Travel to Merida, Mexico

Country/Town visited: Merida, Mexico
Date of stay: Oct 2011
Where you stayed:  Hotel Las Arecas
Travelled with: Wife 
Tour or pre planned: Pre-planned

I must admit, there is not a whole lot to see and do in Merida, but it is a perfect stop off point to see the ruins of Uxmal and Chichen Itza.

The hotel we stayed in was called Las Arecas. A rather decent place, with crazy cheap rates (280pesos p/n), great location, good air con (which you’ll need) and helpful friendly staff. It wasn’t the best place we’d stayed in, but it did us nicely. Note: if you’re going to stay here, there isn’t a sign on the street for the hotel so just press the buzzer on no. 541 (Calle 59).

Merida town is nice enough, with the Zocalo being the most happening place. There are several good markets around and many places selling quality hammocks. If you want to buy a hammock, then this is the place.

I can highly recommend a restaurant called Panchos to eat at. They have fantastic food (get the guacamole, it’s all made right in front of you) and the surroundings are quite pleasant indeed.

Most nights of the week from 9pm there are free live music and dancing shows in several squares in the neighbourhood. One such great spot is in Santa Lucia Square.

As mentioned before, there isn’t much else to do in Merida, but the following two sites make your reason to stay here a damn good one:

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