Casa Chakan

Casa Chakan is located in Mérida's Centro Histórico, the colonial grid of numbered streets (calles) around the Plaza Grande, the cathedral and the Palacio de Gobierno. Most of the city's museums, markets, plazas and restaurants lie within a 10- to 20-minute walk, and the Paseo de Montejo is roughly 1.5 to 2 kilometres to the north. The Mérida airport is about a 20-minute drive from the area, and local buses and taxis stop close by. Centro Histórico streets are narrow with high kerbs, and weekend nights can be lively with music on nearby plazas. Casa Chakan, at Calle 57 No. 470, is a small restored-house hotel a short walk from the Plaza Grande. Such houses in Mérida's centre typically feature a central patio, tiled floors and thick walls that keep rooms cool. Standard rooms and suites are available at roughly 1,000 to 1,800 MXN per night (about 54 to 98 USD), with wifi and air conditioning listed. The hotel is oriented to couples and independent travellers who want a central base. No restaurant is listed on site. The centre offers a wide choice within a few blocks, from market stalls and cantinas to restaurants serving Yucatecan food such as poc chuc, relleno negro and marquesitas. There is no listed pool or spa; guests rely on the room amenities and the cool interior patios common to colonial houses. Service is that of a small guesthouse, with staff able to help with tour bookings and directions, and the setting appeals to visitors who prefer to walk to most sights. Mérida is the capital of Mexico's Yucatán state and a common base for day trips to Uxmal, Celestún and the region's cenotes, and the city is known for Yucatecan cuisine, colonial architecture and a warm climate. The rainy season runs roughly from June to October with hot, humid days, while November to March is drier and cooler. Visitors should carry sunscreen, water and light clothing, and ask at the hotel about local transport, tours and restaurant suggestions.