Compilation of Haunted Places and Ghost Stories in Mérida

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Ghost Monks and Christian Martyr at the Catedral de Mérida

I’ll admit, the first time I stood in front of the cathedral, I wasn’t exactly blown away. From the outside, it looks more like a fortress, and the interior is pretty simple too.

City Game: The Ghost of T'Hó

Gertje has created a Questo app for a Walking Tour of Mérida. Download the Questo app and choose your experience. Walk, solve clues, and uncover new locations and stories in Mérida.

Step into a unique adventure through the vibrant streets of Mérida, as you help a lost ghost named Ian find his way to the afterlife. Explore the city’s historical landmarks and delve into the rich Mayan culture.

The ghost of T'Hó

The Restless Spirit of a Mother in Casa Vales

Casa Vales was built between 1905 and 1908 by Fernando Rendón, during the economic boom in Yucatán due to the export of hennequen. The architecture of Casa Vales is influenced by the neoclassical style and features Doric porticoes.

The Ghost of a Woman at Casa Montes Molina

In Mérida, sidewalks aren’t maintained by the city but by individual homeowners, which often leaves them in poor condition. Paseo de Montejo is one of the rare exceptions, and that’s part of why I love strolling there every now and then.

The Ghost of Don Arcadio Wanders Around His Grave

The famous cemeteries I know are usually well known because of the celebrities buried there. But the large cemetery in Mérida stands out for a very different reason. I highly recommend checking it out – but see for yourself!

The Little Ghost of El Minaret

El Minaret is another iconic French-style mansion on Paseo de Montejo. Built in 1908 (at the end of the Porfiriato period) by the owner Dr. Alvaro Medina Ayora and his brother Miguel Medina Ayora, the building was formerly known as "Casa del Minarete".

Love, Madness and Death in El Pinar

The golden age for Mérida began around 1875 with the so-called sisal boom. With the fortunes made from the henequen plantations, owners started building magnificiant houses, using European design, furniture and materials.

The Drumming of the Slave Spirits at Iglesia de Santa Lucía

I think this is one of those places where knowing a bit of historical background really makes a difference if you want to understand where you are.

The Spirit of a Demon Bird at Monumento a la Patria

I must’ve driven past that monument dozens of times and walked by it more than once – but the first time I really stopped and really took it was during a Sunday Biciruta ride, when I rolled up on my bike and decided to take a break there.

The Ghosts of the Montejo Family

Good old Montejo, the man who once conquered Mérida, will cross your path again and again – whether you notice it or not. His name marks the city’s grandest boulevard, he stands tall in bronze statues, and he lives on in the Museo Casa Montejo.

The Maya Maiden of Sacrifice in Parque Hidalgo

Parque Hildalgo or Parque de los Hidalgos is a small park - or square - with some benches and a few shady trees right in the historic center next to the church Iglesia de Jesus and one block from Plaza Grande.

The 18th Century Self-Cannibal Ghost in Santa Ana

If I remember right, Santa Ana was actually the first church I really took a closer look at in Mérida – mostly by chance, since I happened to walk by with my camera in hand.

The Ghost at Parroquia Nuestra Señora del Carmen

Parroquia Nuestra Señora del Carmen, more commonly known as Iglesia de la Mejorada, is a colonial-era church built in the early 17th century.

The Ghost Boy Juliancito Plays at Hacienda Misnébalam

I don’t really believe in ghosts, not even close – but I like ghost stories and those mysterious, abandoned places. They’ve got this weird charm, and they’re great for taking unusual, eye-catching photos.