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Mérida
The cultural capital of the Yucatán with grand colonial mansions along Paseo de Montejo, vibrant markets, and gateway to Maya ruins.
3 km · about 5 min drive
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Mérida
Yucatán, Mexico · North America
About Mérida
Mérida is worth a stop: 15 minutes from Leona Vicario, 33km from Cenotes of the Yucatán.
Mérida is in Yucatán, Mexico, with about 1.2 million people. You drive on the right here. The nearest town is Leona Vicario, about 7 km away.
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What is there to see near Mérida?
Within an hour or so of Mérida: Mérida (3 km), Cenotes of the Yucatán (33 km).
Where is Mérida?
Mérida is in Yucatán, Mexico, about 7 km from Leona Vicario.
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Quick Information
- Population
- 1,201,000
- Continent
- North America
- Country
- Mexico
- Region
- Yucatán
- Timezone
- America/Merida
- Coordinates
- 20.9670, -89.6232
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Essential numbers in Mexico
Green Angels (free tourist roadside assistance on federal highways): 078.
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Worth the detour from Mérida
2 notable places within an hour's drive.
natural wonder
Cenotes of the Yucatán
A vast network of thousands of sacred limestone sinkholes connected by underground rivers, revered by the ancient Maya.
33 km · about 40 min drive
When to drive here
Year-round
Tropical latitude: plan around the wet season rather than temperature.
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