{"id":9167,"date":"2023-05-21T13:27:01","date_gmt":"2023-05-21T13:27:01","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/graduatedtravelers.com\/?p=9167"},"modified":"2026-09-02T10:05:05","modified_gmt":"2026-09-02T10:05:05","slug":"doen-in-valladolid","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/graduatedtravelers.com\/en\/doen-in-valladolid\/","title":{"rendered":"What to do in Valladolid \u2013 Tips for restaurants and places to visit"},"content":{"rendered":"

Valladolid is one of the more famous cities in Mexico<\/span><\/mark><\/a>. It is therefore very popular with holidaymakers. It is definitely worth visiting this pleasant city in the Yucatan province. Besides the fact that this colonial city is beautiful and cozy, there are a lot of sights in the area that you want to see. Not too far from here you will find the famous Chich\u00e9n Itz\u00e1, and numerous beautiful cenotes. In this blog you will find all our tips for restaurants and places to visit in Valladolid.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

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Spend a day (or two) in the city<\/strong><\/h2>\n\n\n\n

As I said above, Valladolid is a beautiful colonial city. So there is a lot to see here. You cannot ignore all the colored houses, beautiful churches and buildings. So you can have a great time walking through the city for one or two days. In the middle of the city you will find a central square with a beautiful old church (as with most colonial cities in Central America<\/span><\/mark><\/a>). You can walk around this square or sit on a bench in the sun. There are all nice restaurants around the square, but you can also get something tasty at one of the stalls.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

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What to do in Valladolid: rent a scooter<\/strong><\/h2>\n\n\n\n

With a scooter you have the freedom to get to know the city even better. But also to directly visit sights in the area. You don't have to take a tour bus or a taxi to the surrounding cenotes and ancient Mayan villages. Throughout the city you will find several rental companies, almost all with the same type of scooters. Get out on time in the morning to rent a scooter, otherwise you have a chance that they are all already rented out.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

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PRICE<\/strong>: <\/em>\u20ac20 per day for a scooter.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

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Visit the beautiful cenotes<\/strong><\/h2>\n\n\n\n

In the province of Yucatan, around Valladolid, there are a lot of cenotes. There are too many to list them all and there will probably also be a number of unknowns. So you can choose whether you prefer to visit the busy, well-known or the quiet, lesser-known cenotes. But visiting cenotes<\/span><\/mark><\/a> is definitely something you should do when you are in Valladolid.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

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Cenote Suytun<\/h3>\n\n\n\n

One of the most famous and busiest cenotes is Cenote Suytun. You've probably seen this before on the internet or social media. The platform in the water on which the light shines provides the perfect photo spot. Many people think so, because it is very busy here. You will even have to queue to take a picture. So wise to go on time! <\/p>\n\n\n\n

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Please note that you are required to shower and wear a life jacket at this cenote. Also, there is another cenote 10 minutes away. This one is more open and you won't see many people here. Everyone comes for the cenote with the platform. You can swim in both cenotes. You only pay one entrance fee for both.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

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PRICE<\/strong>: \u20ac7,50 per person.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

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Cenote X\u2019Canche<\/h3>\n\n\n\n

This cenote is located next to Ek'Balam, an ancient Mayan village. If you do not go to Chich\u00e9n Itz\u00e1, you can choose to visit both Ek'Balam and cenote X'Canche here. Ek'Balam is a lot quieter than Chich\u00e9n Itz\u00e1, so nice if you don't like the crowds. The cenote is also a lot quieter than, for example, cenote Suytun. You pay a separate entrance fee for both. <\/p>\n\n\n\n

Cenote X'Canche is not only beautiful, but you can also swing on a rope and zipline into the water. You pay a little extra for the zipline, but not for the rope and swimming with a life jacket. There is also a mini waterfall that falls into the cenote. Around this cenote you will encounter more animals than at the busier cenotes. Very nice if you prefer nature and tranquility!<\/p>\n\n\n\n

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PRICE<\/strong>: \u20ac8.80 for entrance to the cenote only.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

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So there are many more cenotes, of which open cenotes, semi-open cenotes and underground cenotes. Below you will find a few more, so you can choose which one you prefer to visit.<\/p>\n\n\n\n