A must-see when traveling to Merida, Mexico! It's right to stay in this hotel
🏘️Hotel Introduction:
Merida Downtown Courtyard is located in the center of Merida, with a convenient location. You can feel the unique charm of this city as soon as you step out of the door. The hotel rooms are modern and simple in design. Each room is equipped with free Wi-Fi, a flat-screen TV, a comfortable bed, and a private bathroom with complete facilities, allowing you to enjoy a comfortable accommodation experience even when you are traveling. The hotel has a restaurant that offers a rich variety of local and international cuisine, allowing you to taste the authentic Mexican flavor without leaving your home. In addition, the hotel is equipped with a fitness center to meet your exercise needs during the trip; the business center in the lobby is convenient for business travelers to handle work affairs.
🚗Transportation Guide:
- From the airport: Merida International Airport is about 15 kilometers away from the hotel. You can choose to take a taxi from the airport, which takes about 25 minutes and costs about US$20-30. You can also book airport transfer services online in advance, the price is relatively fixed, and it can also avoid communication problems. Alternatively, there are shared shuttle buses at the airport, which are more affordable at around $8-12 per person, but may require stops at intermediate points to pick up other passengers, and can take a relatively long time, around 35-45 minutes.
- City transportation: The hotel is conveniently located around the hotel. Public transportation in Merida is mainly buses and taxis. The bus routes cover a wide range and the ticket price is generally between 10 and 20 pesos, but it should be noted that most of the signs on the bus are in Spanish, which may not be convenient for tourists who do not understand the language. Taxis are more convenient. Remember to negotiate the price with the driver before getting in the car. Short distance trips within the city generally cost 20-50 pesos. If you want to explore the city more freely, you can also choose to rent a car. The hotel provides free parking. The rental fee varies according to the model of the car. An ordinary economy car costs about US$30-50 per day.
🏕️Nearby attractions:
- Merida Cathedral: It is only about 10 minutes’ walk from the hotel. It is one of the oldest cathedrals in America and is full of rich historical and cultural atmosphere. The church is open to the public free of charge, but you need to dress appropriately and keep quiet when visiting the interior of the church.
- Montejo Avenue: It is a 15-minute walk from the hotel. It is one of the busiest streets in Merida. There are many exquisite colonial buildings on both sides of the street, as well as various restaurants, cafes and shops. You can stroll here and feel the unique charm of Mexico's blend of history and modernity.
- Yucatan Anthropology Museum: It takes about 15 minutes to get there by taxi. The museum houses a large collection of historical relics and Mayan cultural relics about the Yucatan Peninsula. The ticket price is about 100-150 pesos. It is an excellent place to learn about Mayan civilization.
💰Per capita consumption:
- Accommodation: The nightly room rate fluctuates according to the peak and off-peak seasons and room types, roughly between US$100-200, and US$50-100 per person (based on two people per room).
- Food and Beverage: In the hotel restaurant, the average meal cost per person is US$20-40. In surrounding restaurants, ordinary meals cost per person is US$15-30. If you go to a high-end restaurant, the average meal may cost more than US$50. Street food is relatively cheap, such as tacos, which cost about 20-40 pesos each.
- Sightseeing: Ticket prices for most attractions range from 50 to 200 pesos. Car rental costs are as mentioned above. Shopping expenses vary from person to person. You can bargain appropriately when buying souvenirs in the local market.
💗Other tips:
- Hotel facilities: The hotel fitness center is open from 6 am to 10 pm. Remember to prepare sports shoes and sportswear in advance before use; the business center provides printing, photocopying and other services. The charging standards can be consulted at the front desk.
- Language communication: Spanish is the main language used locally. Most hotel staff can speak English, but communication may be difficult in some small shops or local markets. It is recommended to download translation software in advance.