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First Time in Mérida: What to See & Do

The Yucatán's pastel capital — Maya ruins and cenotes in every direction, cochinita pibil on every corner. The essential first-timer's hit list for Mérida — the tours, tickets and experiences worth your limited days, all bookable in one place.

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25 min to 40 min

Private Transportation to/from Merida International Airport

With this stress-free service, you won't have to worry about scheduling a taxi or trying to navigate on your own.

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From $29 a person
2h to 3h

TOP Merida : Private Guided Tour with your mobile

"Discover the magical city of Merida at your own pace with this guided tour.

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From $6 a person
3h

Merida Walking Food Tour. Authentic & Local Cuisine

A unique and completely incomparable experience with a knowledgeable guide that accompanies you in this three-hour tour around Merida, typically away from common tourist hot-spots.

  • Top-rated · 4.9★
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From $70 a person
3h

3 Hours Private Tour in Merida, you choose!

Do you feel like doing something in particular during your stay in Merida?

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From $44 a person
Market tasting
3h 30m

Merida Street Food Walking Tour

Discover the real flavors of Mérida on this guided street food adventure!

  • Top-rated · 4.9★
  • Free cancellation
From $69 a person
Chichen Itza, Valladolid and cenote tour
10h to 12h

Chichen Itza Classic Tour

YOU MUST BE HERE! This is one of the most enigmatic activities in Mexico.

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From $20 a person
1h 40m

Hidden Gems of Mexico City: Exploration Game and Tour

Get a break from all the chaos in the city and a breath of fresh air at the magical colonial suburb of Chimalistac, by solving challenges and unlocking stories on your phone.

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From $7 a person
2h

Walking Tour Across the Historic Center in Merida

The best way to get to know the Historical Center of Merida is by walking by its streets and getting lost between squares, churches, and colonial architecture.

  • Top-rated · 4.8★
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From $18 a person
3h to 4h

Full Roman Tour Merida

We will start our visit in the cozy Villa of the Amphitheater, and enter its bedrooms and kitchens with colorful mosaics where lavish banquets were held.

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From $29 a person
11h

Panoramic Sightseeing Bus City Tour of Merida with 2 Routes

Hop into the heart of Mérida’s magic on the Official Turibus Sightseeing Tour!

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From $10 a person
Lunch time
5h

Taste of the Yucatan: Merida Cooking Class and Market Visit

What sets this experience apart from standard cooking classes is the genuine warmth of stepping into an authentic local home rather than a commercial kitchen.

  • Top-rated · 4.9★
  • Free cancellation
From $95 a person
Chichen Itza
12h

From Merida: Chichen Itza Tour, Izamal, Cenote Ik Kil and Food

We are a company committed to providing the best quality service to our travelers when traveling in new, comfortable and clean vans; always in the company of the best certified...

  • Top-rated · 4.8★
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From $78 a person
Roman Theater of Mérida
3h 30m

Full Merida Tour with tickets

A special visit that should not be missed if you want to know in depth the city and its history.

  • 4.6★ · 52 reviews
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From $51 a person
7h 30m

Excursion to Celestun Biosphere and Beach Day from Merida

We will depart from downtown Mérida and head to the Celestún Biosphere, a multicolored paradise full of wildlife, mangroves, and fresh water springs.

  • Top-rated · 4.8★
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From $67 a person
8h

Cuzama Cenotes Adventure Day Trip

On this tour, you will visit three cenotes that belong to the "Ring of Cenotes": Cascabel, Chaksikin, and Xoch.

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From $155 a person
Cenote Yuum Kimil
9h

4 Cenotes Tour in Homún all inclusive from Merida

All the cenotes we visit are surrounded by native flora and fauna, all 4 have stairs to access safely, they are uncrowded cenotes so you can enjoy the tranquility, you can swim in...

  • Top-rated · 4.9★
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From $84 a person
4h 30m

Merida City tour and Visit to Traditional Cantinas

You will enjoy unique stories of the most emblematic buildings of the first square of the city of Mérida, from the hand of one of our expert guides, as well as 3 traditional...

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From $150 a person
3h

Walking Tour of the Historic Center of Mexico City

The best welcome one of the largest cities in the world.

  • Top-rated · 4.8★
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From $28 a person
6h to 7h

The best tour to Teotihuacán from Mexico City

Explore the Pyramids of Teotihuacán known as the City of the Gods, with a certified local guide so you can hear all the history and stories surrounding these ancient...

  • Top-rated · 4.8★
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From $56 a person
2h

Discover the Historic Center of Merida

Discover the essence of Merida on a guided tour of its charming historic centre.

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From $26 a person
Know about the main Chichen Itza Pyramid
12h

Magical Towns & Chichen Itza Day Trip from Mérida

On this unforgettable adventure, you'll visit one of the most important archaeological sites of the ancient Maya civilization—Chichén Itzá—and explore two of Yucatán's beloved...

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From $108 a person
Las Coloradas pink waters
8h to 11h

Río Lagartos y Las Coloradas Private Tour from Merida

This tour takes you to explore the beautiful landscapes of Yucatan.

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  • Private tour
From $590 a person
2h

Private Merida Tour on a Budget - Best Rated

The walking tour in Merida aims to make you'r experience the most likeable possible in your city, our job is to introduce you to the city with our history, traditions, and local...

  • 4.7★ · 89 reviews
  • Free cancellation
From $40 a person
The red ones
13h

Las Coloradas, Río Lagartos and Playa Cancunito Tour from Mérida

This tour already includes all the tickets and payment of taxes.

  • Top-rated · 4.8★
  • Free cancellation
From $117 a person

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