Absolutely beautiful art done by the husband and wife that live behind the gallery. Amazing…read moresculptures and tons of paintings to look at.

This is a very special place, with art by a couple and their daughter. Paintings, prints, sculpture…read more-- all of very high quality with inspiration from local legends.

Not to slight the art in any way whatsoever, one great reason to visit the Centro Cultural De…read moreMérida Olimpo art museum is that the three galleries comprising this museum are air-conditioned. For the entire time I have been on the Yucatán Peninsula, there has been a persistent strong southeast wind pumping heat and humidity into the area from the Caribbean Sea, and a/c is worth its weight in gold. Very different than January 2005 when I was here and it was clear and dry. Admission is free. Photos without flash are allowed. Olimpo displays the recent work of regional artists. Much of the work was created at the arts center of Pátzcuaro. Plan on taking about an hour to visit all three galleries.

Good fresh pastries, though the croissants are not the traditional delicate, thin and flaky type…read more Chocolates treats were creamy and melted nicely in your mouth.

Beautiful little gallery filled with contemporary work by fantastic Latin artists…read more The owner is a lovely lady from NYC and is very knowledgeable about the work that she exhibits and sales. We were a group of 8 who swarmed the place and were welcomed with open arms. After a couple of hours the group purchased several pieces of. I picked up a small painting be Mexican artist Jaar that is now gracing my entryway. I highly recommend this gallery when in Mérida.

From the owner: The Gallery is designed to welcome visitors, offering a comfortable setting in each part of the…read morehouse so that guests can feel at home as they view the work. Always with an eye for quality and elegance, they have hosted a wide variety of activities (music concerts, exhibitions by prestigious invited artists, literary encounters and culinary evenings).

The collection here is fantastic and the currator is a very welcoming man. I had a great experience…read morehere. Just wish I could afford a few of the works.

From the owner: Galería de Arte y Centro Cultural. Un espacio multidisciplinario en el que se conjuga las artes…read moreplásticas, la literatura, el teatro, la danza y la música. Espacio cultural que promueve la estética, la armonía, la forma y el color. Espacio incluyente y de libre expresión creativa.

Fresh food great service. Ate there 3 out of 5 days. Walked from my Airbnb. Nice outdoor patio…read more Great fresco drinks.

A beautiful exhibition space in downtown Mérida! They also have a cafe that serves coffee and tea,…read morewith good WiFi. It's a nice place to work leisurely sitting in the lovely courtyard. In the late afternoon/evening, you can enjoy music by a very talented pianist named Seth.

Beautiful little gallery filled with contemporary work by fantastic Latin artists…read more The owner is a lovely lady from NYC and is very knowledgeable about the work that she exhibits and sales. We were a group of 8 who swarmed the place and were welcomed with open arms. After a couple of hours the group purchased several pieces of. I picked up a small painting be Mexican artist Jaar that is now gracing my entryway. I highly recommend this gallery when in Mérida.

In spite of the posted hours on Yelp and the Macay's own website, the museum is temporarily (and…read morelikely permanently) closed.

If you have time to visit just one museum during your stay in Mérida, visit MACAY. It's big, so…read moregive yourself one to two hours to enjoy the exhibits in the high-ceilinged airy galleries. The MACAY galleries have A/C. Note that the museum entrance is in the middle of the high-arched corridor (Pasaje de la Revolución ) adjacent to the San Ildefonso Catheral (the oldest church in the Western Hemisphere) that connects Calle 58 with Calle 60. Though a sign at the entrance indicated a nominal admission fee, we were admitted for free, and photos without flash are permitted. If you have a daypack or other large bag, you will need to check it in at the entrance. The emphasis at MACAY is architectural design, with a nice mixture of media presented (with lots of photos). The displays are weighted heavily towards buildings in the Federal District (Mexico City). You will find works by Diego Rivera and Frida Kahlo here. This famous couple had a passionate relationship, but could only take each other in limited doses. That being the case, they built his and her houses with a covered catwalk between the two homes.