Merida

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Merida Vacation Rentals

When visiting this gorgeous town, you will always find a wide variety of Merida rentals to choose from. Depending on your budget and needs you can choose among affordable Merida resorts and cozy Merida bed and breakfasts and more. Find a great deal for your family vacation in Merida, Mexico.

Things to do in Merida

With a Merida lodging as a base you can visit some of the Mexico's most interesting Mayan ruins, cenotes, museums and haciendas. Numerous beaches, archaeological sites and eco-tourism destinations can be found in the state of Yucatan near Merida providing travelers with unlimited attractions and things to do.

Merida Historic Attractions

Founded in 1542 by the Spaniard Francisco de Montejo, Merida is home to numerous historic attractions and beautiful colonial buildings. Cathedral of San Idelfonso, the oldest cathedral on the American continent, Casa the Montejo and Palacio de Gobierno are places worth visiting.

Yucatan's Beaches

Yucatan's beaches are one of the state's biggest attractions located about 22 miles from Merida. Travelers will find an abundance of sea shells and will have an opportunity to admire breathtaking sunrises and sunsets. During the night tourists can enjoy a romantic campfire on the beach gazing at the starry sky above them. Chelem, Progreso and San Miguel are the Yucatan's most popular beaches worth visiting.

Eco Tourism

Featuring countless caves, cenotes, mangroves and reserves, Merida is a great eco-tourism destination. Caves were sacred for the Mayan and are impressive places to visit today. Lol Tun Caves are the largest caves on the peninsula offering beautiful fresco paintings of animals, grecos and decorative figures.

Archaeological Sites

Yucatan state is full of fascinating archaeological remainings that still remember the Mayan culture. Visiting one of these sites provides a true encounter with the country's rich tradition and history. Founded around 600 to 300 BC Edzna is a small Mayan city that used to be a grand regional capital at that time. Tourists can admire the Grand Acropolis and The Mask of the Sunset among other attractions.

Merida Colonial Towns

Mexico is home to 17 Magical towns and one of them is located 40 minutes from Merida in Yucatan. Izamal is known for its spectacular colonial buildings, cobblestone streets and iron lampposts that give the town a unique ambience. Called the City of Hills, Izamal is one of the oldest cities in Yucatan offering such attractions as the Franciscan convent that was built over one of the Mayan pyramids.