Embark on an exciting self-guided walking tour and scavenger hunt in Mérida. Solve riddles, explore hidden gems, and discover the city’s highlights at your own pace. Fun, educational, and available in English or Spanish!
Embark on an exciting self-guided walking tour and scavenger hunt in Mérida. Solve riddles, explore hidden gems, and discover the city’s highlights at your own pace. Fun, educational, and available in English or Spanish!
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Carretera Federal 261 - Begin your journey in Mérida’s historic center at the Plaza Grande. Open the Explorial app, input the 6-digit game code received via text and Viator chat, and explore the White City’s layout. This tour is entirely self-guided—no guide, no set start time, just your group and the city.
The Plaza Grande provides a picturesque…
- Carretera Federal 261 - Begin your journey in Mérida’s historic center at the Plaza Grande. Open the Explorial app, input the 6-digit game code received via text and Viator chat, and explore the White City’s layout. This tour is entirely self-guided—no guide, no set start time, just your group and the city.
The Plaza Grande provides a picturesque setting with its laurel trees, confidenciales love seats, and the Casa de Montejo’s conquistador facade. Riddles are solved in the kissing chairs.
The Catedral de Mérida stands on the east side, constructed in the 1500s using stones from Maya temples, making it the oldest cathedral on the American mainland. Trivia highlights the recycled walls.
Santa Lucía Park features arcades, sculptures, and a small stage where Yucatecan serenades have been performed for centuries.
Spend around two hours wandering through pastel streets, with marquesitas within reach. The leaderboard reveals the winner—trova music is optional but likely.

- Free download of the Explorial App from your appstore (iOS or Android smartphone required)
- Points and scoring system: Compete between players of your group and beat the cities high score.
- Live Location: navigate within the map with marked locations. Always know where you are.
- Learn about the cities stories, history, and local legends
- Total…
- Free download of the Explorial App from your appstore (iOS or Android smartphone required)
- Points and scoring system: Compete between players of your group and beat the cities high score.
- Live Location: navigate within the map with marked locations. Always know where you are.
- Learn about the cities stories, history, and local legends
- Total flexibility: no waiting, start anytime, walk at own pace and do as many breaks as you want.
- Self-guided walking tour with interactive riddles, trivia challenges and photo tasks.
- Live-Guide: 100% self-guided; no one will meet you or join your group. Start anytime you want.
- Entrance fees are not required for this game. All puzzles relate to the public areas of the sights
- This is not an audio guide but an sightseeing, gaming and learning experience
- Live-Guide: 100% self-guided; no one will meet you or join your group. Start anytime you want.
- Entrance fees are not required for this game. All puzzles relate to the public areas of the sights
- This is not an audio guide but an sightseeing, gaming and learning experience
Colonial mansions painted in Maya-stone hues, a cathedral constructed from temple stones, and parks designed for evening serenades — Mérida shines with a warm, white glow.
This app-guided scavenger hunt leads participants through Mérida on foot, using phone-based riddles to navigate from one landmark to another. No guide is needed, and there is no fixed…
Colonial mansions painted in Maya-stone hues, a cathedral constructed from temple stones, and parks designed for evening serenades — Mérida shines with a warm, white glow.
This app-guided scavenger hunt leads participants through Mérida on foot, using phone-based riddles to navigate from one landmark to another. No guide is needed, and there is no fixed start time.
• Explore the Plaza Grande, the heart of the White City
• Examine the Catedral de Mérida, the oldest cathedral on the American mainland
• Relax in Santa Lucía Park, a serenade venue since 1565
Available in 24 languages including English, French, German, Spanish, and Italian — view the full list when booking and select your preferred language when starting the game in the app.
Approximately 2 hours - suitable for any group size.
Yucatán’s capital offers a colonial experience with Maya highlights.
- Max 15 people per booking. For larger groups, make multiple bookings.
- After booking you receive a text message and a Viator message with your game code. Download the Explorial app from your appstore. Open the app, enter your 6 digit game code
- Weather & Health Guarantee: If bad weather or illness prevents you from starting the tour, you can simply reschedule it for another day. You can also rebook to a different city or request a refund
- Smartphone required: Bring your own fully charged smartphone with an active mobile data connection to the start of the tour. Please disable any VPN and avoid city Wi-Fi, as these will cause the app to malfunction or disconnect.
- Recommended attire: It’s best to wear weather-appropriate clothing and comfortable walking shoes — approx. 2 hours of light walking
For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.
For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.