Top Merida Holidays and Seasonal Packages

Explore the distinctive flavors of Yucatecan cuisine with this small-group cooking class in a Merida home, as you prepare a traditional 3-course meal alongside a local chef. Start in a vibrant Merida market, where you’ll sample fruit and traditional Yucatecan favorites as you shop ingredients, then roll up your sleeves to cook an appetizer, main course, and dessert. Finally, enjoy them as a group.

Rather than simply swimming in one limestone sinkhole, check off three of the Yucatan's most fascinating cenotes with ease on this full-day tour from Merida. Explore and swim in the Cascabel, Chaksikin, and Xoch cenotes, learning how they were formed and their significance in the community as you travel. Lunch at a local restaurant and round-trip transportation from Merida accommodations are included for a seamless day of sightseeing.

Explore some of the history of the Yucatan area on this day trip from Merida to Hacienda Yaxcopoil and the Mayan city of Uxmal. You'll learn about the regional importance of the farm before continuing to a different period of Mexican history as you admire Uxmal's archaeological ruins. Plus, stop by Cenote Peba for a swim. This tour allows you to avoid the hassle of finding your own way to these locations so you can relax and enjoy a pre-planned day.

Enjoy the Yucatan's top sights in one day on this small-group tour from Merida. Wake up early to visit one of the New 7 Wonders of the World, Chichen Itza, before the crowds arrive. Learn about the history, customs, and culture of the ancient Maya, then head to a local cenote for a swim. End your day at Las Coloradas pink lagoon, home to flamingos.