Carnaval Mérida runs six days along Paseo de Montejo with parade floats, vaquería dances, panucho carts and the city's biggest pre-Lenten street-food fair.
Dates and details checked June 2, 2026 by Elliot Marsh against the organiser's site.
Hotels in Mérida around 3 to 10 February 2027, dates pre-filled. Prices and availability open on the partner site.
Carnaval Mérida runs 3 to 10 February. These are the food tours and tastings in Mérida to book for the days around it; most cancel free up to 24 hours ahead.
Multi-day trip · 3 days
Discover one of the most fascinating regions of the Yucatán Peninsula on a 3 day journey from Mérida to Calakmul, combining ancient Maya history, local traditions, gas...
Day trip · 8 hours
Explore Chichén Itzá on a private tour from Mérida with an archaeologist guide. Learn about the ancient Maya, swim in a cenote, and enjoy a customizable itinerary.
Day trip · 2 hours
Visit the city's Christmas tree and the essential birth of Jesus, with human-sized figures. Discover how Mexicans prepare for the great Christmas and how they celebrat...
4 Oct
Mérida en Domingo
Marquesitas, panuchos, antojitos
5 Oct
Vaquería de la Ciudad
Yucatán dance + marquesita carts
22-23 May 2027
Noche Blanca
Pop-up restaurant menus on Calle 60
31 Oct to 2 Nov
Hanal Pixán (Festival de las Ánimas)
Mucbipollo, pib de pollo, atole nuevo
5-18 Jan 2027
Mérida Fest
Yucatecan plates and trova suppers
