Paraíso Travel Guide
Tourist Guide
Popular places to visit
Progreso Beach
Nothing says holiday like spending a lazy day at Progreso Beach, a popular beach in Mérida. Stroll along the area's seaside or simply enjoy its restaurants.
Paseo de Montejo
Walk down this beautiful tree-lined avenue for a little taste of all the things that make Mérida such a charming place to visit.
Yucatan International Convention Center
Learn about the events happening in Yucatan International Convention Center during your trip to Mérida. While in this culturally rich area, find time to visit its shops.
Plaza Grande
Locals stop for friendly chats and large shady trees line the paved walkways. This main square is truly the heart of downtown Merida.
Mérida Cathedral
Visit chapels and survey impressive works of religious art inside this ancient church, an imposing building in the historical center of Merida.
Uxmal Archaeological Site
Learn about the local history of Santa Elena with a stop at Uxmal Archaeological Site. While in this relaxing area, you can savour the local chocolate shops and restaurants.
Activities
Chichen Pueblos Magicos,Izamal,Valladolid & Nool Ha Cenote Day Trip
From Merida: Chichen Itza Tour, Izamal, Cenote Ik Kil and Food
Uxmal + Chocolate Museum ChocoStory
Uxmal and Kabah Ruins Tour with Chocolate History
4 Cenotes Tour in Homún all inclusive from Merida
Tour to Uxmal Kabah and Chocolate Museum from Mérida
Our pick of the best Paraíso Hotel Deals
Villa Mercedes Merida, Curio Collection by Hilton
Very nice place. Very good service and I loved the 2 restaurants
Reviewed on 4 Feb 2026
Gran Hotel Panamericana Merida
The rooms were spacious and clean with daily cleaning. The staff were extremely friendly and always helpful. We also enjoyed the complimentary breakfasts that always had some variety.
Reviewed on 2 Feb 2026
Hotel El Español Paseo de Montejo
Great location
Reviewed on 8 Feb 2026
Fiesta Americana - Merida
Hospitable and friendly staff. Hotel was well situated within the city. Suite was well maintained and stocked. Complimentary breakfast and evening hors d'oeuvres/drinks were wonderful after a long day of sight- seeing.
Reviewed on 5 Feb 2026
Hyatt Place Merida/Via Montejo
Clean rooms, basic breakfast but decent.
Reviewed on 6 Feb 2026
ibis Styles Merida Galerias
Overall great one week stay. Might book something with a microwave/fridge if I were to stay that long again, but it was the quietest and cleanest hotel i stayed at in Mexico with a good complimentary breakfast and nice staff.
Reviewed on 1 Feb 2026
Other neighbourhoods around Paraíso
Colonia Campestre
While Colonia Campestre may not have many sights to explore, venturing just a little farther will lead you to top things to see and do like Paseo de Montejo and Paseo 60.
Xcumpich
Visitors to Xcumpich enjoy its restaurants, and if you want to do some exploring, Plaza Galerias Mall is worth a stop.
García Ginerés
When in García Ginerés, you can plan a visit to Paseo 60 and Casa Montes Molina Museum, some noteworthy sights in the nearby area.
Zona Industrial
If you're spending some time in Zona Industrial, Plaza Galerias Mall and Great Museum of the Maya World are top sights worth seeing.
Itzimná
Itzimná might not have many top sights, but Paseo 60 and Monument to the Fatherland are two attractions nearby that you can check out.
Zona Paseo Montejo
While visiting Zona Paseo Montejo, you might make a stop by sights like Paseo 60 and Paseo de Montejo.
