Why celebrate New Year in Mérida, Yucatán?

Beaches of the Riviera Maya.

The Caribbean beaches of the Riviera Maya are among the most spectacular to spend any time of the year, but in the New Year, you will have a rewarding experience full of joy. Very close to Mérida, you will find one of the most extraordinary places: Puerto Progreso, characterized by its long pier where you can admire the beauty of the sea next to the most important city of Yucatán.

But there are other alternatives. This state has more than 400 kilometers of beaches along different locations that give tourists a different view of the beauty and cultural heritage that Mexico and the Mayan ancestors offer. On tour along the Yucatan coasts, you will find picturesque towns full of gastronomy and people that will brighten your celebration even more.

On these beaches, you can do many family activities to give the New Year's Eve adventure a unique touch; among the options are walking along the coastline, swimming a few meters out to sea, biking, kite surfing, kayaking in calm waters that lead to hidden places that stand out for their beauty, recreational fishing and of course having a bonfire night under the starlight, enjoying shows like fireworks or other events organized by each town to say goodbye to the year.

Likewise, there are routes such as the Celestún and Sisal routes, where flamingos can be sighted in this season to live a unique experience surrounded by nature. You can follow the coasts and have different views, such as where the currents of the Gulf of Mexico and the Caribbean Sea meet, which are a spectacle of colors.

Cenotes.

Continuing with the natural experiences offered by Yucatan, an excellent option is to visit the most important tourist attraction in the region: the cenotes, structures that stand out for being small hidden lakes surrounded by nature, isolated from any other type of rivers and mangroves. In addition, their attractiveness goes beyond and is that these landscapes hide great stories and mysteries that date back to pre-Columbian times.

And the fact is that these places were sacred spaces for the Maya, being directly related to rituals in which life was celebrated, and blessings were asked for the land and its people; they were also considered portals to the world of the dead. Beyond that, they are unique natural structures, which stand out for their crystalline waters, some ideal for diving and excellent for a completely different day.

Finding them on your own is a real journey, as many of these are surrounded by vegetation and wildlife. In contrast, others are hidden in subway caverns that are accompanied by unique stone carvings, stalactites, and ancient paths that have been preserved.

If you stay in Mérida hotels, you will have several cenotes completely adapted for tourists, implementing sunlight, artificial lights, nearby stores, and other perfect elements to make your family stay this New Year extraordinary.