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.
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.
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
From Merida: Chichen Itza Tour, Izamal, Cenote Ik Kil and Food
Tour to Uxmal Kabah and Chocolate Museum from Mérida
Uxmal and Kabah Ruins Tour with Chocolate History
Las Coloradas, Río Lagartos and Playa Cancunito Tour from Mérida
Our pick of the best Sayil Hotel Deals
The Lodge At Uxmal
I love the Lodge at Uxmal for its location next to the archeological site and its excellent restaurant. It is also surrounded and immersed in the local forest so very peaceful. Lots of birds. It is dated, but maintained and clean. It could use a spruce up but is a great place to be to explore the ...
Reviewed on 7 Nov 2025
Uxmal Resort Maya
The room was very clean and comfortable and we enjoyed the pool. A very nice stay. Good service and the food was good too. Thanks!
Reviewed on 26 Oct 2025
Hacienda Uxmal Plantation & Museum
Beautiful property well situated to lots of attractions (pyramids, planetarium, eco-park/museum) but the restaurant staff ranges from mostly disinterested to somewhat dishonest (pretty obviously did not bring back correct change, helping herself to a very nice tip) and as other travelers have noted ...
Reviewed on 16 Dec 2024
Hotel Plaza
Nice place, nice people
Reviewed on 3 Mar 2025
Hotel Mundo Maya Nuevo Uxmal
Beautiful Hotel
Reviewed on 26 Nov 2025
Eco-Hotel Nueva Altia
Comfortable large units with two double beds. Great breakfast included but dinner was simple with few choices. Limited restaurants in the town. Communication was limited--no map of area and no receipt for cash payment. Walked on short trail that had no signage or map and ran into what looked like ...
Reviewed on 6 Mar 2025
Other neighbourhoods around Sayil
Uxmal
Historical sites, archaeological sites and restaurants are some highlights of Uxmal. Make a stop by Pyramid of the Magician or Uxmal Archaeological Site while you're exploring.
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.
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.
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.
Zona Paseo Montejo
While visiting Zona Paseo Montejo, you might make a stop by sights like Paseo 60 and Paseo de Montejo.
