Guidebook for Valladolid
Essentials
This is within walking distance of our home - step out the front door, head to your right, turn left at your first opportunity and walk down to the busy street. The supermarket will be off to your left. This is a good place to pick up some basics that you might be missing after many days on the road.
Aurrera
210 C. 37This is within walking distance of our home - step out the front door, head to your right, turn left at your first opportunity and walk down to the busy street. The supermarket will be off to your left. This is a good place to pick up some basics that you might be missing after many days on the road.
Arts & Culture
This church is over 500 years old and is an active parish as well as a museum. It's been the scene of many interesting points in Valladolid's long history and is worth a look. Live history events are hosted on Saturday and Sunday nights.
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Convent de San Bernardino de Siena
This church is over 500 years old and is an active parish as well as a museum. It's been the scene of many interesting points in Valladolid's long history and is worth a look. Live history events are hosted on Saturday and Sunday nights.
Parks & Nature
This is a typical example of a plaza that the neighborhoods in Valladolid grew up around over the hundreds of years the city has existed. It's nice to venture out to after sundown. Nearby, there are a couple of nice cafés and a place to buy local treats.
Candelaria Park
201F C. 35This is a typical example of a plaza that the neighborhoods in Valladolid grew up around over the hundreds of years the city has existed. It's nice to venture out to after sundown. Nearby, there are a couple of nice cafés and a place to buy local treats.
This is Valladolid's main plaza. It's full of life during the day and beautifully lit at night.
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Parque Principal Francisco Canton Rosado
204A C. 41This is Valladolid's main plaza. It's full of life during the day and beautifully lit at night.
This is a good cenote to look at if you're not up to swimming in one. It's right in town and is beautiful.
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Cenote Zací
Calle 36This is a good cenote to look at if you're not up to swimming in one. It's right in town and is beautiful.
Sightseeing
This is a great example of this region's cenotes. Don't miss it!
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Hacienda San Lorenzo Oxman
PeriféricoThis is a great example of this region's cenotes. Don't miss it!
This 500-year old street has been restored to reflect what it might have looked like centuries ago. It ends at the Convento de San Bernardino, so if you're headed to one, you can easily stop and see the other.
Calzada de Los Frailes
Calzada de Los FrailesThis 500-year old street has been restored to reflect what it might have looked like centuries ago. It ends at the Convento de San Bernardino, so if you're headed to one, you can easily stop and see the other.
This ruins site is more recently discovered and less well known than Chichen Itzá, but it's no less worth seeing. Vegetation still covers some of the structures, but much has been restored. It's one of our favorites!
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Ek Balam
This ruins site is more recently discovered and less well known than Chichen Itzá, but it's no less worth seeing. Vegetation still covers some of the structures, but much has been restored. It's one of our favorites!
Though this is one of the more touristy spots we recommend, it's worth it. Considered one of the wonders of the ancient world, Chicheen Itzá will not disappoint. It's only about 40 minutes away from our home by car. Let us know if you need a taxi!
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Chichén Itzá
Though this is one of the more touristy spots we recommend, it's worth it. Considered one of the wonders of the ancient world, Chicheen Itzá will not disappoint. It's only about 40 minutes away from our home by car. Let us know if you need a taxi!
Food Scene
Go here to eat like the locals. You can buy fresh produce and meats for meals you'll cook at the house; ingredients like vanilla, honey and ground chile to take home as souvenirs; and authentic tacos and fresh fruit parfaits to eat right there. This is a real look at a traditional Mexican market place.
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Mercado Municipal
#0 C. 32Go here to eat like the locals. You can buy fresh produce and meats for meals you'll cook at the house; ingredients like vanilla, honey and ground chile to take home as souvenirs; and authentic tacos and fresh fruit parfaits to eat right there. This is a real look at a traditional Mexican market place.
Sabrositacos
We enjoy ordering tacos here - there's a good variety and authentic flavor. Enjoy!