welcome to Valladolid in Mexico [Music]
[Music] Valladolid is a small historical City in Yucatan and it doesn't get as much attention
as many other popular destinations on the peninsula probably because is not
is not close to the coast like Cancun Tulum and Playa Del Carmen. While some tourists visit
Valladolid on a day trip from Cancun to Chichen Itza we decided to stay here for a few nights
to experience what Valladolid has to offer and also explore some of the main attractions
in Yucatan. Valladolid is located between two cities Cancun and Merida and it is two hours
away from either of them, Valladolid is a Charmingtown and it is hard to miss how colourful the
buildings here are. Valladolid is one of the best places in Mexico to experience authentic
Mayan culture and try some local dishes as with the rest of the Yucatan Peninsula Valladolid
has tropical weather or all year round which means that you can visit this city any time
of the year but if you want nice weather you should go there between November and April
to avoid the hot and wet season the only way to get to Valladolid is by road you can take
a local bus called ADO from Cancun or any other major city in Yucatan to Valladolid
or you can rent a car and drive this is what we did keep in mind that driving Mexico
comes with its own race we were robbed by the Mexican police on our way from Bacalar
to Valladolid, I shared that story in a separate video that you can watch later now let's talk
about the best things to do in Valladolid
Stroll around the city
the city its Colonial architecture with many beautiful buildings dating back to the 16th and 17th
century. Valladolid has a rich history and it used to be a centre of Mayan culture so strolling
around the city or taking a walking tour is a must-do in Valladolid the main Square called
the porque Francisco Canton is a popular Gathering plague surrounded by beautiful colonial buildings
here is a great spot for people watching the most impressive building here is the Cathedral San Servacio
which is considered one of the most important religious monuments of the Yucatan Peninsula
Visit Sao Roque Museum
One of the fun and free things to do in Valladolid is to go to the Sao Roque Museum. it's not a big Museum and you can visit the
whole museum in less than an hour there are some murals displayed in Mayan history and
a collection of Shaman altars the museum is inside the historical building within walking
distance from the main Square it is open to the public almost every day from 9am to 9pm
go to Cenote Zaci
did you know that you can visit the Cenote in Valladolid?
Cenote Zaci is the only Cenote in Yucatan that is located inside the city centre so not exactly is surrounded
by lush vegetation and has a small cave that opens up to the sky the cave can be accessed
by swimming through a small tunnel that leads to the cave during our visit the cenote was
closed for Innovation but usually this Cenote is the greatest spot for swimming, snorkelling
and relaxing there is a restaurant right next to the Cenote which is also a great place
to dine and enjoy the natural beauty of the Cenote in case you are wondering cenotes are
natural sinkholes that were created by the collapse of underground Limestone caves the
cenotes were considered secreted by the ancient mayo and were used for ceremonial and religious
purposes nowadays they are popular tourist spots for swimming and Diving take a
Take a day trip to cenotes
Apart from Cenote Zaci there are so many amazing and unique cenotes around
Valladolid Valladolid is a great base for visiting them. You can easily
take day trips to explore the cenotes in the surrounding area there are several tour operators
in Valladolid that offer guided trips to cenotes these tours usually include transportation
to and from the cenotes as well as a snorkeling gear and a guide to show you around however
the most convenient way is to rent a car and drive. some cenotes are great for swimming
some are more popular for photography Cenote Ik Kil is just 25 miles away from Valladolid
and it is one of the most beautiful cenotes in Yucatan it is a great place for
swimming and cliff jumping the Cenote is a popular tourist spot and can get crowded it
is good to go there early in the morning before all tours arrive
Cenote Oxam and Cenote Saamal are the closest cenotes to Valladolid and both are only a short drive away there are also
a great place for swimming. cenote Suytun is probably the most instagramable cenote
in Mexico and it is located only a 12 minute drive away from Valladolid many tourists visit
this Cenote only to take photos but you can actually swim there it is one of the most
shallow cenotes in Yucatan
Visit Chichen Itza
As we all know, Chichen Itza new seven wonders of the world and it is one of the best places to visit in Yucatan Chichen
Chichen Itza was a major cultural political and economic Hub in ancient times and it was considered
one of the most important Mayan cities it is located 28 miles from Valladolid you can
take a local bus from Valladolid take a guided tour or simply Drive. Chichen Itza is probably
the most visited Mayan Ruins in Yucatan so it can be packed to avoid the crowds you can
get here before the opening hours. Chichen Itza is only a five-minute drive from Ik Kil cenote
so you can visit both attractions in one trip
Go to Coba Ruins
If you want to visit a less crowded archaeological site you should visit the Coba ruins. Coba is located halfway
between Valladolid and Tulum only an hour's Drive Away. Coba was one of the largest and
most important Mayan cities the main attraction at Cobo is the Nohoch Mul pyramid, which is
the tallest pyramid on the Yucatan Peninsula and one of the tallest Mayan pyramids in the
world visitors can climb the pyramid if they are willing to do their steep climb but be
aware that the stairs are narrow and it can be slippery. Coba is an ideal spot for those
who want to explore and appreciate the ancient ruins in a more peaceful setting take a day
trip to Rio LA cartos and Los Colorados is
Yucatan is famous for its white sandy beaches, Mayan Ruins
and beautiful cenotes but this peninsula has more to offer. To see a different side
of Yucatan, you can take a day trip from Valladolid to Los Colorados and Rio Lagartos
Las Colorados is known for its unique natural pink lakes that are owned by the Salt Factory
nearby the vibrant pink colour of the Lakes is due to the red colour algae, Plankton and
Prime shrimps that drive in salty environments you're not allowed to swim in the Lakes but
most tourists come here to take photos and see the Lakes 20 minutes drive from las coloradas
you will find Rio Lagartos a protected area and this is one of the best places in Yucatan
for wildlife watching here you can take a boat on the river where you can see
crocodiles, Pink Flamingos, pelicans and many other birds visiting Rio Lagartos was one
of the highlights of our trip to Valladolid overall Valladolid in Mexico is known for its
Rich culture history and natural beauty making it an interesting destination to visit
The city also offers a unique opportunity to experience and learn more about the Mayan culture with
the strong presence of local communities that still keep and preserve their Heritage
let me know in the comments if you have any questions for me or any advice for other travellers same
as always thanks for watching and see you in the next video