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

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Immerse yourself in the vibrant culture of Merida on a cantinas tour. Enjoy traditional drinks, local music, and delicious snacks in a friendly and lively atmosphere.

Duration: 3 hours

Cancellation: 24 hours

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Highlights

Paseo de Montejo - Explore the city’s main avenue and gain insight into its rich history.
El Lucero - The first stop is a modern cantina in Merida.
El Gallito Cantina - Experience El Gallito, a truly traditional cantina.
La Negrita Cantina - The final stop is the city’s most popular cantina.

What's Included

Snacks in every cantina
One artisanal beer at first cantina
One drink in the second cantina
You can pick your last drink
Local and bilingual guide (Spanish and English)

What's Not Included

Items of personal nature
Hotel pickup and drop-off
Tips to the guide

Additional Information

This tour offers an in-depth exploration of one of Yucatán’s most genuine social customs: the cantina. Unlike a typical bar crawl, this is a cultural journey where each stop shares a tale steeped in history, humor, and the daily life of locals.
The cantinas in Merida are lively and traditional venues where locals gather to enjoy drinks, “botanas”…

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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Don_d

Jan 3, 2026

Fun and informitive afternoon im Merida. With lots of local food. - This was a wonderful afternoon for my wife and I. The drinks were cold, the food was delicous, and the young lady who was our tour guide was wonderful. We learned a lot about the local "snacks" and found some fun Cantinas with great atmosphere.

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Sambest86

Jun 20, 2025

Perfect afternoon in Merida - My wife and I had a great experience bar hopping with our guide, Zulma. She was extremely knowledgeable about the places we went and the city of Merida and made us feel at home. The cantinas we visited give you so much food with the drinks that it felt like more of a combination food tour and bar tour! Highly recommended to experience some local Yucatecan culture with a few drinks!

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Corym225

Dec 15, 2024

Day drinking with Diego - We had such a fun afternoon with Deigo! Don’t let the description fool you, this tour is equally about the cantina drinks and snacks (bocadillos). You will eat… a lot. Diego was a wonderful and entertaining guide full of stories and life experiences that he eagerly shared with us. There was never a dull moment with him.

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Nancy_m

Dec 9, 2024

The perfect blend of beer and culture in Merida! La combination perfecta de cerveza y cultura en Mérida - We had a great experience on the beer tour with Adventures Mexico! Laura, our guide, was outstanding—knowledgeable, engaging, and full of enthusiasm. She shared fascinating insights about the history and culture while keeping the atmosphere fun and relaxed. The selection of cantinas and beers was excellent, offering a perfect balance of flavors and styles to explore. This tour is not just about tasting great beer; it’s also a cultural journey that showcases the vibrant traditions of Mérida. I highly recommend Adventures Mexico and especially Laura for an unforgettable and enriching experience. Cheers! ¡Tuve una experiencia increíble en el tour de cerveza con Adventures Mexico! Laura, nuestra guía, fue excepcional: conocedora, carismática y llena de entusiasmo. La selección de cantinas y cervezas fue excelente, ofreciendo un equilibrio perfecto de sabores y estilos para explorar. Este tour no es solo para degustar excelentes cervezas, sino también las vibrantes tradiciones de Mérida. Recomiendo muchísimo Adventures Mexico, y en especial a Laura, para una experiencia inolvidable y enriquecedora. ¡Salud!

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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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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