20 days in Merida Itinerary

Yucatan's busy capital, Merida remains a mid-sized urban center offering an impressive list of cultural activities, eclectic nightlife, and a chance to see tropical examples of French and Italian architecture.

Your inner history buff will appreciate Chichen Itza and Uxmal. Your itinerary includes some good beach time at Celestun and Isla Arena (Isla del Sabalo). Change things up with these side-trips from Merida: Hacienda Yaxcopoil (in Yaxcopoil), Chichen Itza (The Ossuary & Cenote Ik kil) and Celestun (Mangroves of Dzinitun & Ria Celestun Biosphere Reserve). Spend the 18th (Fri) among aquatic life with a scuba or snorkeling tour. And it doesn't end there: see the interesting displays at Gran Museo del Mundo Maya, get engrossed in the history at Museo Regional de Yucatán, Palacio Cantón, admire the masterpieces at Museo Casa Montejo, and delve into the distant past at Mayapan Archaeological Zone.

For photos, reviews, traveler tips, and more tourist information, read Merida trip planner.

If you are flying in from United States, the closest major aiport is Licenciado Manuel Crescencio Rejon Int Airport. In January, daily temperatures in Merida can reach 85°F, while at night they dip to 65°F. Finish your sightseeing early on the 1st (Fri) so you can travel back home.