Free self-guided walk · Mérida

Plaza Grande to Paseo de Montejo

A free self-guided walk in Mérida, from Plaza Grande up Calle 60 to Santa Lucía and Paseo de Montejo.

Distance
1.8 km
Walking time
24 min
Allow
About 1.5 hours with stops
Stops
5

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About this walk

This walk covers the heart of Mérida on foot.

Evening events fill the squares.

  • Terrain: Flat.
  • Best time: Evening.

Route map

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Route and stop positions © OpenStreetMap contributors. North is up.

The stops

  1. Plaza Grande

    Start in the square.

  2. Mérida Cathedral

    The cathedral.

  3. Parque Santa Lucía

    A small park.

  4. Parque Santa Ana

    Another square.

  5. Paseo de Montejo

    Finish on the boulevard.

Tips

  • Very hot by day.
  • Free events most evenings.
  • Carry water.

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Sources and review date

This walk was last reviewed on 2026-10-28. Distance and walking time come from OpenStreetMap's walking router and don't include time at stops. Opening hours and access change; please check before you go.