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5 PLACES YOU HAVE TO VISIT IN VALLADOLID

The main park “Francisco Cantón Rosado”

If you want to try the famous marquesitas of Valladolid, we recommend you take a tour in the “Francisco Cantón Rosado” park. Try the famous churros with chocolate or esquites that will make your visit a special tour with the song of the birds at sunset. Which is 5 minutes from Hotel Le Muuch.

The Friars’ Causeway (Calzada de los Frailes)

Enjoy a trip to the past on the Calzada de los Frailes es in Valladolid, it was built in the 16th century to unite the town of Valladolid with the Indian town of Sisal, there is a sketch and descriptions of the time, it is a kind of alley that joins the Sisal neighbourhood with the five main streets that lead to the centre of Valladolid.

You cannot miss the magic of the streets full of colour and history, colonial houses, cafes, boutiques, and restaurants that will make a unique experience and to end the day the light show at the end of the road in the former convent of San Bernardino de Sienna.

Light Show

In the ex-convent of San Bernardino starting at 9:00 pm you cannot miss the light and video show for national and international tourists where they tell us the story of the heroic Zací, which lasts 22 minutes. At that time the most memorable events in the history of Valladolid are narrated. The Spanish version starts at 9:00 pm and the English version at 9:30 pm.

The municipal market

Do you want to know a little piece of the most authentic Valladolid? Go to the Donato Bates Municipal Market and get lost among the fruit and vegetable stalls. There are also stalls where you can buy crafts and souvenirs, in addition to its authentic architecture.

City tour in Turibus

When visiting Valladolid, it is essential to experience the new “City Tour Valladolid” which, through a panoramic bus, will be able to see the various sites, churches and emblematic monuments revealing the social and cultural wealth of the municipality. You will know the history of the colonial era, historical buildings, through the colours of its unique neighbourhoods in the city of Valladolid. Throughout the tour with Turibus, you will be able to enjoy the iconic neighbourhoods of the Magical Town of Valladolid, in which the architectural beauty and the history behind its museums, churches and monuments stand out. During the tour, you will be able to visit: The San Roque Museum, Former La Aurora Loom, La Calzada de los Frailes, Church of San Servacio, Zací Artisan Center.

NEARBY PLACES

Chichen Itza

Valladolid is located 40 minutes from Chichen Itza, 44.6 km away, a magical place full of history, it is part of the wonders of the world, and you must know it when you arrive in Yucatan. The Mayan culture will surprise you.

Merida Airport and Cancun

We are 180 km away from the Mérida airport, with a 2-hour drive by road and 161 km to the Cancun airport, 1 hour and 55 minutes by road. Around Valladolid.

Izamal and Uayma

Near Valladolid are Izamal and Uayma, the essence of the cultural legacy of the Yucatecan people. Izamal is located 110.4 km from Valladolid 1 hour 31 minutes by car you will find the yellow city full of culture and history.

The town of Uayma is located 13.8 km 21 minutes from Valladolid, it has one of the most beautiful churches in Yucatan, a true architectural beauty.

Lizard River (Rio Lagartos)

106 km from Valladolid, approximately. It is located on the north coast of the Yucatan peninsula. It has various activities such as the passage in boats and others such as the salt industry and the fishing industry, being one of the most important.

VISIT THE CENOTES OF YUCATAN

Cenote Zací

Located inside the city of Valladolid, the Cenote Zací attracts visitors from all over the country and the rest of the world, being a tourist symbol of the city, because it is located just a few meters from the historic centre, in addition to carrying the same Mayan name of the city “Zací”. Visiting the Zací cenote is undoubtedly an excellent option to cool off on scorching hot days and give yourself a fresh and pleasant break.

Cenote Dzitnup

Cenote Dzitnup, also known as X-keken, is located very close to the city of Valladolid, in the Yucatan, and is a Mexican beauty worth exploring. This place consists of a medium grotto, which leads to a narrow tunnel that connects with a beautiful cenote with crystal clear water. There it is possible to swim, snorkel and enjoy the perfect temperature of the water.

Oxman Cenote

This cenote is located just 5 kilometres from the centre of the picturesque city of Valladolid and is part of the old Hacienda San Lorenzo. Here you can spend a completely relaxed day and enjoy not only the cenotes but also its restaurant service and outdoor pool.

Suytun Cenote

The Suytun cenote, located about 7 kilometres from the beautiful colonial city of Valladolid, is a magnificent place hidden in a cave where the incoming rays of light give it a magical atmosphere. To access the cenote, you must go down some stone steps where the first thing that catches your eye is the crystalline colour of the water and the ancient stalactites that hang from the ceiling. The place has a museum where pieces belonging to the Mayan culture are exhibited.