Title: Santa Lucia Travel Guide: Best of Santa Lucia, Mérida Travel 2026 | Expedia.co.uk [Hotels in Santa Lucia](https://expedia.co.uk/Santa-Lucia-Hotels.d944534618292494336.Travel-Guide-Hotels)[Flights to Mérida](https://expedia.co.uk/Cheap-Flights-To-Merida.d6023536.Travel-Guide-Flights)[Things to do in Mérida](https://expedia.co.uk/Things-To-Do-In-Merida.d6023536.Travel-Guide-Activities)[Santa Lucia Car Hire](https://expedia.co.uk/Compare-Cheap-Car-Hire-In-Santa-Lucia.d944534618292494336.Car-Hire-Guide)[Santa Lucia Holidays](https://expedia.co.uk/Santa-Lucia.d944534618292494336.Holidays-City-Breaks) # Santa Lucia Travel Guide ## Mérida ![Modernized ancient meals were interesting and well worth a try. #troverfoodies](https://images.trvl-media.com/place/2298/8c8a14db-668f-4325-ab98-737cd942cb5f.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=1040&h=580&q=mediumHigh) ![Modernized ancient meals were interesting and well worth a try. #troverfoodies](https://images.trvl-media.com/place/2298/8c8a14db-668f-4325-ab98-737cd942cb5f.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=1040&h=580&q=mediumHigh) ## Visit Santa Lucia Things to do Hotels Where to stay [Mérida travel guide](https://expedia.co.uk/Mrida.dx6023536) --- ### Popular places to visit ![Sunrise on the town of Progreso, on a Yucatan Peninsula Beach](https://images.trvl-media.com/place/6115658/43a6c9b4-c86a-4c74-b158-2e91d80b4fcf.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=900&h=506&q=mediumHigh) #### Progreso Beach Nothing says holiday like spending a lazy day at Progreso Beach, a popular beach in Mérida. Stroll along the area's seaside or simply enjoy its restaurants. [](https://expedia.co.uk/Progreso-Beach-Merida.d6115658.Attraction) ![Paseo de Montejo which includes night scenes and a monument](https://images.trvl-media.com/place/6220694/0c05e3c3-1f14-4410-ac4f-d2503dc0e7a8.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=900&h=506&q=mediumHigh) #### 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. [](https://expedia.co.uk/Paseo-De-Montejo-Colonia-Campestre.d6220694.Attraction) ![Close-up of palm tree on beach, Yucatan, Mexico](https://images.trvl-media.com/place/553248635928788421/fc31c2d7-4846-41ab-909a-533af3300581.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=900&h=506&q=mediumHigh) #### 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. [](https://expedia.co.uk/Yucatan-International-Convention-Center-Merida-Centro.d553248635928788421.Attraction) ![Plaza Grande](https://images.trvl-media.com/place/6167853/c10d909d-3afb-4d02-9d53-881a4e9da87a.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=900&h=506&q=mediumHigh) #### Plaza Grande Locals stop for friendly chats and large shady trees line the paved walkways. This main square is truly the heart of downtown Merida. [](https://expedia.co.uk/Plaza-Grande-Merida-Centro.d6167853.Attraction) ![Merida Cathedral showing heritage architecture, a church or cathedral and a sunset](https://images.trvl-media.com/place/6261245/abf411a3-65f7-45d9-8d02-5c6629356f8f.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=900&h=506&q=mediumHigh) #### Mérida Cathedral Visit chapels and survey impressive works of religious art inside this ancient church, an imposing building in the historical center of Merida. [](https://expedia.co.uk/Merida-Cathedral-Merida-Centro.d6261245.Attraction) ![Uxmal Archaeological Site which includes heritage elements](https://images.trvl-media.com/place/6266658/0bfcd4e7-38ff-4e01-ae29-eb487b4ecc2f.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=900&h=506&q=mediumHigh) #### 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. [](https://expedia.co.uk/Uxmal-Archaeological-Site-Merida.d6266658.Attraction) ### Things to do ![Chichen Pueblos Magicos,Izamal,Valladolid & Chichikan Cenote Day Trip](https://mediaim.expedia.com/localexpert/44948683/20f6da0a-83d8-420b-9794-5d5edaf0a41e.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=900&h=506&q=mediumHigh) #### Chichen Pueblos Magicos,Izamal,Valladolid & Nool Ha Cenote Day Trip £66 per adult **92%** of travellers recommend [](https://expedia.co.uk/things-to-do/chichen-pueblos-magicos.a44948683.activity-details) ![Uxmal + Planetary + Sotuta de Peon Hacienda + Cenote + Lunch](https://mediaim.expedia.com/localexpert/44950101/91954ebe-8031-4dcf-bf1f-1d176a1644a8.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=900&h=506&q=mediumHigh) #### Uxmal + Chocolate Museum ChocoStory £49 per adult **100%** of travellers recommend [](https://expedia.co.uk/things-to-do/uxmal-chocolate-museum-chocostory.a44950101.activity-details) ![Chichen Itza](https://mediaim.expedia.com/localexpert/47173517/4b52a90a-c0ee-49e1-b42d-69abb9a08ff1.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=900&h=506&q=mediumHigh) #### From Merida: Chichen Itza Tour, Izamal, Cenote Ik Kil and Food £56 per adult [](https://expedia.co.uk/things-to-do/from-merida-chichen-itza-tour.a47173517.activity-details) ![Uxmal & Kabah mayan ruins tour from Merida](https://mediaim.expedia.com/localexpert/45951754/da8886b7-f018-4fe5-beee-a92869dfe796.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=900&h=506&q=mediumHigh) #### Uxmal and Kabah Ruins Tour with Chocolate History £72 per adult [](https://expedia.co.uk/things-to-do/uxmal-and-kabah-ruins-tour-with-chocolate-history.a45951754.activity-details) ![Las Coloradas, Río Lagartos and Playa Cancunito Tour from Mérida](https://mediaim.expedia.com/localexpert/49042998/b104bed7-0b50-4355-b9fe-3d840577274f.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=900&h=506&q=mediumHigh) #### Las Coloradas, Río Lagartos and Playa Cancunito Tour from Mérida £85 per adult **94%** of travellers recommend [](https://expedia.co.uk/things-to-do/las-coloradas.a49042998.activity-details) ![Tour to Uxmal Kabah and Chocolate Museum from Mérida](https://mediaim.expedia.com/localexpert/49051958/d6412c9c-90b4-4283-910b-386c31fc64cb.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=900&h=506&q=mediumHigh) #### Tour to Uxmal Kabah and Chocolate Museum from Mérida £57 per adult **100%** of travellers recommend [](https://expedia.co.uk/things-to-do/tour-to-uxmal-kabah-and-chocolate-museum-from-merida.a49051958.activity-details) [See all activities in Mérida](https://expedia.co.uk/Things-To-Do-In-Merida.d6023536.Travel-Guide-Activities) --- ## Top hotels in Santa Lucia ![Gamma Mérida El Castellano](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/10000000/9730000/9729000/9728927/0a553d6f_y.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=340&ch=150) ### Gamma Mérida El Castellano Calle 57 NO. 513 62 x 64, Col. Centro Mérida YUC £70 11 Feb - 12 Feb includes taxes & fees Stay at this business-friendly hotel in Mérida. Enjoy free Wi-Fi, free parking and breakfast (surcharge). Our guests praise the helpful staff in their reviews. ... 9.2/10 Wonderful! (1,007 reviews) Clean room - nice amenities Reviewed on 29 Jan 2026 [](https://expedia.co.uk/Hotel-Search?startDate=11%2F02%2F2026&endDate=12%2F02%2F2026&selected=9728927&PinnedHotelID=9728927&HadPinnedHotel=true®ionId=944534618292494336) ![Holiday Inn Express Merida Centro by IHG](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/13000000/12070000/12063500/12063448/bea6e4c3_y.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=340&ch=150) ### Holiday Inn Express Merida Centro by IHG Calle 60 No. 491 Mérida YUC £83 1 Mar - 2 Mar includes taxes & fees Stay at this business-friendly hotel in Mérida. Enjoy free breakfast, free Wi-Fi and a fitness centre. Our guests praise the helpful staff in their reviews. ... 8.8/10 Excellent! (1,001 reviews) The staff was very attentive in the breakfast area. Also, a great big thank you to Yamille, our room attendant, who found my husband’s wallet and had the hotel reach out to us. We were able to have family pick it up; or they would have sent it to us. So glad people are honest and willing to help ... Reviewed on 27 Jan 2026 [](https://expedia.co.uk/Hotel-Search?startDate=01%2F03%2F2026&endDate=02%2F03%2F2026&selected=12063448&PinnedHotelID=12063448&HadPinnedHotel=true®ionId=944534618292494336) ![Hotel Maison del Embajador](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/6000000/5470000/5462000/5461951/bb27efb7_y.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=340&ch=150) ### Hotel Maison del Embajador Calle 60 #472 x 53 y 55 Centro Historic Mérida YUC £51 16 Feb - 17 Feb includes taxes & fees Stay at this hotel in Mérida. Enjoy free Wi-Fi, breakfast (surcharge) and a 24-hour front desk. Our guests praise the helpful staff in their reviews. Popular ... 7.8/10 Good! (668 reviews) We were very comfortable there. Reviewed on 24 Jan 2026 [](https://expedia.co.uk/Hotel-Search?startDate=16%2F02%2F2026&endDate=17%2F02%2F2026&selected=5461951&PinnedHotelID=5461951&HadPinnedHotel=true®ionId=944534618292494336) ![Hotel Santa Lucía](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/64000000/63870000/63868400/63868389/3187549f_y.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=340&ch=150) ### Hotel Santa Lucía 508 Calle 55, Centro Mérida YUC £36 9 Feb - 10 Feb includes taxes & fees Stay at this hotel in Mérida. Enjoy free Wi-Fi, free parking and breakfast (surcharge). Our guests praise the helpful staff in their reviews. Popular attractions ... 8.2/10 Very Good! (404 reviews) Good budget hotel in a great location. The room was clean and comfortable. Front desk staff were pleasant and very helpful with our enquiries. Reviewed on 2 Feb 2026 [](https://expedia.co.uk/Hotel-Search?startDate=09%2F02%2F2026&endDate=10%2F02%2F2026&selected=63868389&PinnedHotelID=63868389&HadPinnedHotel=true®ionId=944534618292494336) ![Hotel San Juan Mérida](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/64000000/63870000/63867700/63867688/9ea385ab_y.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=340&ch=150) ### Hotel San Juan Mérida 497 Calle 55 Centro Mérida YUC £36 9 Feb - 10 Feb includes taxes & fees Stay at this hotel in Mérida. Enjoy free Wi-Fi, free parking and breakfast (surcharge). Our guests praise the helpful staff in their reviews. Popular attractions ... 8.2/10 Very Good! (247 reviews) This hotel is very central, for the price it’s in an excellent location. Comfortable bed, attentive staff. Note that the bar next door plays loud music most nights till quite late, didn’t bother me as I’m a heavy sleeper but if you’re a light sleeper this may be an issue. Had problems with the toilet ... Reviewed on 2 Feb 2026 [](https://expedia.co.uk/Hotel-Search?startDate=09%2F02%2F2026&endDate=10%2F02%2F2026&selected=63867688&PinnedHotelID=63867688&HadPinnedHotel=true®ionId=944534618292494336) ![Hotel Maya Yucatán](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/49000000/48570000/48568500/48568495/018941fa_y.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=340&ch=150) ### Hotel Maya Yucatán Calle 58 #483 por 55 y 57 Colonia Centro Mérida YUC £33 1 Mar - 2 Mar includes taxes & fees Stay at this business-friendly hotel in Mérida. Enjoy free Wi-Fi, free parking and breakfast (surcharge). Our guests praise the helpful staff in their reviews. ... 7.2/10 Good! (804 reviews) Muy centrico y em staff atento Reviewed on 31 Aug 2025 [](https://expedia.co.uk/Hotel-Search?startDate=01%2F03%2F2026&endDate=02%2F03%2F2026&selected=48568495&PinnedHotelID=48568495&HadPinnedHotel=true®ionId=944534618292494336) [See all 1,245 properties in Santa Lucia](https://expedia.co.uk/Hotel-Search?rfrrid=TG.LP.Hotels.DestinationExperience&startDate=09%2F02%2F2026&endDate=10%2F02%2F2026®ionId=944534618292494336) Lowest nightly price found within the past 24 hours based on a 1 night stay for 2 adults. Prices and availability subject to change. 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[](https://expedia.co.uk/Merida-Merida-Centro.dx6170836) ![Cathedral of San Ildefonso on the main square in Merida, Yucatan, Mexico. It is first cathedral finished on the American mainland and the only one built in 16th century](https://images.trvl-media.com/place/553248635976400368/6a3cc18c-da91-47cf-a232-5ca40612a1fc.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=350&h=192&q=medium) ### Barrio de Santiago While visiting Barrio de Santiago, you might make a stop by sights like Casa Frederick Catherwood and Merida English Library. [](https://expedia.co.uk/Merida-Barrio-De-Santiago.dx553248635976400368) ![Default Image](https://images.trvl-media.com/media/content/expus/graphics/deals/TE_Clouds_card_r1.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=350&h=192&q=medium) ### 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. [](https://expedia.co.uk/Merida-San-Juan.dx944533145521369088) ![You must visit the Museum Palacio Canton while visiting Merida #lifeatexpediagroup #tlotravel #porqueviajares #becausetravellingis](https://images.trvl-media.com/place/2298/a3af3386-bd84-46d5-bb8c-f356a0564709.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=350&h=192&q=medium) ### Zona Paseo Montejo While visiting Zona Paseo Montejo, you might make a stop by sights like Paseo 60 and Paseo de Montejo. [](https://expedia.co.uk/Merida-Zona-Paseo-Montejo.dx553248635976399726) ![English Chocolates](https://images.trvl-media.com/place/2298/2a3a4a87-f6df-48da-9d6b-f7011339b418.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=350&h=192&q=medium) ### García Ginerés When in García Ginerés, you can plan a visit to Paseo 60 and Casa Montes Molina Museum, some noteworthy sights in the nearby area. [](https://expedia.co.uk/Merida-Garcia-Gineres.dx944328897422598144) ![Aerial camera at night showing the front of the Cathedral of Merida, Yucatan, Mexico.](https://images.trvl-media.com/place/944329459486752768/eeedc7fa-515b-41d8-a8be-d02796e73b8f.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=350&h=192&q=medium) ### Itzimná Itzimná might not have many top sights, but Paseo 60 and Monument to the Fatherland are two attractions nearby that you can check out. 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