Top Merida Holidays and Seasonal Packages

Experience authentic Yucatecan cuisine from market to table during this small-group cooking class in Mérida. Browse Mercado Lucas de Gálvez with your guide to sample local fruits and shop for ingredients like achiote and habanero peppers before heading to a local home to prepare a traditional three-course meal. Vegetarian and vegan options ensure everyone can enjoy this hands-on culinary experience.

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.

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.

Get acquainted with Yucatecan specialties on this small-group street food tour of Merida. Walk with a local guide to Merida’s main market, a gelato shop, and more. Taste fresh fruit and sample plenty of local dishes, including empanadas, ‘cochinita pibil’ (slow-roasted pork) and ‘panuchos’ (tortillas stuffed with refried black beans). Lunch is seafood (Monday through Saturday) and tacos with marquesitas most Sundays and holidays.