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Dental tourism guide Mérida, Yuc.

Merida is located in the Gulf of Mexico allowing tourists to arrive easily by land, air or sea. This destination has the privilege of being surrounded by beautiful landscapes full of rich history and traditions, making it the ideal destination for your dental vacation.

The weather in Merida is warm and humid, ranging from a temperature of 78°F/26°C and 104°F/40°C. Therefore, is recommended to use fresh clothing, sunblock, and hats to protect the skin for sun exposure.

The ideal place to start your visit is in the Historic Center, where you’ll find colonial buildings, museums, art galleries and restaurants serving from traditional to international gourmet food. A must-see is the buildings located in the Plaza Grande, that will allow you to see the history and heritage of Yucatan.

Selected as American Capital of Culture in 2000 and 2017, you can see its heritage and Mayan culture scattered around the peninsula. The Gran Museo del Mundo Maya showcases more than 1,000 pieces that belonged to the Maya. This museum will explain the history of this ancient culture.

In 2019 Merida was voted as the number one best small city in the world in the Readers’ Choice Awards.

Most places accept US dollars for payment but the exchange rate will be very low, we recommend using a bank or an exchange house so you can get a better deal on the exchange rate.

Safety tips

Merida is a really safe destination for tourist. However, we suggest to take common-sense precautions to minimize risks.

Additional information

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*Main tourist attractions points and our suggested places.

Dental tourism popular attractions

Catedral de San Ildefonso

Considered as the oldest church in Latin America built in land. The architecture stands out for its renaissance style.

Plaza Grande

Excellent park with walking trails. Usually you can find regional dancers and musical events.

Dzibilchaltun Ruins

These ruins reflect the influence of Mayan and Spanish communities. It has an on-site museum added by the INAH.

Information about Embassies, Consulates or Consular Agencies
for U.S. and Canadian citizens.

In case of emergency, lost passport or general assistance to citizens traveling in Mexico please contact the proper embassy or consulate.

U.S. Consulate in Merida

Calle 60 No. 338-K x 29 y 31 Col. Alcala Martin Merida, Yucatan, Mexico 97050

Assistance to U.S. citizen

From Mexico:
Tel: 999-316-7168

From the United States:
Tel: 1-844-528-6611

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Consular Agency of Canada in Cancun

Centro Empresarial Oficina E7 Blvd. Kukulcan Km. 12 Zona Hotelera 77599 Cancún, Quintana Roo – Mexico

Assistance to Canadian citizen

From Mexico:
Tel: 998-883-3360

From Canada:
Tel: 011-52-998-883-3360

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We strive to take a multidisciplinary approach on every single case we take and try to get more than one head in the planning and execution of our dental procedures, always thinking of the patient’s best interest, keeping in mind offering the best solutions at the most affordable prices.

Dental tourism guide Mérida, Yuc.

Arriving by air

The International Manuel Crescencio Rejón Airport offers a variety of transportation like shuttle services, taxis or car rental. If you request an Uber, the driver could ask you to walk one block away from the entrances.

Common flights to Merida. (Approx.)

Houston – 2:02 hrs.
Mexico City – 1:45 hrs.

Miami – 2:24 hrs.
Monterrey – 1:55 hrs.

Where to stay?

You can find a wide selection of hotels and motels with a price range of $30 - $80 USD per night. You can find a hotel in the website www.hotels.com

The nearest hotels in Merida from the clinic are:

The Diplomat – .5 miles
Hotel Residencial – .5 miles
Sercotel Casona – 1 mile
Viva Mérida – 1 mile
Hotel Embajadores – 1 mile
Casa Lucía – 1.4 miles

How to move around the city

Public and private transportation is very affordable and can take you to the most popular places. Due to the high traffic and the size of the city, we would recommend using public transportation, taxi or uber. You can find buses or combi buses that will take you to archeological sites and tourist spots.

Dental tourism guide Mérida, Yuc.

What to do?

Doctor recommendations

C.D.E.E. Ucán personally recommends these places.

•Restaurants
Catedral de Yucatan
Parque De Santa Lucía
Paseo De Montejo
Teatro Jose Peon Contreras
Las Ruinas Mayas
Puerto Progreso

•Museums
Museo Macay
Museo De La Ciudad
El Gran Museo Maya

These recommendations have free parking and wheelchair accessibility.

Places you can drive from Merida (Approx.)

Dzibilchaltún – 15 miles
Progreso – 27 miles
Uxmal – 52 miles
Celestun – 66.4
Valladolid – 99 miles
Cancun – 188 miles

To visit these places, you can rent a car or book a tour.

General information

You can visit these websites to find events, concerts and more things to do during your visit.

Mérida

www.visitmexico.com
yucatan.travel

Catedral de San Ildefonso

Front view of the Gran Museo del Mundo Maya

El Gran Museo Maya

Uxmal

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Dental tourism guide Mérida, Yuc.

Additional information

Dental tourism popular attractions

Information about Embassies, Consulates or Consular Agenciesfor U.S. and Canadian citizens.

Dental tourism guide Mérida, Yuc.

Dental tourism guide Mérida, Yuc.

Information about Embassies, Consulates or Consular Agencies
for U.S. and Canadian citizens.