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The most popular beach destination for locals from Mérida, featuring a long pier, wide sandy beach, and excellent seafood restaurants.
Photo: Jorge Cámara · CC BY 3.0What to know
Playa Progreso serves as the main beach escape for residents of Mérida and the surrounding area. The beach features a famous long pier extending into the Gulf of Mexico, wide sandy shores, and a bustling malecón (boardwalk) lined with restaurants serving fresh seafood. The shallow, warm waters make it perfect for families with children.
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The details
| Wave conditions | Calm, shallow waters |
|---|---|
| Amenities | Restaurants, Shops, Hotels, Parking, Showers, Beach Chairs |
| Water sports | Swimming |
| Getting there | 30 minutes from Mérida by car or bus |
| Nearest airport | Mérida (MID), about 40 km as the crow flies |
From the ground
Before you go
December to April.
30 minutes from Mérida by car or bus
Playa Progreso offers the following amenities: Restaurants, Shops, Hotels, Parking, Showers, Beach Chairs.
Our listing data puts crowds at Playa Progreso as high. A popular spot: come early for space.
Progreso, Yucatán
21.2861° N, 89.6667° W
30 minutes from Mérida by car or bus