Top Things to do in Valladolid
Top 10 Things to do Good for a Rainy Day in Valladolid, Yucatan
Discover the best top things to do in Valladolid, Mexico including Casa de los Venados, Arte Rosa Mexicano, Zazil Tunich, Museo de Ropa Etnica de Mexico - Murem, Cenote Xkeken, Cenote Samula, Dutzi Design, Kuxtal Cafe & Mexican Art, Mercado Municipal, Choco-Story Valladolid.
Restaurants in Valladolid
1. Casa de los Venados
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5.0 based on 1,054 reviews
Reviewed By lgmountford - Calgary, Canada
Instead of group tours, they are conducting private tours with your own group of cohorts. What a fascinating and fabulous place to visit and to make a donation to a very worthy cause. The owners have opened their private home and private collection of Mexican art to anybody who wants to visit and only ask for a modest donation that goes towards local charities. It is impossible to absorb everything and only one visit as there is so much of interest to look at. A big shout out to the owners for their vision and generosity.
2. Arte Rosa Mexicano
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5.0 based on 13 reviews
3. Zazil Tunich
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5.0 based on 193 reviews
AN EXPERIENCE IN THE MAYAN UNDERWORLD Over millions of years, nature has sculpted works of art in Zazil Tunich Cave that the world can marvel at today. Twenty meters underground, a passage leads for 200 meters into the depths of the cave. Along 80 meters of the path, you’ll see stunning stalactites and stalagmites then you’ll enter XIBALBA where there is a sacred cenote with shallow, crystal-clear waters. Before you reach the pool, you’ll pass through the Crossing of the BESO MAYA (Mayan Kiss) formed by the capricious tilt of a giant stalagmite and the CUEVA DEL ALUX (Guardian of the Caves), next to the platform of the LORDS OF XIBALBA, the Mayan Underworld. You are embarking on a journey, an unforgettable experience in the Maya Underworld that is full of tranquility, mysticism and awe at nature’s creation. Caves and cenotes were holy places in Mayan mythology and considered gateways to the home of the gods.
Reviewed By Mykatravels
Our trip to Zazil Tunich was worth every penny! The tour itself provided the most historical and spiritual context I’ve encountered thus far. The cenote itself was large, with many unique formations and plenty of room to swim. Even the grounds outside of the cenote were impeccably maintained. However, the highlight was truly the staff. I was having trouble with booking online, but was able to connect with the staff through WhatsApp and they had our tour scheduled within minutes. I could’ve asked for a better all around experience, and would recommend Zazil Tunich to anyone traveling the area!
4. Museo de Ropa Etnica de Mexico - Murem
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5.0 based on 85 reviews
In today's world of evolving traditions and cultural fusion, Mexico's ethnic clothing is much admired for what it tells us about this fascinating country and its diverse communities. Situated in the center of Valladolid, the Museo de Ropa Étnica de México--MUREM--is a nonprofit organization that connects us with the rich and varied cultures of Mexico through the indigenous, traditional, and contemporary ethnic costumes on view.
Reviewed By Mamonth - Kyiv (Kiev), Ukraine
It is a wonderful small museum and represents traditional costumes of different parts of Mexico. Not all costumes original, there are some modern replicas in synthetic materials. For the present time there are no name boards with descriptions. But Marti is a very competent guide! You can get a lot information about costumes and traditions of each part of Mexico. We like this tour and we had a good time.
5. Cenote Xkeken
Overall Ratings
4.5 based on 1,024 reviews
Reviewed By davidbQ4798XN - Kent, United Kingdom
The stalactites and rock formations make this cenote really special. It is entirely covered apart from a small natural window in the cave ceiling that lets in a shaft of sunlight. It wasn't too busy when we arrived around 12:30 though we may just have been lucky as it is get a little busier as we were leaving. Well worth visiting - and the entrance fee allows you access to the smaller Sumaya cenote across the road. There are a lot of souvenir shops by the entrance and people trying to sell you a photo of yourself with parrots/lizards, which made the whole thing seem very commercialised and a bit unpleasant. Push on past this and just enjoy the beauty of the cenotes.
6. Cenote Samula
Overall Ratings
4.5 based on 599 reviews
Reviewed By mariaalicen2015 - Sao Paulo, Brazil
The cenote is located in a place where there is another cenote (the entrance fee is 125 pesos for the two of them) and the place is great - located in a very peaceful area, with bathrooms available (not the cleanest ones though). The water is great to swim, you just need to be careful and ask where you can swim since some parts are a big more shallow. The water is in a good temperature and just a beautiful thing to see. I went there at the end of the day - around 15:30- and there were very few people.. which made me enjoy it even more. I definitely recommend it! Tip: some guy/girl at the entrance may offer to take you to the cenotes and stick with you for the whole time, waiting for a tip. Don’t accept it: he/she will only disturb your experience, since you won’t be able to stay in the cenotes as long as you would really like to.
7. Dutzi Design
Overall Ratings
4.5 based on 20 reviews
dutzi design was created in 2009 by Ariane dutzi. She designs handbags made out of vintage burlap. The bags are handmade by Mayan women in Valladolid, Yucatan. The store is also based in Valladolid. You are more than welcome to visit us, you will be able to have an overview of the dutzi collection, and to see the workshop, close to the store. Come and visit us, all the dutzi team is waiting for you!
Reviewed By julielcarr72 - Nashville, United States
We stumbled into this lovely store last week and was met by the sweet and engaging Amelie! The product is top-notch. If you are looking for a one of a kind handbag with quality construction while supporting a great cause, by the bag!
8. Kuxtal Cafe & Mexican Art
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4.5 based on 28 reviews
Exhibition and sale of Mexican popular art with pieces by artisans from all over the country. Plus, the best coffee in town...really!
Reviewed By nandaccorsi
When you pass by this store, you can try to continue without getting inside, but you won't resist - I mean, you should not resist. It could be just another place of art-souvenir, but it is not like the others. Get your feet inside the store and meet Paulo, its proud owner, and he will tell you the story behind each piece and each artisan. Ask whatever you want, and don't forget to order a delicious "cup of coffee" that he will prepare for you while telling you great anecdotes from his travels around Mexico when searching for new art pieces. It was the best coffee I tried in the city as well - very surprising, I know.
9. Mercado Municipal
Overall Ratings
4.5 based on 19 reviews
Reviewed By EdS172 - Oliver, Canada
In most of the mexican cities and towns we visit we like to check out the markets - not the tourist "trinket" markets but the places where locals and others buy their fruits, vegetables, meats and other products. This market was great! Large, super looking produce and meats, friendly vendors and no annoyinng smells. If we were self-catering in Valladolid, this is where we would shop. It is a few blocks from downtown but easy to find.
10. Choco-Story Valladolid
Overall Ratings
4.5 based on 20 reviews
A tour through the history of Chocolate Live the Chocolate history as if you were part of the scenes. Walk through 12 interactive rooms with light and sound in 6 languages (Spanish, English, French, German, Chinese and Russian). An unforgettable experience in the chocolate world.
Reviewed By estherm790 - Huntsville, Canada
Beautifully done, comfortable and cool and what a great way to celebrate chocolate! We really enjoyed cooling off and learning about the people and their history with chocolate.
