An architectural jewel, it is a classic opera house from the gilded age of Merida. I saw the Merida…read morephilharmonic here and it was a wonderful experience (full disclosure, I don't even care that much for classical music).

Once you're done having a grand time at La Negrita, you should come to Pipiripau, as this place…read moregets poppin' at night. Similar to the style of La Negrita, this place looks small from the outside, but as you walk in, you'll see it leads to an outdoor area with a small dance floor and a live band! Drinks are cheap here (e.g. 180 pesos for a bucket of beer). The place is adorable with tons of artwork and a wonderful open-air vibe. I'm not sure if they serve food here, as I didn't see any food on the menu, but I also came late.

I can't speak for any of the food, but this is a super cool spot to hang out for drinks and live…read moremusic. Picnic bench style seating, and plenty of it. There's a very small "dance floor" between the live band setup and the bench seating. Lots of beer and cocktail options. Definitely a younger crowd. Service isn't bad, but be patient. This place gets busy.

This movie theater is on par with US theaters. The Carmel popcorn was delightful. Great service,…read morefriendly employees, clean theater, and clean restrooms. We really enjoyed the experience and grateful that we had the choice of English with Spanish subtitles. The website will differentiate between Spanish and subtitles, available for certain movies. It was nice to take a break from exploring the city and just relax.