should i skip merida for dia de los muertos?

I’ve been planning this big solo trip from Mexico all the way down to Nicaragua—almost three months on the road, just me and my backpack. I’m not a city person, so most of my stops are about nature, beaches, and a bit of adventure. I love hiking, surfing, and the occasional campfire more than crowded bars. But here’s where I’m stuck: I’ll be in Mexico during Dia de los Muertos, and I’m torn between staying in Bacalar or heading over to Mérida for the celebrations. I’ve heard Mérida really goes all out, but that means more time on buses and less time relaxing by the water. Honestly, I’m already worried my itinerary is too packed—every time I look at the map, it feels like I’ll spend half my trip just getting from one place to another. I want to have the freedom to stay longer if I fall in love with a spot, but I also don’t want to miss out on something truly special, like Dia de los Muertos in Mérida. Has anyone been there for the holiday? Was it worth the detour, or did you wish you’d just stayed put and enjoyed the peace and quiet somewhere else? I’m also debating whether to skip places like Puebla or Granada, since I keep hearing mixed reviews. Sometimes I wonder if I’m just overthinking it all, but then again, I don’t want to regret missing something amazing. If you’ve done a trip like this, how did you decide what to skip and what to keep? And did you ever feel like you were just chasing the next bus instead of actually enjoying the places you stopped? #travelplanning #mexicotrip #diadelosmuertos #Travel