Nico's Guidebook
Food scene
Restaurante La Tradición
293 C. 60Traditional food
Renowned restaurant with local cuisine. For breakfast, arrive early to avoid queues. The original restaurant, and the one I highly recommend, is situated in the corner of streets 62 and 57., downtown Merida. The building itself is a public parking.
229 locals recommend
La Chaya Maya
x 62 C. 57Renowned restaurant with local cuisine. For breakfast, arrive early to avoid queues. The original restaurant, and the one I highly recommend, is situated in the corner of streets 62 and 57., downtown Merida. The building itself is a public parking.
Nice restaurant with local cuisine. Wonderful atmosphere. There is a small shop and museum.
114 locals recommend
Museo de la Gastronomia Yucateca
466 x 55 Calle 62Nice restaurant with local cuisine. Wonderful atmosphere. There is a small shop and museum.
La Hacienda Xcanatun
For a refreshing glass of Chardonnay.
Sightseeing
Plaza Grande
S/N C. 60Downtown is a ‘must see’ spot
Walk back in time admiring the iconic buildings. Number 469 is a museum, where you can see how they used to live.
205 locals recommend
Paseo de Montejo
Paseo de MontejoWalk back in time admiring the iconic buildings. Number 469 is a museum, where you can see how they used to live.
Dzibilchaltun
Closest archeological site from Casa Chica. Pack your swimsuit.
Puuc
PuucUxmal, Kabáh, Sayil, Xlapak and Labná are included in the Puuc Route. A must-do day trip.
The golden town of Izamal. Explore the convent (Pope John Paul II visited it in 1993) and the archeological site.
243 locals recommend
Izamal
The golden town of Izamal. Explore the convent (Pope John Paul II visited it in 1993) and the archeological site.
Hacienda Yaxcopoil is one of the few haciendas that has been maintained in its original condition.
25 locals recommend
Hacienda Yaxcopoil
No.500 Calle 21Hacienda Yaxcopoil is one of the few haciendas that has been maintained in its original condition.
Traveler advice
Getting around
Roundabouts
When approaching a roundabout, the car in it has priority. Stop and continue driving when no car is coming.
Getting around
Crossroads
In crossroads, a street has always a stop sign. Stop, watch and if no cars, continue driving. If your street has no stop sign, go ahead.
What to pack
Skin protection
Bring repellent, sunscreen and hats. Use them all the time.
Traveling with kids
Toys, goggles, gloves...
Our garden is home of three playful dogs. We highly recommend you not to leave/forget anything around the pool or in the garden. The dogs will certainly play with them, meaning, destroy them.
Getting around
Parking
Parking on the street is limited in downtown Merida. There are many parking lots (Estacionamiento Público), charging by the hour.