Pacabtún 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.
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.
Mayapan Mayan Ruins
Crumbling pyramids and lonely towers stand guard over a tranquil site that was once one of the most important Mayan cities on the Yucatán Peninsula.
Activities
From Merida: Chichen Itza Tour, Izamal, Cenote Ik Kil and Food
Las Coloradas, Río Lagartos and Playa Cancunito Tour from Mérida
Private Tour of Uxmal and Cenote Hacienda Mucuyche 2 cenotes
Uxmal and Kabah Ruins Tour with Chocolate History
Tour to Uxmal Kabah and Chocolate Museum from Mérida
Motul, Hacienda, Xcambo, Pink Salt Mine & Progreso Day Trip
Our pick of the best Pacabtún Hotel Deals
Hyatt Place Merida/Via Montejo
Clean rooms, and very good breakfast. Highly recommend 👍👌
Reviewed on 1 May 2026
Fiesta Americana - Merida
There was a problem with the plumbing, no water the first day, when the water came back, it was dirty for the rest of the night. The hotel did not offer any discounts or make amends for the issue.
Reviewed on 29 Apr 2026
Residence Inn by Marriott Merida
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Reviewed on 29 Apr 2026
Gran Hotel Panamericana Merida
Excellent breakfast buffet with yogurt, toast, hot food and an omelet station. Excellent fresh juices. Great setting outdoors next to the pool. Pool area was beautiful, relaxing music playing with towels and loungers provided. Staff was excellent, accommodated our early arrival, very welcoming and ...
Reviewed on 3 May 2026
Holiday Inn Merida by IHG
Great location and great service
Reviewed on 27 Apr 2026
Holiday Inn Express Merida Centro by IHG
Nice hotel with an excellent breakfast literally one block from all of the main attractions. It has a gym and a pool, and the staff are really nice.
Reviewed on 28 Apr 2026
Other neighbourhoods around Pacabtún
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.
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.
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.
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.
Barrio de Santiago
While visiting Barrio de Santiago, you might make a stop by sights like Casa Frederick Catherwood and Merida English Library.
