Where to avoid in Merida?

Neighborhoods to Avoid in Merida
  • South Merida is known as the least safe part of the city — though there's nothing a visitor would want to see or do there. ...
  • At the large Mercado Lucas de Galvez (market) in downtown, make sure to stay vigilant of your belongings, as sadly, pickpocketing isn't uncommon there.




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Centro Historico & Plaza Grande It's one of the safest areas in Merida, and that says a lot when you consider how safe Merida is! This area is where you'll find the city's oldest buildings, hotels, restaurants, bars, shopping streets and Plaza Grande.

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In general, Merida isn't really any less safe at night than during the day. The thing to keep in mind is that alcohol consumption (and overconsumption!) makes all situations and places less safe. If you're going out late at night, stick to Centro Historico (Downtown) and Paseo Montejo.

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Some of the best neighborhoods in Mérida are Benito Juárez Norte, Campestre, Montecristo, Montes de Amé, Colonia México, García Gineres, Zona Paseo Montejo (Central Zone) as well as the new subdivisions near Altabrisa, such as Cholul and Conkal are among the best options to live.

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With its wide sidewalks, old fashion street lights, monuments, and landscaping, Paseo de Montejo is a street that no one has trouble remembering. This tree-lined historic road instantly makes a lasting impression.

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With its wide sidewalks, old fashion street lights, monuments, and landscaping, Paseo de Montejo is a street that no one has trouble remembering. This tree-lined historic road instantly makes a lasting impression.

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Puerto Progreso is the closest beach from Merida (30 – 45 minutes away) and is popular for weekend trips among locals. Progreso is a cruise port town, so there're thousands more people than usual when a cruise dock.

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To make Merida water safe to drink, you must boil it or use a filterable water bottle like the Water-To-Go. Many locals buy a garrafón (five-gallon water jug) and keep those in their homes for use.

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The beauty of an experience traveling in Merida is that the city is authentically Yucatecan and authentically Mexican. In the markets, little English is spoken, and in fact, we rarely had locals try to speak or practice English with us.

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Reserve a ride with Uber in advance in Merida Complete your plans today by reserving a ride with Uber in Merida. Request a ride up to 30 days in advance, at any time and on any day of the year.

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Mérida can be a safe destination for solo female travelers, but it's important to take some precautions to ensure your safety. Here are some safety tips for solo female travelers in Mérida: Staying in well-lit and populated areas can help reduce the risk of becoming a target for crime.

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Merida is famous for the imposing and elaborate historic ruins of buildings and structures mostly in Chichen Itza. Merida City in the State of Yucatan in Southern Mexico was founded by Francisco de Montejo a Spanish conqueror in 1542.

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You'll definitely need a rental car, as those are quite remote — though you can also do a Merida cenotes tour. However, if you are only planning to stay in the city itself, you probably won't want a rental since Merida is pretty walkable.

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Is Merida safe if you don't speak Spanish? Merida is certainly a classic Mexican city and Spanish is the absolute language of communication, business and travel. However, if your Spanish is shaky or needs work, you can hopefully get around with a few basic words.

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