Valladolid, Yucatan

Valladolid

 

Located halfway between Merida and Cancun, Valladolid is a quaint city that still preserver a special colonial flavor. This is where you will see the majority of the townspeople still using the typical dress of the Maya and the buildings around the Main Plaza painted pastel colors. You will surely get a sense of the laid-back pace of life.

The Plaza is a unique place with many Mayan ladies sitting on the side opposite the Cathedral hawking wares that include hand-embroidered dresses and blouses, and handkerchiefs. The statue of the Mayan lady in the middle of the park is a fun place to have your picture taken.

 

Valladolid is the home to some very important history of the State of Yucatan. The Caste War began here in 1847 and also the first signs of the Mexican Independence of 1810.

There are seven churches in the different neighborhoods that should be visited, along with the impressive San Bernadino Convent, the San Roque Museum and the Government Palace, with its huge murals depicting Mexican history.

Take note of the many detailed stonework on the facades of many of the colonial buildings. Valladolid has also many important cenotes (sinkholes) like Dzitnup.

While in Valladolid, you are in the heart of good Yucatecan cooking country. Try the flavorful cuisine of Valladolid in such dishes as Lomitos de Valladolid, longaniza ans chicken escabeche. We hope you visit this part of the State fo Yucatan.