Top Things to do in Merida
8 Concerts & Shows in Merida That You Shouldn't Miss
The Yucatan capital has both colonial and Mayan treasures to discover. Nearby ruins at Uxmal give some insight into the lives of the predecessors of the conquistadores, who arrived in 1542. Mayan culture is also still evident in Merida's daily life and in the many colorful festivals celebrated here.
Restaurants in Merida
1. Sinatra Merida
2. Noche Mexicana
Overall Ratings
4.5 based on 66 reviews
Reviewed By miadi28
I went to Noche Mexicana alone as I was solo traveling in Merida, and had a blast. Take an uber to Remate de Pasaje Montejo. I arrive just at 8pm on a Saturday in June and there were already ancianos performing a traditional Mexican folkloric dance. The seats weren't quite full but as the night wore on more and more people filled the seats. I highly recommend trying the marquesitas from the street vendors (this is a traditional crepe-like desert, served with queso or nutella or combinado if you want both. You shouldn't pay more than 30 pesos for 1 combinado.) I also bought magnets and an infant dress for my younger cousin from the vendors. For pricier items, haggling is acceptable. I speak Spanish, so if you speak English expect gringo prices from some of the vendors that don't have items labeled. I recommend going to vendors where prices are labeled to get the best price if you don't speak Spanish -- because they cannot inflate the price for you.
3. Teatro Peon Contreras
Overall Ratings
4.5 based on 157 reviews
Reviewed By ElenaP2205 - Romania, null
This is a very nice and imposant building. Inside the theatre has also a free art gallery which is a nice thing to see.
4. Centro Cultural Olimpio
5. Teatro Yucatan
Overall Ratings
4.5 based on 3 reviews
6. Orquesta Sinfonica de Yucatan
Overall Ratings
4.5 based on 9 reviews
Reviewed By AF49 - Vancouver, Canada
AND what a magnificent theatre, built over a100 years ago, refurbished of course, reminded me of a European Opera House.
7. Tapanco Centro Cultural A.C.
Overall Ratings
4.0 based on 6 reviews
Tapanco is sure to become a point of indispensable reference, distinguishable from all other options for theater in Merida, due to it being centrally located, comfortable, and a place where one can appreciate theatrical experiments conducted by actors and actresses that young people can enjoy, as well; it is a place that presents the same comedy, drama and social content as erotic theater.
