Casa Azul
Casa Azul is one of a handful of Merida’s historical mansions, that have painstakingly been restored after decades of neglect. Today it is a beautiful 8-suite boutique hotel that provides its guests with a window…

Italian Fare in Merida
It’s a little strange to find yourself in an Italian restaurant in Merida, when your focus should be the local Yucatean cuisine. But when a young and talented chef like Stefano Marcelletti decides to cook for you at his brand new restaurant, it’s 100% worth the detour.

Apoala serves delicious Oaxacan dishes– traditional, and contemporary with a fresh take on preparation and ingredients. Many dishes are geared towards carnivores, but vegetarians won’t be disappointed either.

Mayan Ball Game
Pok-Ta–Pok is an ancient Mayan ball game, played thousands of years ago as part of a sacred, sacrificial ceremony, pitting good against evil. The general idea is that the ball, five pounds of solid rubber…

La Tradición & David Cetina
The restaurant may feel a bit old-fashioned, but don’t let that get in the way. The food that you’ll experience here explodes with flavors and will blow your mind…

Coffee with Expats
Café Latte | Quattro Sette is a great find if you’re in need for caffeine, tea, or a snack. It’s a fairly new addition to Mérida, frequented by tons of expats, natives, and the occasional traveler.

Boutique Hotel
It’s hard to believe that not long ago, Casa Lecanda was a structure so neglected, that the current owners weren’t quite sure that they could even save it. Still, they met with architects and local craftsmen…

A Feast for the Senses
Mérida’s main market, Lucas de Galvez, covers 156,000 square feet and has over 2000 vendors that sell fruits, vegetables, meat, fish, seasonings, pots, baskets, animals, shoes, clothes…the list goes on and on.