultural stops.
For a broader route through the city, the one-day Mérida walking itinerary offers a way to connect the park with other central sights.
When to include the park in a city day
Include Parque de la Mejorada when you’re visiting its neighboring museums or following the Biciruta through the city. The municipal Biciruta page also identifies a Jardín de los Pintores at the park, making the square a useful point to pause along that route.
For a museum-focused visit, start with the museum whose hours fit your schedule, then add the park and the nearby Museo de la Canción Yucateca. Museum schedules and activity times can change, so check the relevant official site before setting out.
FAQs
Where is Parque de la Mejorada?
It is in Mérida’s Centro, at Calle 50 between Calle 57 and Calle 59.
Which museum is beside the park?
The Museo de la Canción Yucateca is beside Parque de la Mejorada, at Calle 57 No. 464.
Is Parque de la Mejorada a Biciruta stop?
Yes. Parque de la Mejorada is stop 03 on the Biciruta.