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Valladolid

Calle 40 #200, Centro Historico, Valladolid, Mexico
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Ranked #5 of 18 attractions in Valladolid
Type: Historic Sites
Owner description: t: Valladolid, colorful and safe colonial city, where yucatecan gastronomy was born and the Mayan culture is still alive. Is located in the east... more » Owner description: t: Valladolid, colorful and safe colonial city, where yucatecan gastronomy was born and the Mayan culture is still alive. Is located in the east side of Yucatan, between Merida and Cancun. Ideal place to visit archeological sites like Chichén Itzá (New 7 wonders) at 50Km, Ek-Balam at 27km and Coba at 60km. Also you can visit natural reserves like the Biosphere of Ría Lagartos, to observe flamingos and birds; and Punta Laguna sanctuary of spider monkey. « less
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4 of 5 stars Reviewed May 18, 2013

Smaller than Merida, larger than Izamal, this Yucatan colonial city is just the right size. A beautiful and well-used central plaza with soaring colonial church. Godd restaurants. Near the Ek Balam ruins and cenote as well as many other cenotes. It sees many more tourists than even two years ago, which is good and bad. The Calzada de los Frailes... More

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Melbourne, Australia
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4 of 5 stars Reviewed May 11, 2013

We loved the relaxed town of Valladolid. Very true mexico. Services were great, the people were friendly and helpful. I would come here again. . .

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4 of 5 stars Reviewed May 9, 2013

Our itinerary precluded a stop but really wish it hadn't. This is a really interesting looking small colonial town. Don't make my mistake, spend some time here if you can.

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Portland, Oregon
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5 of 5 stars Reviewed May 5, 2013

Valladolid is a charming little city. Plenty of amenities, good food, shopping and great people-watching from the many plazas. The city is close to several great sites like Ak Bamal, Chichen Itza and some great cenotes. Definitely make this a three day stay, if you have the time.

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5 of 5 stars Reviewed April 6, 2013

Small city/town. Safe, we walk everywhere, great cultural experiences, delicious food. Stayed again at Casa Hamaca Guesthouse.

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Mexico City, Mexico
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3 of 5 stars Reviewed April 2, 2013

If you're only in the Yucatan for a couple days and have never been, it's a good visit. Close to lots of sites. If you spend a lot of time in Mexico and know the 'pueblo magico' program, it's a good one, though not the best, and though certainly pretty is light on things to do. Probably selected because of... More

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Almeria, Spain
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5 of 5 stars Reviewed March 31, 2013

Great place to walk around, try some yucatecan food or just watch as time goes by. Lots to see, to do and amazing places to visit nearby.

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5 of 5 stars Reviewed March 31, 2013

If you are staying in Cancun (like we were), then it is not far, just 2 or 3 hours (depends on the kind of bus). Travel agencies offer a visit of this city, but they usually stop there just for 30 minutes during the returning journey from Chichen Itza. It ´s not enough, and Villadolid requires more – several great... More

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Montreal, Canada
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4 of 5 stars Reviewed March 25, 2013

This little city offers a few nice cenotes right in town or close to it and an archeological Ek-balam small but nice and easily accessable from town. The colonial city has many nice buildings, courtyards and colours to please the eye and make your walk around very enjoyable.

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5 of 5 stars Reviewed March 16, 2013

This town has lots to do, see and eat. We recommend spending a couple of days here wandering around. There are great places to eat traditional Mayan food. People are very friend and offer good service for the most part.

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