A new column where CRUSH Readers share a snapshot of where they’ve been and what they loved there.
Roam: Merida, Mexico. From CRUSH Reader Patrick
Mérida, Yucatán, México
Merida, the capital of Yucatán, has become a popular travel destination over the last five years. It is smaller and more relaxed than Mexico City, with a more tropical climate.
Tell us a little bit about you..
New Yorker, culture nerd, hispanophile and overall bon vivant, I'm passionate about exploring destinations that blend rich culture, history and culinary delights. I appreciate finding gems that offer value (in location, experience, quality), but I don’t hesitate to splurge where it’s worth it. And while I prefer to stay someplace stylish with character, I sometimes stay in chains that offer modern conveniences and are well-located, especially if I can use my points.
What is the reason that you’d go back?
Mérida is an unexpectedly beautiful city filled with warm spirits (and warm sounds), stunning Spanish colonial architecture, a rich local cuisine and a plethora of experiences that make it hard to decide how to spend your precious time.
In one word, describe the atmosphere:
Sultry
Where did you stay?
NH Collection Hotel Mérida Paseo Montejo
Selling points: clean, modern, well-located, highly functional, well-priced. There are boutique hotels with more regional character, but this more than solid.
Any restaurant recommendations?
Oliva Enoteca, Micaela Mar y Leña
Any recommendations for someone who has never been there - can’t miss things to do or see?
Don’t miss seeing a cenote or one of the countless Mayan ruins in the nearby province!
Anything else we should know?
Be prepared for hot weather, even in Winter. Mérida is beautiful but be ready for classic Latin America including a chaotic downtown.
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