Santa Lucia Travel Guide
Tourist Guide
Visit Santa Lucia
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.
Mérida Cathedral
Visit chapels and survey impressive works of religious art inside this ancient church, an imposing building in the historical center of Merida.
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
From Merida: Chichen Itza Tour, Izamal, Cenote Ik Kil and Food
Uxmal + Chocolate Museum ChocoStory
Uxmal and Kabah Ruins Tour with Chocolate History
Motul, Hacienda, Xcambo, Pink Salt Mine & Progreso Day Trip
Our pick of the best Santa Lucia Hotel Deals
Holiday Inn Express Merida Centro by IHG
rooms were very clean and comfortable and the staff were very accomodating would come back
Reviewed on 1 Mar 2026
Gamma Mérida El Castellano
Pros: strong WIFI, plenty of English and Espanol tv channels, hot water in shower/faucet, good size fitness centre and selections of machines/equipment, nice pool, lime/cucumber iced water for guests in lobby, super quick check out, very accommodating housekeeper, quick response to replace bathroom ...
Reviewed on 4 Mar 2026
Hotel Santa Lucía
Good service, room was clean with AC, excellent location, close to restaurants.
Reviewed on 7 Mar 2026
Hotel Santa María Mérida
Staff were very good and accommodating
Reviewed on 1 Mar 2026
Hotel Maison del Embajador
Martha the front desk reception was delightful and we enjoyed chatting with her. She gave us good tips, on where to go and find enjoyable meals and entertainment. The room was large and comfortable. I would have liked having nightstand on my side of the bed. They had washcloths! The pictures of the ...
Reviewed on 6 Mar 2026
Hotel Maya Yucatán
Other neighbourhoods around Santa Lucia
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.
Barrio de Santiago
While visiting Barrio de Santiago, you might make a stop by sights like Casa Frederick Catherwood and Merida English Library.
San Juan
Though San Juan may not have many top sights, you can venture to the surrounding area to see attractions like US Visa Applicant Service Center and Plaza Grande.
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.
