Mérida: 3-Hour Walking Food Tour
Taste your way through Mérida on a 3-hour food tour. Explore the downtown areas of the city and savor authentic Mexican specialities.
CuisineWine bar
Price$$
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Why locals love it: Quiet courtyard wine bar tucked behind a Centro casa colonial wall, easy to walk past from Calle 66.
Tip: Order the Mexican rosé by the glass on a weeknight and book the back-courtyard table for two.
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Location
Address: Calle 66 377 x 41 y 43, Centro, 97000 Mérida, Yucatán
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