Bus from Cancun to Merida to Playa del Carmen

Sibi3 · 08-19-2004

Hi!
I'm arriving next monday in Cancun, staying there for two nights and then have two days, before I have to be in PDC. Is it a good idea to go to Merida? Which bus company should I choose? I'm looking for one, that is not too expensive?!

Thanks for your help!

Sibi

**Anna** · 08-19-2004

Merida is a very nice colonial city and well worth a visit. Be warned that Merida will be very very hot indeed this time of year, as it is inland. It's a 4-5 hour bus ride from Cancun to Merida and about 5 hours from Merida to Playa del Carmen. There are many buses and companies that run these routes; all are good, just make sure you get a direct first class bus with AC. Just go to the bus station in Cancun the day before you want to leave and check the schedule and get the ticket.

Winny · 08-19-2004

Definetely worth a trip to Merida, beautiful white city. I agree with Anna, first class bus with AC a must.

Sibi3 · 08-20-2004

Thanks a lot for your answers! I'll be going to Merida for sure!

Greets Sibylle

**Anna** · 08-20-2004

Nice things to do in Merida:

take a horse-and-buggy ride through the city (try to forget how skinny the horse is...)

visit the small but very interesting antropological museum, located in a stunning colonial building

browse the markets; buy a hammock and a guayabera (the nice cotton shirts with embroidery down the front)

stroll around town

visit colonial churches

take a day trip to the Mayan ruins of Uxmal, Labna and Sayil

take a day trip to the beautiful delta in Celestún; lots of pink flamingos

My favorite hotel in Merida is Grand Hotel, an old art deco hotel in downtown. Cool and affordable.

**ryberg** · 08-20-2004

Delmy & I lived in Mérida for almost a year around the time our son was born. Nice place, and different flabor than here, most definitely -- probably what people would label with the word authentic. I'd agree with Anna on it being quite hot, however, and would also recommend Uxmal.

Steve

**Jesus** · 08-20-2004

In Merida don't miss:
- ice cream at La Reyna de Montejo, made on site. They are located on Paseo Montejo, one of the main avenues.
- mercado de comida Santa Lucia (or Santa Ana), close to downtown, there you will find the authentic Yucatencan Food: panuchos, salbutes, relleno negro, papadzules, tacos de cochinita, some seafood dishes, etc.
- Some bakeries will have buns stuffed with cream cheese or other goodies.

Also, here is a link of the Tourism board of Mexico
http://www.visitmexico.com/destinati...ractions/?sw=0

BobbiJ · 08-21-2004

[quote]take a horse-and-buggy ride through the city (try to forget how skinny the horse is...)
My 9 yo son cried the whole carrige ride because of the conditions of the horses, I tried to explain to him that our horses are just OVERWEIGHT! It diden't work.
Merida is a must see and worth the visit...we love it there. Take a hop over to Uxmal, also not to be missed.

Michael · 08-21-2004

Dittos to all of the above.

I’ll be there in December. It is a little hot and humid right now, so be prepared.

And as Anna corrects my small technical errors (which I do appreciate). The hotel we all like is the Gran Hotel (no D) . This historic old hotel is our favorite place to stay in Merida when my wife and I need a break from the in-laws.

The other must do, is to eat the very best genuine Yucatecan food. DO NOT MISS Los Almendros. They have a nice easy to use picture menu, and the best food on the planet. You can also find Los Almendros in Cancun, but you will not find any food like this in Playa. I’ll be eating at both restaurants in December. The Merida establishment is at Parque Mejorada # 493 x 57 ask for directions at your hotel.

Quinn · 11-02-2004

Quote:

Originally Posted by Anna

Nice things to do in Merida:

My favorite hotel in Merida is Grand Hotel, an old art deco hotel in downtown. Cool and affordable.

I've been trying to get info on this hotel for an overnight stay during my Playa visit in November...

Anyone know how to get in touch with them or know their URL? I can't find anything on the internet although it is highly recommended by a few trusted individuals on this site.

Thanks in advance

Quinn

lovetheheat · 11-02-2004

I suspect the reference here is for the Gran Hotel in Merida? If so, that search should provide you some contact info.. Cheers!

Quinn · 11-02-2004

actually it doesnt, thats why I'm asking...

**denisea** · 11-02-2004

Quote:

Originally Posted by Quinn

I've been trying to get info on this hotel for an overnight stay during my Playa visit in November...

Anyone know how to get in touch with them or know their URL? I can't find anything on the internet although it is highly recommended by a few trusted individuals on this site.

It is the Gran Hotel (not Grand).

El Gran Hotel
Calle 60 No. 496 Frente al Parque Cepeda Peraza
Merida 97000 Mexico
Phone: (999) 924 77 30 or (999) 923 69 63,
Fax: (999) 924 76 22
email: granh [at] sureste dot com

Click here for their web site.

Quinn · 11-02-2004

Quote:

Originally Posted by denisea

It is the Gran Hotel (not Grand).

El Gran Hotel
Calle 60 No. 496 Frente al Parque Cepeda Peraza
Merida 97000 Mexico
Phone: (999) 924 77 30 or (999) 923 69 63,
Fax: (999) 924 76 22
email: granh [at] sureste dot com

Click here for their web site.

You are a wonderful woman, thanks Denisea

Taquito · 11-02-2004

There is also the new TURIBUS by ADO (i guess) which makes a tour though the city. And Dzibichaltun definitelly worth a visit (only at 15 minutes from Merida) a very nice archeologic zone with a crystal cenote where you can swim.
There is also Progreso at 20 minutes from the city.

08-19-2004	#1 (permalink)
Sibi3 sandflea Join Date: Aug 2004 Posts: 2	Bus from Cancun to Merida to Playa del Carmen Hi! I'm arriving next monday in Cancun, staying there for two nights and then have two days, before I have to be in PDC. Is it a good idea to go to Merida? Which bus company should I choose? I'm looking for one, that is not too expensive?! Thanks for your help! Sibi

08-20-2004	#5 (permalink)
Anna top babe admin Join Date: Apr 2001 Location: after 10 wonderful years in Playa, now back in Sweden Posts: 3,716	Nice things to do in Merida: take a horse-and-buggy ride through the city (try to forget how skinny the horse is...) visit the small but very interesting antropological museum, located in a stunning colonial building browse the markets; buy a hammock and a guayabera (the nice cotton shirts with embroidery down the front) stroll around town visit colonial churches take a day trip to the Mayan ruins of Uxmal, Labna and Sayil take a day trip to the beautiful delta in Celestún; lots of pink flamingos My favorite hotel in Merida is Grand Hotel, an old art deco hotel in downtown. Cool and affordable.

11-02-2004	#15 (permalink)
Taquito beachaholic Join Date: Oct 2003 Location: Mexico Posts: 264	There is also the new TURIBUS by ADO (i guess) which makes a tour though the city. And Dzibichaltun definitelly worth a visit (only at 15 minutes from Merida) a very nice archeologic zone with a crystal cenote where you can swim. There is also Progreso at 20 minutes from the city. Last edited by Taquito; 11-04-2004 at 01:50 AM..

08-19-2004	#2 (permalink)
Anna top babe admin Join Date: Apr 2001 Location: after 10 wonderful years in Playa, now back in Sweden Posts: 3,716	Merida is a very nice colonial city and well worth a visit. Be warned that Merida will be very very hot indeed this time of year, as it is inland. It's a 4-5 hour bus ride from Cancun to Merida and about 5 hours from Merida to Playa del Carmen. There are many buses and companies that run these routes; all are good, just make sure you get a direct first class bus with AC. Just go to the bus station in Cancun the day before you want to leave and check the schedule and get the ticket.

08-19-2004	#3 (permalink)
Winny way into it Join Date: Aug 2004 Location: Saskatchewan, Canada Posts: 137	Definetely worth a trip to Merida, beautiful white city. I agree with Anna, first class bus with AC a must.

08-20-2004	#4 (permalink)
Sibi3 sandflea Join Date: Aug 2004 Posts: 2	Thanks a lot for your answers! I'll be going to Merida for sure! Greets Sibylle

08-20-2004	#6 (permalink)
ryberg playa maya guy Join Date: Sep 2002 Location: real America (reality-based community) Posts: 27,949	Delmy & I lived in Mérida for almost a year around the time our son was born. Nice place, and different flabor than here, most definitely -- probably what people would label with the word authentic. I'd agree with Anna on it being quite hot, however, and would also recommend Uxmal. Steve

08-20-2004	#7 (permalink)
Jesus Nutty Peep Join Date: Sep 2002 Location: Mexico City, Mexico Posts: 6,017	In Merida don't miss: - ice cream at La Reyna de Montejo, made on site. They are located on Paseo Montejo, one of the main avenues. - mercado de comida Santa Lucia (or Santa Ana), close to downtown, there you will find the authentic Yucatencan Food: panuchos, salbutes, relleno negro, papadzules, tacos de cochinita, some seafood dishes, etc. - Some bakeries will have buns stuffed with cream cheese or other goodies. Also, here is a link of the Tourism board of Mexico http://www.visitmexico.com/destinati...ractions/?sw=0

08-21-2004	#8 (permalink)
BobbiJ way into it Join Date: Jul 2003 Location: Washington State Posts: 135	[quote]take a horse-and-buggy ride through the city (try to forget how skinny the horse is...) My 9 yo son cried the whole carrige ride because of the conditions of the horses, I tried to explain to him that our horses are just OVERWEIGHT! It diden't work. Merida is a must see and worth the visit...we love it there. Take a hop over to Uxmal, also not to be missed.

08-21-2004	#9 (permalink)
Michael añejo Join Date: Apr 2002 Location: Silicon Valley, California Posts: 5,312	Dittos to all of the above. I’ll be there in December. It is a little hot and humid right now, so be prepared. And as Anna corrects my small technical errors (which I do appreciate). The hotel we all like is the Gran Hotel (no D) . This historic old hotel is our favorite place to stay in Merida when my wife and I need a break from the in-laws. The other must do, is to eat the very best genuine Yucatecan food. DO NOT MISS Los Almendros. They have a nice easy to use picture menu, and the best food on the planet. You can also find Los Almendros in Cancun, but you will not find any food like this in Playa. I’ll be eating at both restaurants in December. The Merida establishment is at Parque Mejorada # 493 x 57 ask for directions at your hotel.

11-02-2004	#11 (permalink)
lovetheheat way into it Join Date: Jun 2004 Location: Markham, Ontario Posts: 188	I suspect the reference here is for the Gran Hotel in Merida? If so, that search should provide you some contact info.. Cheers!

11-02-2004	#12 (permalink)
Quinn beachaholic Join Date: Apr 2003 Location: Vancouver BC Posts: 443	actually it doesnt, thats why I'm asking...

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