Timeline
16:20
Grab a quick coffee and pastry at Restaurante Los Almendros. The informal setting is perfect for a pre-dawn energy boost, and the location is just a short walk from the arch.
16:40
Walk up to the Arco del Puente. Stand in the shadow of the stone cross and wait. The doorways on either side frame the sky, and the light begins to shift from blue to gold.
17:05
Watch the golden light hit the arch. The sun sets toward the WSW, casting long shadows and warming the stone. This is the peak moment for photos and quiet reflection.
17:35
Head to Restaurante Amaro for a late breakfast or early lunch. Housed in the colonial home where Andrés Quintana Roo was born, the pleasant ambience makes it a great spot to digest your morning view.
Local tip
The walk from the arch to Los Almendros is short, but the sun will be high and bright by the time you finish eating. Enjoy the cool indoor air of the colonial mansion.
Check before you go
- Restaurante Los Almendros is open Mo-Sa 11:00-23:00 and Su 11:00-21:00.
- Restaurante Amaro is open daily 11:00-01:00.
Built from places in the Wikivoyage guide to Mérida (CC BY-SA 4.0), with open map data from OpenStreetMap contributors (ODbL).