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Where to Stay in Mérida

The 4 areas worth basing yourself in Mérida, Mexico — ranked by our editors, with walking distances from the center. First-timers: start with Centro Histórico.

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Top pick

Centro Histórico

Pastel mansions around Plaza Grande — the colonial core.

3.9 km from center

#2

Paseo de Montejo

The henequén-boom boulevard — mansions, cafés, Monday-night vaquería.

2.9 km from center

#3

Santiago & Santa Ana

Market-square barrios with the best local eating.

3.9 km from center

#4

La Ermita

The quiet, arty southern quarter on the old Campeche road.

4.1 km from center

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Getting around

Centro is walkable; colectivos and cheap Ubers cover the rest. Cenote circuits and Uxmal want a rental car or tour.

Chichén Itzá is 90 minutes — leave by 7am to beat the Cancún buses. Homún's cenote cluster beats any single famous one.