Merida Spain Scavenger Hunt: When in Mérida… Hunt Like a Roman!
Two hours. One epic Merida adventure. Your team will solve puzzles, complete challenges, and explore historic landmarks. On this modern day treasure hunt in Merida you will compete for the top spot in your city. You can start your scavenger hunt any time your group is ready. Learn how it works.
This scavenger hunt will help you explore Merida. This top rated Merida Spain Scavenger Hunt scavenger hunt is 2.23 miles and has 6 stops.
Activity Info: When in Mérida… Hunt Like a Roman!
Step into downtown Merida for a walking tour that brings history to life. Solve riddles and answer trivia as you uncover the Roman Circus, Amphitheatre, Temple of Diana, and more. Each clue reveals fascinating stories behind ancient ruins and local legends. Compete in photo challenges and climb the leaderboard while exploring beautiful parks and unique architecture. Perfect for family outings, date nights, team building, or group adventures, this self-guided scavenger hunt offers a fun way to discover Merida's rich heritage.
You can do our interactive scavenger hunt at any time.
Featured Locations On This Scavenger Hunt
Roman Circus of Merida
Race back in time at one of the largest Roman circuses in the world. Here, the thunder of chariots once shook the ground and cheers soared over the track—feel the competitive spirit of Augusta Emerita as you explore this vast arena!
Amphitheatre of Merida
Here is where the roaring crowds once reveled in fierce spectacles—Merida's epic amphitheater. Gladiators, wild beasts, and ancient cheers all echoed between these weathered stones. Trace the oval arena built for epic Roman entertainment, a true highlight of Augusta Emerita!
Roman Theatre of Merida
The Roman Theatre is a dazzling gem where ancient drama once came to life under the Extremaduran sun. Built for thousands, this grand arena sits at the heart of Augusta Emerita, a testament to Roman power and artistry. Let's meander around it's echoing stones and imagine festival days, when citizens gathered in excitement!
Temple of Diana
Towering granite columns invite you to the heart of the Roman forum. The so-called Temple of Diana is a classic case of Merida's tendency to blend legend and fact. Stroll around this striking corner, imagining imperial processions and ceremonies of a long-gone empire.
Trajan Arch
You will find one of Merida's grand gatekeepers standing tall in the modern city. This monumental Roman arch once led into the bustling forum. Marvel at the worn surface, which hints at the centuries of history that have passed beneath it.
Acueducto de los Milagros
The Aqueduct of the Miracles stands like a giant Roman skeleton against the sky. It's striking double arches once carried water into Merida, and it's towers now host a lively community of storks—a magical combo unique to the city!
How the Merida Spain Scavenger Hunt works
Explore Merida like never before. All you need is a phone and some free time! Our cross-platform mobile app (available on iOS and Android) uses GPS and AI photo scanning to help you navigate from stop to stop as you uncover hidden art, history, and culture all around you.
Solve riddles at each stop, complete hilarious photo challenges, and compete with your team to score the most points and top our city-wide leaderboard.
Earn The Merida Spain Scavenger Hunt High Score
Love a little competition? On your photo scavenger hunt, each player on your team will receive interactive challenges. You'll work together to solve riddles, answer trivia and complete photo challenges for a chance to top the Merida leaderboard—and compete for ultimate bragging rights!
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Reviews for Merida Spain Scavenger Hunt: When in Mérida… Hunt Like a Roman!
This was so much fun!!! My husband and I had a great time exploring. A great way to spend a day. Highly recommended!!
Carol Hild
Had so much fun today with my team spice girls for Laura Bachelorette party
Pam Fox
Easy and fun adventure. Good way to tour the city
Scot Branham
Super fun! Great team building for a great company function
Maggie Silliman
Lots of fun, and a great activity with a group! We took the light rail down for some extra adventure. We learned a few fun facts.
Terri Hensen
So much fun and not pricey at all. Did it with a group including kids. They had fun too. We will for sure do more hunts in the future.
Tania Paddock
It was good family fun. Great that you can pause to have lunch etc. was fairly easy but didn’t initially realise clues had time limits - hence missed out! Would definitely do another elsewhere.
Joanne Clements
Had lots of fun. Would definitely recommend this as a fun day.
Megan Prenc
Great time with family and friends would definitely do another tour!
Mike Vigil
Had an enjoyable time and visited a place I've not been before.
Stephanie Yencer
Awesome fun! You should try this. Great competition.
Ben Rathbone
Super fun experience reconnecting with my city and work team!
Sabrina Foster
Awesome way to learn more about our beautiful city! Great date night!
Laura Taylor
SO Fun!! It’s a great team bonding experience & fun to learn about the town you’re in. And an added bonus of exercise!
Monica Thomas
That’s a fun way to see the city and it’s history!
Howard Usher
Awesome game -it rocked!!
James Macie
Loved it! Great experience and challenging as well. Highly recommend!
Aaron Doman