The Bicycle Route

Get your bicycle out or rent one on the Main Plaza or at the Monument to the Flag (next to McDonalds on Paseo de Montejo).

 Every Sunday from 8 am to 12:30 pm more than 5 kilometers of roads in Mérida are closed off to traffic (east-west streets do have traffic, so you must follow traffic rules and obey the stop lights) allowing cyclists to enjoy a morning of bicycling in a family-oriented ambiance that is healthy and safe.

The Bici-Ruta runs from La Ermita de Santa Isabel (Calles 66 x 79 x 64A x 77 en Centro) north to the San Juan Park, continues north to the Main Plaza, then north along Paseo Montejo to the fountain by Burger King. You can get onto the Bici-Ruta at any point.

 The Bici-Ruta is open to families, competitive cyclists, tourists, young people, old people, everybody!

Another fun aspect of the Bici-Ruta is all the cultural, sport, recreational and health events in the parks along the way. These stops include: La Ermita, San Juan, the base of the Paseo Montejo and the area in front of the Hotel Fiesta Americana.

If you don’t have a bike, there are 4 places where you can rent one for $10 pesos an hour: Palacio Municipal on Calle 60 x 61, in Parque Santa Lucía on Calle 60 x 55, on Paseo de Montejo x Calle 37 beside the Monumento Felipe Carrillo Puerto, and at Monumento a la Patria.  You will have to leave an official ID which will be returned when you bring back the bicycle. There are places to park the bikes, but chains and locks are not included in the rental, so bring your own if you plan to make any stops along the way.  Join in on this fun, healthy way to spend a Sunday morning!

Video of La Bici Ruta courtesy of our friends at intheyucatan.com