Mexico
The best of Valladolid
Valladolid was one of the best parts of Yucatan for me. A small, authentic, colourful city surrounded by a world wonder and enchanting cenotes. Let me show you what a perfect daytrip looks like here!
Chichén Itza early in the morning
About 40 minutes from Valladolid, you can visit one of our world’s ancient wonders: Maya temple Chichén Itza. Very impressive! Go and visit it early in the morning and don’t save on a guide, it’s so worth it to hear the full story of the place. You can find the official guides at the entrance. It opens at 8, I recommend you to arrive around 7.30-7.45 to avoid too many tourists.
Take the collectivo again to Cenote Ik Kil - you can find the bus stop at the parking lot of Chichen Itza.
Check out cenote Ik Kil
Time for a cenote now to refresh a bit. On the way back to Valladolid, you can stop at the famous cenote Ik Kil. It is touristy, however very impressive. You’ll share your swim with other tourists, but will most probably won’t be able to see anything like this in the rest of the world.
Take the collectivo again to the city center of Valladolid
Explore Valladolid
Valladolid is a very cute, local, colorful & colonial city in Yucatán. For me, it was everything I hoped a small Mexican city would be. Take the afternoon to visit: - the cathedral & the neighboring square - walk through the colourful streets. Most famous one: Calzada de Los Frailes - taste the delicious streetfood
Dinner at Conato
Enjoy a local dinner in the inside garden of Conato, one of the nicest restaurants in town.
