Parque de Santa Lucía
A small arcaded plaza two blocks north of the main square, with a free 'Yucatecan Serenade' every Thursday evening. Surrounded by restaurants, it's a good spot for dinner.
Parque de Santa Lucía is two blocks north of the main square and is one of the small plazas in Mérida's old town. On one side stand colonial arcades, and across from it is the 17th-century Chapel of Santa Lucía. Since 1965, the 'Serenata Yucateca' has been held here every Thursday evening. It features traditional trio music, poetry recitals, and folk dancing. Admission is free, and the tradition continues today (check the city government's announcements for details). The plaza is surrounded by several Yucatecan and international restaurants, and outdoor seating has a great evening atmosphere. On Sunday mornings there is also a small market of used books and handicrafts.
Opening hours
All day
Nearby sights
- José Peón Contreras Theatre
- Government Palace of Yucatán
- Mérida Cathedral (San Ildefonso)
- Plaza Grande (Plaza de la Independencia)
- MACAY Contemporary Art Museum
- Casa de Montejo
- Palacio Cantón (Regional Museum of Anthropology)
- Lucas de Gálvez Market