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 Progreso. 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

Mérida: Panoramic Sightseeing Tour Bus Ticket with 2 Routes

Las Coloradas, Río Lagartos and Playa Cancunito Tour from Mérida

Uxmal and Kabah Ruins Tour with Chocolate History

Tour to Uxmal Kabah and Chocolate Museum from Mérida

Chichen Itza, Izamal & Noolha Cenote Day Trip

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
"Excellent breakfast"
Reviewed on 6 June 2026

Hotel Santa María Mérida
"Air conditioner was good!!"
Reviewed on 3 June 2026

Gamma Mérida El Castellano
"Place was clean and staff was more than helpful."
Reviewed on 8 June 2026

Hotel Maya Yucatán
"The rooms doesn't look like in the pictures. They look deteriorated. No internet. AC doesn't work well."
Reviewed on 25 May 2026

Hotel San Juan Mérida
"Limpio, agradable teniendo en cuenta que es un antiguo edificio.. Personal amable.. Su personal muy amable."
Reviewed on 29 May 2026

Hotel Santa Lucía
"Clean rooms. Affordable price. Amazing location. Everything I needed"
Reviewed on 31 May 2026
Our guide on where to stay in 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.

Chelem
If you're spending some time in Chelem, Chelem Park is a top sight worth visiting.

Chicxulub Puerto
Travellers like the beaches in Chicxulub Puerto, and Playa Uaymitun is a top attraction you might want to visit.

Zona Paseo Montejo
While visiting Zona Paseo Montejo, you might make a stop by sights like Paseo de Montejo and Casa Montes Molina Museum.

Chuburna Puerto
You might consider checking out Chelem Park while you're exploring Chuburna Puerto and the larger Progreso area.











