Mérida, the capital of Mexico’s Yucatán state, has historically taken a backseat to the peninsula’s popular seaside destinations among American travelers.
(CONDE NAST TRAVELER).- Even within the charming town, a million street signs point drivers in the direction of Quintana Roo’s ever-bustling resort metropolis of Cancún, and, just south, the more demure Tulum.
Many who find themselves in Mérida are en route to notable Mayan ruins: Zona Arqueologica de Uxmal, Xcambó, Dzibilchaltún (and the list goes on). But anyone with a taste for the urban would do well to fly in or out of Mérida and spend at least a few days on either end of those trips, exploring the city proper. There’s a reason this city warranted mention on our 23 Best Places to Go in 2023 list.
A laser-focus on design, and a longstanding sense for great hospitality, has led to a boom of memorable new hotels and rentals. This past fall, the city also played host to a week’s worth of festivities surrounding the unveiling of Latin America’s 50 Best Restaurants, showing off its credentials as a burgeoning culinary seat.
But whether you’re looking for great flavors, or a cultural experience, there are as many storied, longstanding must-visits as there are chic endeavors from young creatives—on any visit to Mérida, the winning formula is to find the balance between the two.
Below, we cover the very best of the city of Mérida, from haciendas to bed down at, to stylish boutiques for blowing all your pesos, to absolutely unforgettable meals.
CLICK HERE FOR THE FULL ARTICLE ON CONDE NAST TRAVELER
TYT Newsroom
