Your Travel Guide
Everything you need to know about getting to Mérida for our celebration weekend
Boat days before or after the wedding
If you turn the trip into a long weekend, the gulf gives you an easy way to add a beautiful day on the water.
Windy afternoons on the gulf
Progreso is close enough for an easy beach escape if you want wind, waves, and wide-open sky.
Two Ways to Fly In
You can fly into Mérida directly, or arrive via Cancún for more flight options
Fly into Mérida (MID)
The closest airport to all wedding events — just 30 minutes from the city center.
Direct flights available from several US cities including Miami, Houston, and Dallas. This is the most convenient option if available from your departure city.
- •Taxi/Rideshare: ~30 min, $15–25 USD to centro
- •Private transfer: Can be arranged in advance
Fly into Cancún (CUN)
A major international hub with more flight options and often better prices. Great if Mérida direct flights aren't available from your city.
The drive from Cancún to Mérida is about 3–4 hours along a well-maintained highway.
- •ADO Bus: Comfortable, ~$25–35 USD, frequent departures from the airport
- •Rental Car: Flexibility to explore the peninsula, straightforward highway
- •Private Transfer: Door-to-door comfort, can be arranged in advance
Getting Around Mérida
Mérida is a walkable city with a beautiful historic center. For longer distances, taxis and rideshare are affordable and convenient.
Walking
The centro histórico is very walkable — many restaurants, shops, and plazas within reach
Taxis & Rideshare
Uber and local taxis are widely available and very affordable
Rental Car
Great for exploring cenotes and nearby towns on your own schedule
If You Stay a Little Longer
The Yucatán rewards a little extra time, with easy beach days, ancient sites, and small discoveries that make the trip feel bigger than a single weekend.
Flamingos in the shallows
The coast has wildlife and saltwater landscapes that feel unmistakably Yucatán.
Iguanas sunning on the stone
Ruins, stone paths, and sun-soaked corners make even small stops feel memorable.
Ancient sites worth exploring
Sites like Xcambo are easy to pair with a beach day if you want to explore beyond Mérida.
The playful side of a long stay
Some of the best parts of the trip are the unplanned golden-hour hours by the beach.
Hotels & Accommodations
We're curating the best hotel options for you, from boutique stays in the historic center to quieter places with courtyards, pools, and space to exhale.
Poolside mornings and slower corners of the city