Location & Climate
Arrival Directions for Merida
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Directions by Car from Cancun International Airport
From Cancun airport exit to highway 307 toward Chetumal (right turn going south). After a short distance you will see a sign for the MERIDA CUOTA road (toll highway to Merida, Yucatan). We recommend that you get some gas if your tank is low and have at least $300 pesos in cash before entering the cuota road (cost of toll Cancun/Merida: $250 pesos at the present time. We recommend you have adequate pesos with you because the attendants there only grudgingly accept other currency. Take the Cuota west toward Mérida. As you approach Mérida, you will cross the ring road that encircles the city, called the "Periférico". Once you hit the PERIFERICO, TURN LEFT (you will be going south) - at the AIRPORT SIGN, TURN RIGHT (you will be going north) - continue NORTH past the airport for 5 km - TURN RIGHT on Calle 59 (Parque Centenario will be on your right) & go 0.4km - we are 3 blocks past the corner on the LEFT HAND SIDE (a large colonial blue building is on your right, directly opposite is The Villa which is RED. The drive from Cancun is approximately 3.5 to 4 hours.
Directions by Car from Merida International & Private Terminal Airport
TURN RIGHT when you reach the first main street off the airport road (you will be going north) - continue NORTH past the airport for 5 km - TURN RIGHT on Calle 59 (Parque Centenario will be on your right) & go 0.4km - we are 3 blocks past the corner on the LEFT HAND SIDE. A large colonial blue building is on your right, directly opposite this building is The Villa which is RED. The drive from Merida International Airport is approximately 15 minutes, depending on traffic. Watch for disappearing lanes on the left!
Walking to Centro Merida Attractions
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The Villa is located 5 blocks from Colonia Santiago, one of the oldest historical zones in Merida. We are 2 blocks from Parque Centenario which attracts Merida's families on weekends to enjoy the park's zoo and train ride; and 10 blocks from the central zocolo, location of the oldest cathedral in Latin America, as well as the Casa de Montejo, the Palacio de Gobierno, the Palacio Municipal and the Galeria Macay. Eight blocks north of the zocolo is the Museo Anropologico. From the Villa to the central Zocolo is a 5 minute taxi ride or a colourful 20 minute walk. We recommend you bring a wide brimmed hat and plenty of sunblock.
Merida Climate
The climate on the Yucatan Peninsular is semi-tropical, cooler on the coastline because of the sea breezes. The day temperatures range from highs of 25C to 40C (winter to summer) in Merida. Humidity ranges from 50% to 100% (winter to summer). The rainy season which often includes a cooling afternoon shower, occurs between June and October. Hurricane months are September and October and usually only strike the Carribean coast of Quintana Roo.
We recommend that you travel with your choice of sun block, insect repellent for the evenings in the rainy season, a light jacket or sweater for the cooler months and a hat; although all of these items can be purchased in Merida if need be.