The city of Mérida offers its visitors a wealth of things to see and is an excellent base for travelers who wish to explore the surrounding villages, Maya pyramids, haciendas and beaches.

The following schedule has been designed to help you organize your time efficiently so as to make the best of your stay here in Mérida. These activities and events can, of course, be mixed and matched. Read  Yucatan Today for more detailed information.

Sunday
Visit the handcrafts Market "Lucas de Gálvez"; it has everything. Enjoy Mérida en Domingo, outdoor handcraft markets and food festivals in the Main Plaza, Hidalgo Park and Santa Lucia Park. 9:00 am to 9:00 pm. Also visit Museo MACAY for free.

Monday
Take the tourist bus at 10:00, 1:00, 4:00, or 7:00 in Santa Lucia
Park. In the evening, enjoy an outdoor concert with traditional Yucatecan dancing and dress at the Palacio Municipal on the main Plaza at 9 pm.

Tuesday
Travel to the Mayan ruins at Chichen-Itza and the Caves of Balankanche. In the evening, dance to big band music of the 40´s in Santiago Park on the corner of Calle 59 and 72 at 9:00 pm. Or watch the University´s Mexican show at the Peon Contreras Theatre, calle 60 between 57. Don't forget Trova Night at the Olimpo at 9:00 pm.

Wednesday
Visit Hacienda Teya on the way to the City of Izamal, or take the Convent Route of Acanceh, Tecoh, Telchaquillo, Tekit, Mama, Chumayel, Mani,and Oxcutzcab. If you stay in town, enjoy shows at the Olimpo at 9:00 pm.

Thursday
Visit the Mayan ruins at Dzibilchantun on your way to the beaches of Progreso, Chelem, Chicxulub, Telchac and X-Tampu ruins. Visit the co´op next to the church in Dzilbilchaltun. Perhaps you might like dinner at Hacienda Xcanatun on your way back. Or there is also an open-air concert in downtown Mérida featuring Yucatecan dress, dance, music and folklore.

Friday
Go shopping at the markets, Pasaje Picheta or the best in the city, Casa de las Artesanias on Calle 63, with handcrafts from Yucatan made by Yucatecans with the best prices in the city. In the evening, enjoy the University serenade in the Main University building on the corner of Calle 60 and 57 at 9:00 pm.

Saturday
Explore the caves in Loltun and travel the Puuc Route: Kabah, Labna, Sayil, Xlapak and Uxmal. Stop by Hacienda Ochil or Yaxcopoil as you return for the Fiesta Mexicana on Paseo Montejo & Calle 47 at 7:00 pm.

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