BEACHES
Outside of Merida, you’ll find various white-sand beaches with
gentle surf, where you can do many different water sports, enjoy
the local Yucatecan cuisine and take
in the lovely landscape.
Puerto Progreso – Located
36 km
(22 mi) north of Merida
on Highway 261, this is the
coast of Yucatan’s most important port. The climate is
hot and arid with rainfall from
June to September.
A beach with calm waters where
you can do various water sports or
simply bask in the sun and
enjoy the pleasant scenery of the Yucatan
coast.
Telchac Puerto – Its clear and calm
waters make it the ideal place to do various water
sports. Nearby is the beautiful
Rosada Lagoon, home to thousands of
migratory birds. Located 69
km (42 mi) northeast
of Merida on Highway 281.
Sisal – This beautiful beach with gentle surf
is ideal for rest and relaxation.
Nearby, you can visit el Convento de San Bernardino, a convent
built in the 16th
century. You can also see el Guardafaros,
an ancient castle of Sisal. Both places allow you to learn
more about Merida’s past and its
surrounding areas. Sisal lies 52 km (32 mi) northeast
of Merida on Highway 281.
