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Things to do with friends in Mérida, Yucatan

What are fun things to do with friends in Mérida?

We checked 54 real places in Mérida, Yucatan from OpenStreetMap, including 8 places to eat, 8 bars and nightlife spots (21+) and 8 sights. Squad Plan's three day plans below draw on these places, and your group can vote on the one you like best.

Last updated 2026-10-14

We found 8 places to eat, 8 bars and nightlife spots (21+), 8 sights, 8 parks and outdoor spots, 8 game spots, 6 sports venues and 8 places to shop in Mérida, from OpenStreetMap map data.

Three ready-made day plans

Costs are rough estimates per person in US dollars. Check hours and prices before you go.

Plan A

Museo Regional de Antropología Palacio Cantón to Casa Patito

Slow pace, good food, plenty of time to talk. Group of 4 for friends hangout.

Estimated total per person: $69–210

  1. 10:00Visit Museo Regional de Antropología Palacio Cantón

    Calle 58, 97000 Mérida, YUC

    Free to $25 (estimate)
  2. 11:00Explore Parque Central

    Sodzil Norte, Mérida, Yucatán

    Free
  3. 12:30Lunch at Jumiles, experiencia mexicana

    Calle 60, Sodzil Norte, 97110 Mérida, YUC

    $12–20 (estimate)
  4. 14:00Play at Cine Siglo XXI

    Calle 5-B, 97204 Mérida, YUC

    $15–30 (estimate)
  5. 15:00Get active at Acuática Urioste

    Calle 16, 97120 Mérida, YUC

    $10–25 (estimate)
  6. 16:00Browse Plaza Turquesa

    Calle 13, 97143 Mérida, YUC

    Free to $40 (estimate)
  7. 18:30Dinner at Habaneros Xcumpich

    Calle 20 A 302, 97204 Mérida, YUC

    $20–40 (estimate)
  8. 20:30Drinks at Casa Patito

    Circuito Morado, 97150 Mérida, YUC

    $12–30 (estimate)
Plan B

Museo Arte Contemporáneo de Yucatán "Fernando García Ponce" to Mala Vida

A fuller day of sights and new places. Group of 4 for friends hangout.

Estimated total per person: $69–210

  1. 10:00Visit Museo Arte Contemporáneo de Yucatán "Fernando García Ponce"

    Calle 60, 97000 Mérida, YUC

    Free to $25 (estimate)
  2. 11:00Explore Parque Triangulito

    Mérida, Yucatán

    Free
  3. 12:30Lunch at Lapa Lapa

    Calle 23, 97314 Mérida, YUC

    $12–20 (estimate)
  4. 14:00Play at Sport Bowl

    Calle 13, 97130 Mérida, YUC

    $15–30 (estimate)
  5. 15:00Get active at Unidad Deportiva Municipal "Fernando Valenzuela"

    Calle 147, 97297 Mérida, YUC

    $10–25 (estimate)
  6. 16:00Browse Mercado de Cordemex

    Calle 53, Sodzil Norte, 97115 Mérida, YUC

    Free to $40 (estimate)
  7. 18:30Dinner at La Iguana

    Calle 46, 97203 Mérida, YUC

    $20–40 (estimate)
  8. 20:30Drinks at Mala Vida

    Calle 70, 97000 Mérida, YUC

    $12–30 (estimate)
Plan C

Acuario Popeye to Delorean

High energy from start to finish. Group of 4 for friends hangout.

Estimated total per person: $69–210

  1. 10:00Visit Acuario Popeye

    Calle 67, 97180 Mérida, YUC

    Free to $25 (estimate)
  2. 11:00Explore Parque del Arco

    Mérida, Yucatán

    Free
  3. 12:30Lunch at Nirvana Pizza

    Avenida José Díaz Bolio, 97125 Mérida, YUC

    $12–20 (estimate)
  4. 14:00Get active at Centro Deportivo Francisco de Montejo

    Calle 30, 97110 Mérida, YUC

    $10–25 (estimate)
  5. 15:00Browse Macroplaza

    Calle 40-B, 17144 Mérida, YUC

    Free to $40 (estimate)
  6. 16:00Watch a movie at Cinemex Premium

    Avenida José Vasconcelos, 97133 Mérida, YUC

    $15–30 (estimate)
  7. 18:30Dinner at Jerome

    Calle 23 320, 97117 Mérida, YUC

    $20–40 (estimate)
  8. 20:30Drinks at Delorean

    Prolongación Paseo Montejo, 97127 Mérida, YUC

    $12–30 (estimate)

Family friendly things to do in Mérida

Real places in Mérida for a day out with kids.

  1. Visit Parque de la Capilla

    Free to visit, with room to run around. Bring snacks and water.

    Freesn, 97203 Mérida, YUC
  2. Eat at Jumiles, experiencia mexicana

    A sit-down meal for the whole family. Call ahead for a big group.

    $12–20 (estimate)Calle 60, Sodzil Norte, 97110 Mérida, YUC
  3. Go to Bowling Merida

    Mini golf, bowling and arcades are easy for kids. Check the hours before you go.

    $15–30 (estimate)Calle 22, 97133 Mérida, YUC
  4. Go to Cinemex Rex

    Movies, games or bowling for a rainy or hot afternoon. Check showtimes and hours first.

    $15–30 (estimate)Calle 57 553, 97000 Mérida, YUC
  5. Snack stop at Starbucks

    A quick stop for drinks and a snack between activities.

    $8–18 (estimate)Calle 41, Sodzil Norte, 92704 Mérida, YUC

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Date night ideas in Mérida

Real places in Mérida for two people, with a rough cost per person.

  1. Coffee at Café Louvre

    Short, cheap, and easy to make longer if it goes well.

    $8–18 (estimate)Avenida José Díaz Bolio 75, 97125 Mérida, YUC
  2. Walk through Parque Lindavista

    Free, and easy to talk while you walk side by side.

    FreeMérida, Yucatán
  3. Look around Museo Conmemorativo Inmigración Coreana

    Something to look at together, so there is always something to talk about.

    Free to $25 (estimate)Calle 65 397-A, 97169 Mérida, YUC
  4. Play a round at Sport Bowl

    Something to do together, so you are not just making small talk across a table.

    $15–30 (estimate)Calle 13, 97130 Mérida, YUC
  5. Dinner at Jumiles, experiencia mexicana

    Pick a table where you can talk, and share a few dishes if you both like that.

    $20–40 (estimate)Calle 60, Sodzil Norte, 97110 Mérida, YUC
  6. Drinks at Apóstol Tap Room (21+)

    One drink, then decide together if the night keeps going.

    $12–30 (estimate)Calle 55, 97000 Mérida, YUC

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Things to do with a large group in Mérida

Real places in Mérida for a group of 10 or more people.

  1. Bowling at Sport Bowl

    Teams take turns, so everyone stays in the game. Book lanes ahead for a big group.

    $15–30 (estimate)Calle 13, 97130 Mérida, YUC
  2. Play at Cinemex

    Ask about group rates and book ahead before you go.

    $15–30 (estimate)Calle 77, 97156 Mérida, YUC
  3. Racket sports at Crédito Real Tennis Center

    Rotate players so everyone gets a turn on court. Book courts ahead for a big group.

    $10–25 (estimate)Calle 64, 97023 Mérida, YUC
  4. Park time at Parque Emiliano Zapata Norte

    Bring a ball, a frisbee or lawn games. Free, and easy to split into smaller groups.

    FreeMérida, Yucatán
  5. Dinner at Jumiles, experiencia mexicana

    Book ahead for a big table, and ask if they can seat your group together.

    $20–40 (estimate)Calle 60, Sodzil Norte, 97110 Mérida, YUC
  6. Drinks at Cuerno de Toro (21+)

    Only for groups where everyone is 21+. Ask about a reserved table for a big party.

    $12–30 (estimate)Calle 55, 97000 Mérida, YUC

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Weekend in Mérida with friends

A two-day plan of real places in Mérida, from Saturday morning to Sunday afternoon.

  1. Saturday morning: bazar

    Start the day with a museum, gallery or other sight. Check opening days before you go.

    Free to $25 (estimate)Calle 79, 97180 Mérida, YUC
  2. Saturday lunch: Jumiles, experiencia mexicana

    Sit down together for lunch. Book ahead if the group is big.

    $12–20 (estimate)Calle 60, Sodzil Norte, 97110 Mérida, YUC
  3. Saturday afternoon: Francisco de Montejo II

    Free, and easy to split up and meet again. Good for a walk between stops.

    FreeMérida, Yucatán
  4. Saturday night: El Mozo (21+)

    A drink or two to end the day. Everyone needs to be 21 or older.

    $12–30 (estimate)Prolongación Paseo Montejo, 97125 Mérida, YUC
  5. Sunday morning: coffee at Starbucks

    A slow start for the last day. Quick, cheap, and easy to fit a group in.

    $8–18 (estimate)Calle 41, Sodzil Norte, 92704 Mérida, YUC
  6. Sunday afternoon: Cinepolis

    Bowling, an arcade or a movie. Something to do together before heading home.

    $15–30 (estimate)Calle 25, 97110 Mérida, YUC

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Birthday ideas for adults in Mérida

Real places in Mérida for a birthday the whole group will show up for.

  1. Birthday dinner at Jumiles, experiencia mexicana

    Book a table for the whole group and let the birthday person order first.

    $20–40 (estimate)Calle 60, Sodzil Norte, 97110 Mérida, YUC
  2. Play at Cinépolis

    Something to do together beats only sitting and talking. Book ahead for a big group.

    $15–30 (estimate)Calle 74, 97300 Mérida, YUC
  3. Drinks at La Campana (21+)

    Finish the night with a round on the group for the birthday person.

    $12–30 (estimate)Calle 56, 97000 Mérida, YUC
  4. Visit Museo Paranormal

    A low-key daytime start before dinner, good for a smaller group.

    Free to $25 (estimate)Calle 63 B, 97167 Mérida, YUC
  5. Picnic at Parque Santa Gertrudis Copó

    Bring a cake and some snacks. Free, and nobody has to shout over music.

    FreeMérida, Yucatán

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Things to do with friends under 21 in Mérida

Real places in Mérida for a group where some friends are under 21.

  1. Play at Cine Siglo XXI

    Games or fun for the group. Call ahead if the group is big.

    $15–30 (estimate)Calle 5-B, 97204 Mérida, YUC
  2. See a movie at Cinemex Rex

    Check showtimes first, and pick a film the whole group can agree on.

    $15–30 (estimate)Calle 57 553, 97000 Mérida, YUC
  3. Get active at Estadio Carlos Iturralde Rivero

    Play, swim or work out together. Some places need a pass or booking, so call first.

    $10–25 (estimate)Calle 85, 97174 Mérida, YUC
  4. Coffee or a snack at Starbucks

    A cheap place to sit and hang out. Order something small and stay a while.

    $8–18 (estimate)Calle 41, Sodzil Norte, 92704 Mérida, YUC
  5. Eat at Jumiles, experiencia mexicana

    Order a few dishes to share to keep the bill down. Check the menu online first.

    $12–20 (estimate)Calle 60, Sodzil Norte, 97110 Mérida, YUC
  6. Hang out at Parque Central

    Free to visit. Bring a ball or a frisbee if you want to play.

    FreeSodzil Norte, Mérida, Yucatán

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Places in Mérida

Places to eat

Bars and nightlife (21+)

Sights

Parks and outdoor spots

Game spots

Sports venues

Places to shop

How much does a day out with friends cost in Mérida?

Across the three day plans above, a day out with friends in Mérida costs about $69 to $210 per person, from the lowest plan to the highest. Each total adds up the typical price of its stops, so treat it as a rough estimate and check prices before you go.

Frequently asked questions

What can a group do in Mérida for free?

Free places on our list include Parque Central, Parque de la Capilla and Parque Triangulito. Plans also leave time to wander around town at no cost.

Where can friends eat in Mérida?

Good places to start are Jumiles, experiencia mexicana, Starbucks and Habaneros Xcumpich. The day plans above include food stops from this list.

What is there to see in Mérida?

Sights on our list include Museo Regional de Antropología Palacio Cantón, bazar and Museo Arte Contemporáneo de Yucatán "Fernando García Ponce". The full list is in the places section below.

What are good things to do with kids in Mérida?

Try visit Parque de la Capilla, eat at Jumiles, experiencia mexicana and go to Bowling Merida. Every idea here is a real mapped place, with a rough cost per person.

What are good date night ideas in Mérida?

Try coffee at Café Louvre, walk through Parque Lindavista and look around Museo Conmemorativo Inmigración Coreana. Start small with coffee or a walk, and save dinner for when it is going well.

What are good things to do with a large group in Mérida?

Try bowling at Sport Bowl, play at Cinemex and racket sports at Crédito Real Tennis Center. Book ahead for a group this size, and send the link so everyone can vote on the plan.

What can friends do on a weekend in Mérida?

Try saturday morning: bazar, saturday lunch: Jumiles, experiencia mexicana and saturday afternoon: Francisco de Montejo II. Every stop is a real mapped place, with a rough cost per person.

What are good birthday ideas for adults in Mérida?

Try birthday dinner at Jumiles, experiencia mexicana, play at Cinépolis and drinks at La Campana (21+). Every idea here is a real mapped place, with a rough cost per person.

What can friends under 21 do together in Mérida?

Try play at Cine Siglo XXI, see a movie at Cinemex Rex and get active at Estadio Carlos Iturralde Rivero. Every idea here is a real mapped place. Costs are rough estimates.

Can Squad Plan make a custom plan for Mérida?

Yes. Pick the city, your group and the vibe, and Squad Plan gives you three plans your friends can vote on. It is free for 5 plans a week.

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