Getting around in the city
Mérida’s Centro Histórico is the perfect base for exploring the city. Quiet, safe, and well connected. Most places are within walking distance, and rideshares like Uber and DiDi ( other Rideshare company there) make it easy to get anywhere quickly. Public buses, electric BRT, and bike-friendly streets add even more options, so moving around is simple and stress-free.
Tour Mérida by "hopp on/off" buses:
There are also 2 comfortable ways to get to know the city
(in about 1-1/2 to 2 hours)
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the red bus called Turibus that is very easy to spot because its a double decker and you can hop on on any of its many stops around the city
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a local company Carnavalito City Tour bus that leaves from Santa Lucia Park (Calle 55 and 60) at 10 am, 1 pm, 4 pm and 7 pm daily (no 7 pm trip on Sunday).
Walking
Walk EverywhereFrom our neighborhood, you can stroll to:
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Gran Parque La Plancha
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Plaza Grande & Mérida Cathedral
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Paseo de Montejo (Santa Ana)
Biking
Bikes can be rented near Santa Lucía/Paseo
Taxi/Uber
Taxis & Uber and DiDi are super common in Merida.
Most taxis accept cash, and some have credit card terminals
Most Centro pickups in 3–5 minutes. Short trips downtown are usually 5–12 minutes by car.
Public Transport
( to other cities / areas)
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IE-TRAM Electric BRT : quick link to other city areas
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Va-y-Ven City Buses : modern, air-conditioned, tap-card payment
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ADO Bus Terminal : first-class buses for day trips to Chichén Itzá, Uxmal, Izamal, Campeche, and more
