Popular places to visit
Progreso Beach
If a restful holiday is part of your travel plans, Progreso Beach might be the perfect place to visit during your trip to Mérida. Stroll along the area's seaside or simply enjoy its restaurants.
Paseo de Montejo
Walk down this beautiful tree-lined avenue for a little taste of all the things that make Mérida such a charming place to visit.
Plaza Grande
Locals stop for friendly chats and large shady trees line the paved walkways. This main square is truly the heart of downtown Merida.
Yucatan International Convention Center
Learn about the events happening in Yucatan International Convention Center during your trip to Mérida. While in this culturally rich area, find time to visit its shops.
Mérida Cathedral
Visit chapels and survey impressive works of religious art inside this ancient church, an imposing building in the historical center of Merida.
Uxmal Archaeological Site
Learn about the local history of Santa Elena with a stop at Uxmal Archaeological Site. While in this relaxing area, you can savour the local chocolate shops and restaurants.
Things to do
Isla Columpios & Progreso Day Trip
Progreso Explore the xcambo mayan ruins and beach break
Top hotels in Chelem
Jáalk'ab Cabañas
Overall it's a good place to visit.
Reviewed on 1 Oct 2025
CASA BUDDHA CHELEM
La estadía muy bien, solo pasamos la noche, pero estuvo acogedor.
Reviewed on 12 Dec 2025
Flamingos Inn
in chuburna, 20 minutes from progreso - a nice beach getaway
Reviewed on 27 Mar 2025
Cabañas Frida
Me gustó la idea de Cabaña, muy bien las instalaciones
Reviewed on 14 Nov 2025
Arenas Del Mar
Walking distance to the quiet beach. Condo is spacious and neighborhood is quiet. Near by town is Chelem 10 min drive. Owners are very nice.
Reviewed on 29 Mar 2023
In front of the beach with power and wifi included!
My husband and I and our 2 teens 18 & 16 stayed here for 10 nights. We had a wonderful relaxing time. We definitely recommend this place. Costco is 35 minutes away and so many other store so close to get all you need.
Reviewed on 7 Jan 2025
Other neighbourhoods around Chelem
Puerto Yucalpetén
While Puerto Yucalpetén may not have many sights to explore, venturing just a little farther will lead you to top things to see and do like Progreso Beach and Progreso Lighthouse.
Chuburna Puerto
You might consider checking out Chelem Park while you're exploring Chuburna Puerto and the larger Progreso area.
Progreso Centro
While Progreso Centro isn't home to many top sights, Progreso Beach and Progreso Lighthouse are some notable places to visit nearby.
Boulevard Turístico Malecón
While visiting Boulevard Turístico Malecón, you might make a stop by sights like Progreso Beach and Meteorite Museum.
Chicxulub Puerto
Travellers like the beaches in Chicxulub Puerto, and Playa Uaymitun is a top attraction you might want to visit.
Zona Industrial
If you're spending some time in Zona Industrial, Plaza Galerias Mall and Great Museum of the Maya World are top sights worth seeing.
