THINGS WE ❤️ IN
MERIDA
Here's a list of some of our favorite restaurants and cafes, places to see and explore, and curated experiences we recommend.
Places to Eat in Merida
KATIE'S FAVORITES
I'm a vegetarian, born in San Diego, raised in Texas, and fell in love with Jorge in 1987. I've been living in Merida since 1995. Here are some of my favorites:
Fusion food, beautiful house, nice roof bar, take a tour to the roof and find the hidden bathroom.
Greek food outside of Harbor Mall. Delicious Greek salad and tzatziki, freshly baked pita bread, they have belly dancers and violin players on the weekend nights.
Downtown and great falafel pitas.
Delicious all vegan food, pastries and ice cream, on the north side of town. Both our daughters are vegan and love this place.
Downtown cafe with good coffee and spicy pita.
Places to Visit Near Merida
These are our favorite places that we always bring friends and family to when they visit us in Merida.
VALLADOLID
It is under 2 hours from Merida and we highly recommend it. Valladolid is known for its vibrant culture, stunning cenotes, and rich history.
You must go to Casa Del Venado. An American man who has lived there for decades (he still lives there) opened his house to the public. His home has almost 4,000 pieces of original Mexican art and the house is spectacular.
Pyramids Near Merida
The Mayan pyramids are magnificent, awe-inspiring sites. We bring family and friends who visit us for day trips here and we love to see them anew through their eyes.
CHICHEN ITZÁ
One of the Seven Wonders of the World, Chichen Itza is not to be missed. It is well worth the trip but prepare for a long day, and plan accordingly.
To get the most of your experience there, you should definitely hire a guide who will explain the significance and stories about the structures.
The drive is under two hours each way from Merida. There is a toll of $223 pesos each way so be sure to bring cash.
The visitor fee for the pyramids is $600 pesos for foreigners.
Things to See in Merida
Merida, Yucatan, boasts a rich architectural heritage that blends colonial elegance indigenous influences, showcasing its vibrant history and cultural diversity.
CASA GEMELAS
The Cámara Houses, commonly referred to as the Twin Houses, are two historic townhouses located at 495 Paseo Montejo in Mérida, Yucatán, Mexico. Constructed between 1908 and 1911, they feature a Beaux-Arts design in the French Second Empire Style, created by French architect
Gustave Umbdenstock.
Originally, these houses were the private residence of the aristocratic de la Cámara family. In 1964, one of the houses was purchased by the Barbachano family, and since 2021, it has been open to the public as a museum.
Over the years, the houses have welcomed numerous distinguished guests, including Princess Grace and Prince Rainier of Monaco, Queen Juliana of the Netherlands, Umberto II of Italy, and Jacqueline Kennedy Onassis.
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