Uxmal from Mérida: planning the day trip
Uxmal is an archaeological zone in Yucatán’s Puuc region. Here’s how to plan the journey from Mérida, what to look for at the site and what to check before setting out.
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Uxmal is an archaeological zone in Yucatán’s Puuc region. Here’s how to plan the journey from Mérida, what to look for at the site and what to check before setting out.
Teatro Peón Contreras is a historic theatre in central Mérida, inaugurated in 1908. Find its address, background and practical points to check before planning a visit.
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Parque de la Mejorada sits in Mérida’s Centro, beside the Museo de la Canción Yucateca. Pair the square with nearby museums or include it on a walk through the city.
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Build a Mérida one-day itinerary around Plaza Grande, the cathedral, Casa de Montejo and Santa Ana Market. Add a cultural stop or a recurring evening event to suit y…
Museo de la Canción Yucateca in Mérida preserves the legacy of Yucatecan music, especially trova yucateca. Here’s what its collection includes and what to check befo…
Izamal brings Maya, colonial and contemporary history together in Yucatán. Plan time for the Convento de San Antonio de Padua and the archaeological zone, and confir…
Mercado de Santa Ana is a food-focused stop in Mérida’s Santa Ana neighborhood, while Lucas de Gálvez and Santiago are two other central markets. Compare their locat…
Mérida International Airport sits southwest of the city, and the drive to Hotel Santa Ana takes about 37 minutes. Choose an airport taxi, a bus route, private transp…
Casa de Montejo is a historic house and museum on Mérida’s Plaza Grande. Find its visiting hours, free admission details and what to see inside.