Mérida

Explore Mérida. Return to the Hacienda.

Just 30 minutes from Hacienda Sac Chich, Mérida is one of Mexico’s most captivating cities — filled with colorful colonial architecture, beautiful plazas, excellent restaurants, galleries, markets and a vibrant cultural scene.

Spend the day exploring the city, then return to the peace and privacy of the hacienda, where the gardens are quiet, the pool is waiting, and the Yucatán jungle begins just beyond the walls.

The Historic Center

Begin in the heart of Mérida at Plaza Grande, surrounded by the cathedral, historic buildings, museums and lively streets. From here, wander through the Centro Histórico and discover the city's distinctive blend of Spanish colonial and Yucatecan architecture.

Paseo Montejo

Walk beneath the trees along Mérida's grandest avenue, lined with beautiful 19th-century mansions, museums, restaurants and cafés. It's one of the best places to experience the city's elegant side.

Food and Drink

Mérida has become one of Mexico's most exciting culinary destinations. From traditional Yucatecan specialties to sophisticated contemporary restaurants, the city offers an incredible range of places to eat and drink.

Markets and Local Life

For a more authentic side of Mérida, explore the city's markets, where you'll find fresh produce, local ingredients, handmade goods and some of the best casual food in the city.

Art, Design and Shopping

Mérida has a thriving creative community, with independent galleries, Mexican designers, artisan shops and beautifully restored colonial buildings throughout Centro.

An Evening in Mérida

Stay into the evening for dinner, live music, traditional Yucatecan performances or simply a walk through the beautifully illuminated streets of Centro. Then return to the quiet of Sac Chich for the night.

The Best of Both Worlds

One of the things guests love about Hacienda Sac Chich is being able to experience two completely different sides of Yucatán.

Spend the morning exploring Mérida. Have lunch in the city. Visit a gallery, wander through Centro or stop for a drink before heading back to the hacienda.

Then leave the city behind.

Within 30 minutes, you're back at Sac Chich — surrounded by gardens, tropical nature and the quiet of the Yucatán countryside.