San Juan Travel Guide
Tourist Guide
Popular places to visit
Progreso Beach
If a restful holiday is part of your travel plans, Progreso Beach might be the perfect place to visit during your trip to 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.
Mérida Cathedral
Visit chapels and survey impressive works of religious art inside this ancient church, an imposing building in the historical center of Merida.
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.
Cenotes Cuzama
Commune with nature and explore the great outdoors at Cenotes Cuzama during your travels in Cuzama. While you're in the area, wander around the natural setting.
Activities
Chichen Pueblos Magicos,Izamal,Valladolid & Nool Ha Cenote Day Trip
Las Coloradas, Río Lagartos and Playa Cancunito Tour from Mérida
Mérida: Panoramic Sightseeing Tour Bus Ticket with 2 Routes
From Merida: Chichen Itza Tour, Izamal, Cenote Ik Kil and Food
Uxmal + Chocolate Museum ChocoStory
Motul, Hacienda, Xcambo, Pink Salt Mine & Progreso Day Trip
Our pick of the best San Juan Hotel Deals
Hotel Pakal 58 Centro
The size and condition of the room was great for 1 person, clean and organized. The pool area was beautiful. Some place across the street had loud music until very late, I am glad I had ear plugs. A/C was good but the bed only had sheets, no blanket in the room. I realized after I was already in ...
Reviewed on 11 Mar 2026
Hotel Lavanda CAS Mérida
Villa Mercedes Merida, Curio Collection by Hilton
Clean room, large bathroom, well situated. I didn’t try the pool as it was very shaded and not the most inviting. Gym was small but served its purpose. Most of the hotel staff were lovely though we did encounter some people who weren’t so helpful. We would return.
Reviewed on 11 Mar 2026
Gran Hotel Panamericana Merida
Very clean, spacious and confortable room. Excellent staff and service.
Reviewed on 11 Mar 2026
Hyatt Place Merida/Via Montejo
Fiesta Americana - Merida
Excelente
Reviewed on 3 Mar 2026
Other neighbourhoods around San Juan
Mérida Centro
Mérida Centro is known for its abundant dining options, and you can plan a trip to Plaza Grande and US Visa Applicant Service Center while you're in town.
Santa Lucia
If you're looking for some top things to see and do in Santa Lucia and surrounding area, you can visit Plaza Grande and US Visa Applicant Service Center.
Barrio de Santiago
While visiting Barrio de Santiago, you might make a stop by sights like Casa Frederick Catherwood and Merida English Library.
Zona Paseo Montejo
While visiting Zona Paseo Montejo, you might make a stop by sights like Paseo 60 and Paseo de Montejo.
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.
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.
