Mexico Magical Merida Gay Weekend Tour - Happy Gay Travel

Mexico Magical Merida
Gay Weekend Tour

Explore the bright and colourful Yucatán Peninsula with like-minded hombres.

Merida, Homún, Celestún Biosphere Reserve, and more!

5 Days from/to Merida, Mexico

April 26 – 30, 2023
November 22 – 26, 2023

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Mexico gay weekend tour Explore the bright and colourful Yucatán Peninsula with like-minded hombres. Kicking things off as our Mexico City Gay Aztec Adventure concludes, this all-gay tour of the Yucatán Peninsula is as spicy as the local xcatic pepper. Soak up the region’s Spanish and Mayan history along with a burgeoning art scene. Sip sunset margaritas. And shoot mezcal on a cantina crawl before checking out the city’s best gay club. Beyond Mérida, we’ll spelunk in cenotes, and cruise a biosphere. And don’t forget the Caribbean coast’s best beach. Aye guapo. And papito. And osito!

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• Live it up while getting down on a gay nightlife tour in Mérida

• Explore three of Yucatán’s mysterious cenotes (underground caves) before splashing around in at least one of their magical waters

• Set your mouth ablaze exploring the notable regional cuisines—choose your salsa carefully

• Explore the provincial architecture and cosmopolitan essence of Mérida on an optional private tour

• Cruise the waters of a bird sanctuary and biosphere, learning about the local flora and fauna

• Spend an afternoon siesta recharging on a locally-loved, white-sand beach

• Learn about traditional Mexican medicines and natural remedies in a historic “drugstore”

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Day 1 - Mérida, Mexico
Hola! Welcome to Mérida, the colourful capital of Mexico’s Yucatán State. Upon arrival at the airport, you’ll be transferred to our joining point hotel.

Mérida has a rich Mayan and colonial heritage, serving as a bridge between two very different cultures. It is one of Mexico’s culinary treasures, has become synonymous with art, and even has a popping late-night scene—mezcal anyone?!

Feel free to explore the city on your own before our 6PM welcome meeting.

Afterwards, we’ll wander over to a fantastic local restaurant for our official Welcome Dinner where we’ll enjoy regional specialties such as cochinita pibil, sopa de lima, poc chuc & papadzules.

Hotel: Casa Lucia Boutique Hotel, Merida

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Day 2 - Mérida & Homún
After breakfast, a private transfer will take us to a nearby Mayan village.

Here we’ll ride through the jungle on uniquely Yucatán transportation (think motorcycle-meets-tuk tuk) to visit three cenotes (underground caves). Just inside these eerie caves are hidden, crystal clear pools of turquoise water. They glow from beams of light that stream in from cracks in the ceiling. They’re the perfect oasis to escape the hot Mexican sun.

Our guide will regale us with the stories and mysteries of these passageways, and we’ll have a chance to slip into those magical waters at least once.

Towel off, then we’ll refuel with a very special (and very authentic) lunch before visiting a traditional “drugstore,” where ancient Maya medicinal remedies are still prepared today.

All of the medicines are derived from natural plants, and prepared with knowledge that has been preserved and passed down by families living in this corner of the Yucatán.

Enjoy a free evening at leisure back in Mérida.

Hotel: Casa Lucia Boutique Hotel, Merida

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Day 3 - Mérida
Buenos días! Today you’re free to explore Mérida or the surrounding region on your own, or partake in a group excursion with your fellow travellers.

We may transport ourselves back a few centuries while tomb raiding the Uxmal Archaeological Site. Despite its historical significance, this is one of the least busy archeological sites in the Yucatán.

Alternatively, we could scoot over to the nearby town of Izamal, famous for its yellow walls and traditions.

Finally, if you choose to stick around Mérida, we highly recommend nibbling your way through the local market, and snooping around the city museum, Montejo’s House, and/or the cathedral. Step inside the Palacio del Gobierno to admire the murals by Fernando Castro Pacheco, a famous Mexican artist from Mérida.

Hotel: Casa Lucia Boutique Hotel, Merida

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Day 4 - Mérida & Celestún Biosphere Reserve
After breakfast, we’ll drive to the Caribbean coast, more specifically the Celestun Bird Sanctuary and Biosphere Reserve.

Together we’ll board boats and cruise the biosphere, learning about its unique flora and fauna while keeping our eyes peeled for the Yucatán woodpecker, tropical mockingbird, and hopefully a flamboyance of flamingos.

After the boat tour, we have free time for our own flamboyance on one of the region’s best beaches where we can soak up the sun for a few hours.

Back in Mérida, we’ve planned a very special evening, starting with our fiery farewell dinner at a locally-loved restaurant.

This is followed by a proper cantina crawl where we’ll sip and shimmy our way through the city’s lively LGBTQ-welcoming bars.

When the liquid confidence hits and our hips are feeling loose, we’ll sashay over to Mérida’s best gay club for one final blowout. Salud!

Hotel: Casa Lucia Boutique Hotel, Merida

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Day 5 - Merida Departure
There are no activities planned today, so you are free to depart at your leisure. From the all our team, gracias for joining our gay Merida tour!

• Local Guide and Out Adventures Host from beginning to end of tour

• Arrival transfer to Out Adventures’ joining point hotel

• Breakfast daily, 1 Lunch, 2 Dinners

• Guided tours Homún cenotes and the Celestún Biosphere Reserve

• All activities (& required equipment) and entry fees and mentioned in the itinerary

• A $50 USD Rainbow Railroad donation to help resettle LGBTQ+ refugees.

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• International airfare

• Domestic flight from Mexico City if you are pairing this tour with our Mexico City Gay Aztec Adventure

• Departure transfer from Out Adventures’ finishing point hotel

• Optional activities, meals, and drinks (including alcohol and water at included meals) not outlined in itinerary

• Gratuities for city/activity guides, drivers, Group Leader ($70 – $85 USD)

• Entry visa & Covid-19 testing fees

• Travel insurance (medical & repatriation coverage is mandatory for all travellers.

How We Travel
Out Adventures is all about good times with likeminded guys. Whatever’s on the itinerary – from fireside camping to five-star decadence – our goal is to make the experience magical. We’re also committed to supporting the communities we visit by hiring local guides, staying at locally-owned accommodations when possible, and celebrating local cuisine. It all adds up to a great way to immerse yourself in the culture.

Mexico Visa
A visa is not typically required for American, Australian, British and Canadian citizens travelling to Mexico for fewer than 180 days. There may be exceptions, and all visas are the responsibility of the traveller.

Culture Shock
Mexico is an upper-middle-income country with infrastructure, values, customs and standards that may differ from what you’re accustomed to. While the country has come a very long way you should still expect heavy traffic, along with unanticipated inconveniences such as road closures from time-to-time. Please note our transportation may be altered, and/or our itinerary changed, due to such circumstances beyond our control.

Local LGBT Scene
Even though Mexico is a predominantly Catholic country, it has been one of the pioneers for LGBTQ+ rights and freedoms in Latin America. Marriage equality became legal in Mexico City in 2009, and in 2010, the Mexican Supreme Court ruled that same-sex marriages carried out legally in Mexico City must be recognized throughout the country. There are vibrant gay scenes in Mexico City and Puerto Vallarta, but the queer community will find general acceptance in other hotspots like the Yucatan Peninsula.

Weather
Expect the weather in Mérida to be hot, with daytime highs around 36C/96F in April, and 31C/87F in November. Both months fall within dry season, so rain should be very minimal.

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Required Vaccinations
Based on entry requirements, there are no vaccinations needed for Mexico. To determine if you should take preventative measures to reduce the risk of illness, you should consult your doctor or a travel medical clinic, as we cannot provide vaccination recommendations.

Electricity
You will not need an international travel plug/adapter if travelling from Canada or the US.

Connectivity
Wi-Fi will be available at no cost at our hotels, and data plans are readily available through most international telecom providers.

Travel Insurance
For everybody's peace of mind, medical travel insurance is required on all Out Adventures tours. At a minimum, your travel insurance must provide cover against personal accident, death, medical expenses, emergency repatriation and personal liability, with a minimum medical coverage of US $200,000.

Meals
This trip includes breakfast daily, 1 Lunch and 2 Dinners. To keep things flexible, not all meals are included in the trip price. Although we typically dine together so that everybody can get a taste of everything, feel free to explore on your own…your guide will always have some restaurant recommendations.

Starting/Finishing Point
Casa Lucia Boutique Hotel, Merida
This boutique hotel is located in central Mérida, just 5 minutes’ walk from the cathedral. It offers an outdoor pool and elegant, air-conditioned rooms with free Wi-Fi and cable TV.

The rooms at the Casa Lucia Hotel Boutique feature wooden furniture and ceiling beams. Each one comes with a private bathroom.

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The hotel’s restaurant serves international and Mexican food. An à-la-cart breakfast is offered and it includes coffee, juice and 1 dish from the menu.

The Mayan temple of Dzibilchaltún is 25 minutes’ drive away from Casa Lucia. Mérida Train Station is 1.5 km away, and you can drive to Mérida Airport in just 15 minutes.

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