Cigno Ermita is tucked away in the Barrio de la Ermita, recently designated as Mérida’s first Barrio Mágico (Magical Neighborhood). Defined by its iconic red cobblestone streets and colorful colonial facades, this area feels like a peaceful village hidden within the city. Originally the final stop for travelers on the Camino Real to Campeche, La Ermita remains a place of refuge: quiet, authentic, and utterly photogenic.