Our Mexico Journey
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Merida
Wedding Celebrations.
Highlights include: Food, Mayan Ruins, Cenotes -
Mexico City
Ancient (Aztec) and modern all at once, Mexico City welcomes you with extraordinary food, art, and the warmth of a truly great metropolis.
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Oaxaca
Rich in color, craft, and culture, Oaxaca is usually the place with art & colour you think of when you think of Mexico.
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Quintana Roo
Turquoise waters, and endless stretches of white sand; the Caribbean coast is a must.
26 Feb – 3 Mar · 6 nights · Yucatán Peninsula
Mérida
The White City — where we say our vows
26 – 27 Feb · The Wedding
Celebration weekend
Wedding events, dinners, and festivities in and around Mérida.
1 – 3 Mar · Exploration
Yucatán adventures
Join us for cenotes, Chichén Itzá, Pueblos Magicos, and lazy afternoons in the city.
Plan to explore
Chichén Itzá & Uxmal
Cenote swimming
Paseo de Montejo
Mercado Lucas de Gálvez
Zócalo
Don't miss
Cochinita pibil tacos
Papadzules
Chaya Water or any other Agua Fresca
Cold michelada at the plaza
Chaya Maya restaurant
Good to know
Uber & taxis are easy
Centro is very walkable
Rent a car for day trips
26–30°C · pack light linen
Getting to Mérida — our recommendations
Our top pick
Option 1 — Via Mexico City
Your city
→
CDMX (MEX)
→
Mérida (MID)
Flight + connecting flight
~1.5 hrs CDMX → MID
MEX is one of the world's best-connected airports. Bonus: stopover in CDMX, you can join us there after Merida
Beach-friendly option
Option 2 — Via Cancún
Your city
→
Cancún (CUN)
→
Mérida (MID)
Flight + ADO bus
~4 hrs by bus
Great if you want beach days before the wedding. ADO buses run comfortably and affordably from CUN airport.
If flying via Cancún, we recommend skipping Cancun(too touristy) and head here instead
Playa del Carmen
Lively · Accessible
Beautiful beaches and great food without the resort-strip feel of Cancún.
Bacalar
Serene · Magical
The Lagoon of Seven Colors. Freshwater in shades of turquoise to deep indigo.
Holbox
Remote · Barefoot
A car-free island with flamingos, bioluminescent waters, and powdery sand.
Weather
Warm year-round · 26–30°C · Book accommodation early
Where to stay
Hotel discounts
We've secured exclusive rates at two hotels for our guests — use the codes below when booking
Centro Histórico · IHG
Holiday Inn Express Mérida
Special rate
MXN $1,900 / night
Rate breakdown · includes American buffet breakfast · valid 24 Feb – 4 Mar
1–2 guests
$2,289
MXN incl. tax
3 guests
$2,651
MXN incl. tax
4 guests
$3,012
MXN incl. tax
Extra person
+$300
MXN per night
How to book
Contact the hotel directly — do not book through a third-party site to guarantee this rate.
Contact
Luxury · Hyatt
Hyatt Regency Mérida
Corporate ID
191491
How to book
Use the direct link below — the corporate ID is pre-applied and will automatically show your discounted rate.
Direct booking link
Airbnb & independent hotels
Where we recommend staying
All six neighbourhoods are walkable to each other and the center
All within
Centro Histórico
Centro Histórico
Centro / Zócalo
Our pick
Lively · Central · Everything on foot
The heart of Mérida. Steps from Plaza Grande, the cathedral, the best restaurants, and all the wedding events. The most convenient spot to be.
Walk to virtually everything
Highest concentration of boutique hotels & Airbnbs
Busiest area — light sleepers pack earplugs
Santa Ana
Sweet spot
Arty · Local · Best of both worlds
Perfectly placed between Zócalo to the south and Paseo de Montejo to the north. Hip cafés, street art, galleries, and a fantastic small market.
10–15 min walk to Plaza Grande
Great Airbnb value vs. Centro
Lively evenings with outdoor markets
Santa Lucía
Our pick
Historic · Charming · Very walkable
One of Mérida's most beloved plazas. Hosts traditional Yucatecan dancers on weekends and is lined with beautiful colonial buildings and great restaurants.
5 min walk to Zócalo
Very safe, well-lit streets
Gorgeous colonial architecture
Santiago
Local feel
Quiet · Authentic · Residential
One of Mérida's oldest barrios, with stunning colonial and neoclassical architecture. Less touristy than Centro — great if you want a more local experience.
10–15 min walk to Plaza Grande
Spacious Airbnbs at good prices
Tranquil streets, lovely parks
Paseo de Montejo
Upscale
Grand · Elegant · Leafy
Mérida's grand Champs-Élysées, lined with colonial mansions, museums, and restaurants. Beautiful wide tree-lined boulevard closed to traffic on Sundays.
15–20 min walk to Zócalo
Best area for luxury hotels & villas
Sunday Ciclovía — bikes & families
García Ginerés
Hidden gem
Residential · Quiet · Great value
A large, beautiful neighbourhood just west of Paseo de Montejo. Quieter and more residential — ideal for groups renting a whole house or villa together.
Best value for large groups
Parque de Las Américas nearby
Uber recommended to get around