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Pro

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  Small Laid Back Town with Many Exploring Opportunities 


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  can't think of any 


In a nutshell

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  this city is mix between mayas and spanish cultures 

 

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Things to Do  

Dzitnup cenote

Dzitnup cenote, Valladolid

 solopes Says:  In Yucatan water flows quickly to a low level, being accessible through big holes called cenotes. We visited this one, a big cave with a natural pool inside. It was cool, and no one risked a swim, but there was someone doing it. 

Swimming in cenotes Samula and Dzitnup

Swimming in cenotes Samula and Dzitnup, Valladolid

 jiaseto Says:  We paid 50 pesos for a taxi to take us to Cenotes Dzitnup and Samula, about 7 km away from town. The 2 cenotes are right next to each other. Water is crystal clear with fishes swimming around and the caves are impressive. We went to Dzitnup first. There were many people... 

Private Mexican folk art museum

Private Mexican folk art museum, Valladolid

 diehardtraveler Says:  WOW!You won't believe how much art this retired American couple has collected over 30 years....over 3,000 pieces. The live in a restored 400 year old hacienda style house about 1/3 block from the town main square (easy to find) They give tours every day at 10 AM - but we... 

Ek Balam

Ek Balam, Valladolid

 dila Says:  Near my hotel i could share a taxi with some Mexican people who were waiting at the same stop. The taxi leaves untill it is full and you share the price. Think as tourist you pay more but ok.The first picture i went up all there fantastic view and i still dont understand how... 

Zaci cenote

Zaci cenote, Valladolid

 brkilbourne Says:  Swim in cool ( cold ) waters like the Myans did 2000 years ago in the Zaci cenote, which is the original Myan name for Valladolid. Just to take a walk on the path is a refreshing respite from the heat. 20 pesos admission fee. Nice restaurant. Check out the Xtabentun a Myan... 

Cenote Zaci

Cenote Zaci, Valladolid

 dila Says:  The French couple and me wanted to see Cenote Zaci. we arrived at 17.10 and it was closed.But some nice guard let us go to the restaurant and from here we could make some nice pictures.Open 8.00-17.00Entrance 15 adult 10 kids toilet 2 pesos 

Cenote Dzitnup (Xkakah) (Xkeken)

Cenote Dzitnup (Xkakah) (Xkeken), Valladolid

 dila Says:  3 march 2008Tina (German girl i met at Chichen Itza) wanted to see the cenote Dzitnup so i joined her.We paid 200 pesos for a taxi together (think that was a lot to much) so 100 each.He would bring us then wait 30 minutes and then bring us back to the zocalo in Valladolid.It... 

Chichén Itzá

Chichén Itzá, Valladolid

 dila Says:  3 march 2008I took the bus from 7.15 from Valladolid to Chichén Itzá at the busstation i met a german girl Tina and we stayed together. (It is always nice to have some pictures of yourself)Bus cost 20 pesos each way. Return ticket (10.35) you can buy later at Chichén Itzá... 

Hotels  

Ecotel Quinta Regia

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El Meson del Marques

 2 Reviews and 329 Opinions  The rooms are comfortable and reasonable. Public restaraunt is built around the 1st courtyard and... 

Restaurants  

Hosteria del Marques: Hosteria del Marques

Hosteria del Marques: Hosteria del Marques, Valladolid

 dek516 Says:  Anyone spending time in Valladolid should check out Hosteria del Marques for lunch or dinner. The restaurant, which is part of the most upscale hotel in town, El Meson del Marques, is situated on the north end of the main square. The atmosphere is wonderful; tables are... 

Beijing Restaurante (Comida China): Great chinese food in Valladolid !

Beijing Restaurante (Comida China): Great chinese food in Valladolid !, Valladolid

 jiaseto Says:  If you need a break from Mexican food, Beijing Restaurante (Comida China) near the main square is a great choice. We discovered this eatery while walking to the main square and was pleasantly surprised. Owner Mr. Cai serves hearty chinese food buffet style. We especially... 

Licui: Great fresh juices

Licui: Great fresh juices, Valladolid

 ciaobella55 Says:  This is a great juice bar on the road leading to the Iglesia Refugio de Pecadores The pineapple, banana & carrot juice is superb. It comes in a large container, at least 600ml and is freshly made - just fruit not the watered-down version you sometimes get in Mexico. 

Squimz: Try the Divorced Eggs!

Squimz: Try the Divorced Eggs!, Valladolid

 ciaobella55 Says:  It's clean and airy, with nice bathrooms. The waiters are so helpful and friendly, and the food is delicious. Right next door to the bus terminal so it's easy to find Huevos Divorciados - it's 2 eggs fried to your liking, one side covered with a red sauce and the other... 

Sorry - I forgot the name: Nice experience

Sorry - I forgot the name: Nice experience, Valladolid

 solopes Says:  We stopped in Valladolid in our way inland just for lunch. With kids, difficult to adapt to strange food, we tried to choose a good restaurant, and found one in the main square, close to the church and city hall. We had a good lunch, a moderate price, and the kids also... 

Taberna de los Fralies Restaurant: GREAT new restaurant has opened in Vallodolid

Taberna de los Fralies Restaurant: GREAT new restaurant has opened in Vallodolid, Valladolid

 javenator Says:  Taberna de los Fralies is almost too good to be true! Finally a first class international fusion restaurant has opened in Vallaodlid so you can eat something besides Yucatec food if you choose. The location is a bit out of the way - next to ex-Convento San Bernadino on... 

Restaurant Cenote Zaki: Valladolid Lunches

Restaurant Cenote Zaki: Valladolid Lunches, Valladolid

 luciaphile Says:  El Meson del Marques for an upscale lunch, open food court next to the hotel for cheap, delicious regional, Restaurant Zaci at the Cenote Zaci for a great view... order the sampler platter, comes with antojitos before and veryveryvery good. Get a guide at San Bernadino and... 

on the right of the busstation: Green drink near the busstation

on the right of the busstation: Green drink near the busstation, Valladolid

 dila Says:  The french couple and me had a drink near the busstation.I had some ecological drink with Naranja, pina and Chaya for 20 pesosorange, pineapple, chaya (kind of leaf if you touch it you can get allergic reaction but you can eat it) look pic.You need muscito protection here if... 

La Rancherita: Big hall with small restaurants at Zocalo

La Rancherita: Big hall with small restaurants at Zocalo, Valladolid

 dila Says:  Had Milanesa de Pollo. (milan Chicken) 45 pesosJugos combinados Naranja con papaya (combi juice orange and papaya) 20 pesosI was not happy with the chicken as the was some stuff around it and it was fried.but i ate some and it was ok. the juice was nice.Be carefull hot sauce... 

Transportation  

Taxis to the cenotes

Taxis to the cenotes, Valladolid

 dek516 Says:  To get to cenotes Ditznup and Samula, which are 7km west of town, pick up a taxi on Calle 44 in front of the Maria Guadalupe hotel. There's a sign on the sidewalk in front of the hotel stating that this is the pickup spot for taxis going to the cenotes. We were told at the... 

Buses to and from Valladolid

Buses to and from Valladolid, Valladolid

 dek516 Says:  Valladolid's bus terminal is conveniently located about 2 blocks west of the main square. The bus terminal is small and more manageable than the larger ones in Cancun and Merida. Buses to Cancun take 2 to 3 hours; first class buses, which take faster roads and don't make... 

Local Customs  

Have a seat in the zocalo

Have a seat in the zocalo, Valladolid

 SJTravel Says:  Valladolid has a great zocalo. There are plenty of benches and "lovers chairs" (two chairs made to face each other) for people to sit in. Many people hang out in the zocalo and just sit. It is a great way for people to spend time with one another. While sitting in the zocalo... 

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 See why we fell in love with Valladolid Mexico - See our website and follow our "journey" from buying to our 7 1/2+ year adventure of renovation. www.casadelosvenados.com - which includes many many photos from our project manager to show us the... 

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Questions and Answers

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Q:  Hi All, Anybody know if a bus from Valladolid to Chetumal exists? No luck searching extensively on the Web, and I don't want to... 

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A: Check http://www.ticketbus.com.mx/wtbkd/index.jsp it looks as though there are two per day, at least during the week. 

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