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Sunset

Golden Hour at the Arco

Grab a late-afternoon treat and watch the sun dip below the horizon from Mérida’s most iconic gateway.

Best time: 17:06About 90 min

Timeline

  1. 16:06

    Dulcería y Sorbetería Colón

    Pick up a coconut sorbet from Dulcería y Sorbetería Colón. Established in 1907, this family-run shop is perfect for cooling down with exotic flavors before the heat of the day breaks.

  2. 16:36

    Arco de San Juan

    Walk to the Arco de San Juan. This large, well-preserved city gate once marked the start of the road to Campeche. Find a spot on the ground or nearby steps to settle in as the light begins to shift.

  3. 17:06

    Arco de San Juan

    Watch the sun set toward the WSW. The golden light washes over the colonial stone, marking the perfect moment to capture the arch against the evening sky.

  4. 17:36

    La Bierhaus

    End the evening at La Bierhaus. Just a short walk away, this bar offers a Biergarten-style setting where you can sit outdoors or indoors. Enjoy a local Mexican brew or an imported European beer to toast the night.

Local tip

Dulcería y Sorbetería Colón is open until 23:00, so you have plenty of time to grab your treat before the golden hour. La Bierhaus stays open until 03:00 if you want to linger.

Check before you go

  • Dulcería y Sorbetería Colón opens at 08:00.
  • La Bierhaus opens at 07:00.

Built from places in the Wikivoyage guide to Mérida (CC BY-SA 4.0), with open map data from OpenStreetMap contributors (ODbL).

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