Merida Cantinas Tour: Experience Traditional Drinking Spots with Local Music & Snacks

The cantinas in Merida offer a lively and customary experience where locals come together to enjoy drinks and ‘botanas’ (snacks) accompanied by familiar tunes in a convivial setting. Join us on a walking tour where camaraderie is the rule and everyone becomes companions.

Duration: 3 hours
Cancellation: 24 hours
Highlights
  • Paseo de Montejo - You will see the main avenue of the city and understand the history of the city.
  • El Lucero - Our first stop. Modern Cantina of Merida
  • Cantina El Estado Seco - Our secod stop. A really local Cantina
  • La Negrita Cantina - Our last stop. The most popular Cantina in the city
What's Included
  • Local guide
  • Beverages and snacks (one beer per cantina)
  • Local taxes
What's Not Included
  • Items of personal nature
  • Hotel pickup and drop-off
  • Gratuities
Additional Information
  • Minimum drinking age is 18 years
  • A minimum of 2 people per booking is required
  • Comfortable walking shoes are recommended
Location
MONUMENTO ANDRES QUINTANA ROO
Calle 47
Your guide will be waiting from you right in front of the main fountain. 10 min. wait tolerance. Your Adventures Mexico guide will call the tour as no show after this lapse time.
Cancellation Policy

For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.

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Richardex376un
Jun 20, 2024
Wonderful Time - I had a great time! Laura was a very friendly and knowledgeable tour guide. The food and drinks were great, and it was wonderful to learn a lot about Merida from a local's perspective. She was very open and honest in sharing her thoughts and in telling me about local traditions. Do recommend!
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Sally_w
Feb 24, 2024
Entertaining afternoon with a wonderful guide. - We had an amazing afternoon with Laura; she took us to a nice range of cantinas, and helped us understand the history and culture. Food was fun and amazing. She clearly has a passion for her work, which she shares happily. Brava Laura!!!
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Lisa_n
Aug 4, 2023
Highly recommend! - Elizabeth was a great guide and we loved our tour! Wonderful way to see the city. We tried new food and beer and got a nice variety.
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1837mitzi
Feb 17, 2023
Cantina tour Merida - This was a great experience. Marisol was our guide and we enjoyed her company and knowledge of the city. The cantinas served snacks with our drinks, which were really small meals. I’d definitely recommend this activity.
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Elizabeth_n
Dec 7, 2022
Perfect Afternoon Excursion - This was an excellent way to get an introduction to the cantinas in Merida. We very much enjoyed the food and the company of our knowledgeable and friendly guide!
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909gemm
Apr 29, 2022
Cantina Culture - Bar hopping tour was a lot of fun! Loved learning about the cantina culture and trying the snacks. Our guide Marisol was very sweet and made great recommendations. My bf and I are were the only ones on the tour - would have been fun with another couple.
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Alexander_m
Mar 6, 2022
Off the Beaten Path - Very authentic experience. They showed us local cantinas that I don't think we would have found on our own. Much more fun to drink with the locals! The bar snacks are very generous so don't eat lunch beforehand.
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H8971ntelizabethl
Mar 4, 2022
Viva Merida Cantinas! - Kevin and Marisol were great guides! Both informative and pleasant with solid knowledge of Merida and its history. The places they took us were fun and they had great recommendations at each.
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Elgin_j
Sep 22, 2021
A must do experience - We had so much fun with our tour guides. Gave great information we did not know. The three Cantina where so enjoyable.
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Eft47
Jun 9, 2023
Great tour experience! - This was a wonderful tour! Luz was very kind and it was really nice getting to know her. I loved the places she took us. Only challenge is that it was REALLY hot and the tour happened right in the middle of the afternoon.
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From $69
up to 12 guests
2 Adult
Cancellation: Free cancellation up to 24 hours before the start of your experience (local time).