Mérida, Mexico

Where to Fly

Mérida sits on the north end of the Yucatan Peninsula. You can fly into Mérida or Cancun, but we would recommend flying into Mérida as it’s a short drive to the venue and nearby accommodations.

Mérida Intl. Airport (MID) ✈️

This airport is a 40-minute drive from the venue, and only a 15-minute drive from downtown Mérida. There are daily flights from Miami and Houston.

Cancun Intl. Airport (CUN) ✈️

This airport is about a 3.5 hour drive from Mérida, but there will be more direct flight options. Transportation by private car can easily be arranged.

TRANSPORTATION AROUND MERIDA

Rental Cars: Rental Cars are available at the Mérida International Airport and are great for exploring outside the city, but if you are planning on staying in the city you probably won’t need one.

Taxi/Ubers: Taxis and Ubers are generally safe to use in the city and a great way to get around. Please note that Ubers are not allowed to pick up passengers at the airport, but there will be taxis available.

Wedding Festivities: We will be organizing transportation to the various festivities during the week. Details to come!

 
 

Where to Stay

There are several room blocks for wedding guests to choose from, both in the city center and outside the city. For the planned wedding festivities (March 6th-8th), we suggest you stay at Hacienda Xcanatun or Hacienda Yabucu as transportation to the events will be provided from those two Hotels. If you plan on arriving early in the weekend or have a late/early flight in or out, we suggest you pick the Hyatt or Marriott.

Hacienda Xcanatun

Calle 20 S/N x 19 y 19A Comisaría Xcanatún Mérida, Yucatan

Booking Code: ‘WEDPG’ - enter in promo section

Description: A restored 18th century Hacienda, this recently renovated Luxury Hotel and property has multiple large pools, restaurants, and a spa onsite. The property will also be the location of the Welcome Dinner on Monday March 6th. The hotel is located a 15-20 minute drive from downtown Merida/airport and a 40 min drive to Hacienda Sac Chich.

*transportation provided from this location March 7th and March 8th. The welcome dinner (Monday, March 6th) will be hosted at this hotel and transportation will not be necessary.

Hacienda Yabucu

Acanceh Tablaje Catastral 424, Yucatan, MX

Booking Link - Promo Code: Garrett-Paige

Description: A unique Hacienda outside of Mérida, in the small town of Ananceh. Only a 15-minute drive from Hacienda Sac Chich (wedding venue). This is the closest accommodation to the wedding, and has a great restaurant. The booking includes a good breakfast each day as well.

*transportation will be provided from this location March 6th, 7th and 8th for the planned wedding festivities.

Hyatt Regency

Av. Colon 344 97000 Mérida, Yucatan

Booking Link OR Code: G-GYPW

Description: A familiar and reliable option that is close to the airport and city center. A 15-minute drive from the Mérida airport and 45 minutes from Sac Chich. Ideal for late arrivals or early departures.

Courtyard Marriott

Av. Colon 504, Centro, 97000 Mérida, Yucatan

Booking Link

Description: An affordable great hotel in the city center. Only a 15-minute drive from the Mérida airport and 45 minutes from Sac Chich.

What To Do

Mérida is known for being the home of Cenotes, Spanish Haciendas, great food and arts culture. Downtown Mérida has great restaurants and bars to enjoy - day, and night.

EAT & DRINK

RESTAURANTS:

  • HUNIKK. Fine dining. Yucatecan. Reservations are mandatory. Calle 60 #415 B 

  • NECTAR. Fine dining: Yucatecan fusion. Avenida Andres García Lavin #334

  • KUUK. Fine dining. Av. Rómulo Rozo #488 (Paseo de Montejo)

  • ROSAS & XOCOLATE. Fine dining. Paseo de Montejo #480.

  • APOALA. Mexican fine restaurant. In Santa Lucia Park. Calle 60 #471

CANTINAS:

EXPLORE

MÉRIDA: Discover its colonial buildings, and its shady avenues lined with mansions from the end of the 19th century. Visit the Cathedral, the Government Palace, Santa Lucia’s Park, the Peon Contreras Theater or enjoy lots of time browsing in artisan’ shops and boutiques. On Sunday mornings, don’t miss the Biciruta where you can join the bikers, runners and crowds all enjoying Paseo de Montejo.

CENOTES: Swimming in a cenote is a must when visiting the Yucatan. For experienced divers, diving in one of these unique natural formations is a thrilling adventure you don’t want to miss! We would recommend Cenote Xbatun, Cenote Mucuyche, Los 7 Cenotes.

IZAMAL:. Visit a living Maya town and art colony, where almost every structure is painted in egg-yolk yellow. Explore its principal Maya and colonial sites, taste its delicious food, and visit the workshops of incredible Maya artisans.

View the full travel suggestion doc HERE

SHOPPING + RELAX

Traditional shopping: Merida is the best place to buy guayaberas (most are made of cotton, although linen guayaberas are the finest ones), panama hats (useful and stylish) as well as hammocks.

  • CASA T’HO Concept House. Art, Design & Mexican Fashion. 10 AM -10 PM. Open daily Paseo de Montejo #498. @casatho.concepthouse

  • MERCADO LUCAS DE GALVEZ. Bustling and crowded market. Open daily. Calle 56 y 54.

  • COQUI COQUI Perfumeria & Spa. Perfums, candles, fine clothing. 10 AM – 7 PM. Open daily. Calle 55 #516 @coquicoquiofficial

  • Coqui Coqui Spa. 999 9230216. Downtown.

  • Boho Spa. 999 4294685. Downtown.