VALLADOLID, YUCATAN MEXICO | Best Things To Do In Valladolid

Find the best things to do in Valladolid Mexico here. Valladolid is nestled in the eastern part of the Yucutan in Mexico. There are about 45,000 residents here, including the surrounding small communities. It’s also only 40 kilometers from Chichen Itza, one of the seven world wonders. Here are the best things to do in Valladolid from our perspective:
6: Visiting Cenote Suytun. This cenote has become a social media sensation in recent years because of its unique man-made platform that extends to the middle of the water. If it’s a sunny day, the light will shine through the cenote roof directly onto the platform. You can also visit Cenote Kaapeh right next to it. It’s included in the price of admission and definitely worth the visit as it has jungle vines and trees growing out of it.
5: The 5th best activity we did in Valladolid was Rio Lagartos. It took about an hour and a half to drive through the Yucatan jungle to the small fishing town and then we hopped on a boat tour once we got there. On the tour, we saw alligators, flamingos, pelicans, and even a small pink lake.
4. Exploring the city of Valladolid. This city blew our minds with how colorful it was! We took a free walking tour and learned about the Spanish and Mayan history of the city. It was also a great experience to visit the Convento de San Bernadino de Siena in the evening. The town puts on a light show every night, telling the story of the city and how it came to be.
3: Cenote Xkeken. This unique cave cenote had giant stalactites cascading from the roof as well as long vines that extended all the way into the water. It was a magical experience to swim amongst the vines and look up to the sunlight above. We also purchased a discounted ticket to Cenote Samula, which was within a 5 minute walk. It was worth it to see the one of the brightest blue cenotes we’ve seen so far in the Yucatan.
2. Visiting Chichen Itza. This world wonder was immaculately kept, especially the main pyramid of El Castillo. Standing at 98 feet tall, it stands alone in the center of the ruins and is extremely beautiful. The crowds were large due to its world wonder status, but we still had a great tour experience thanks to our knowledgeable guide who looped us into some fascinating Mayan history.
1. The best activity to do in Valladolid is visiting the ancient ruins of Ek Balam. We ranked this number one because of how much it surprised us. It felt much larger than Chichen Itza, had amazing rock art, and we were allowed to climb up the stairs on both of the major pyramids. Being able to touch and feel the structures brought us closer to understanding the true beauty and intricacy of the Mayan culture.
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🎥 VIDEO CHAPTERS:
0:00 Intro
0:55 Cenote Suytun
1:41 Rio Lagartos
2:47 Exploring The Town
4:34 Cenote Xkeken
5:16 Chichen Itza
6:31 Ek Balam
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[@AeroFlix4D]

Wonderful views are very beautiful music

[@worldwildhearts]

Thanks! It's a must-visit! ;)

[@margiedavis1685]

I have been to 8 of these spots in Yucatan. Valladolid also has a beautiful plaza where historic churches make up one entire side of the square. There's a leather shop nearby where you can buy some handmade sandals at a bargain. A restaurant near the plaza (south I think) has wonderful POC CHOC--delicious marinated beaten thin slices of pork served with all kinds of great side dishes. Their drinks are COLD--especially the mojitos and margaritas. A sweet lady sits on the ground patting out homemade tortillas. Forgot to say this is all in a very nice garden with plants, lizards, trickling water fountains and nice music. FRESH FOOD! YUM!

[@IfWeGoTo]

Absolutely amazing!! Chichen Itza and the Cenotes are on my bucket list!! I hadn't ever heard of Ek Balam, so cool that you could climb it!

[@worldwildhearts]

Ek Balam was a true hidden gem! Was also not on our radar, but we were told by locals how awesome it was. Definitely a must see in the area 👍

[@dianemurray6550]

My husband and I are 2 of the 3 gringos living in Ek Balam. It's a truly magical place!

[@worldwildhearts]

That’s awesome!😊

[@isaiahjr9259]

Miss my Mexico

[@HopOnTheMap]

We loved Valladolid and the cenotes are awesome, great video, thanks 😉

[@worldwildhearts]

Glad you enjoyed Valladolid! It’s a hidden gem of the Yucatan for sure. Great city!

[@ricardo_cn]

Glad to hear that you had a good time and liked my hometown. Best wishes from the UK 🇬🇧

[@worldwildhearts]

We loved Valladolid! You have a beautiful hometown. Thanks for watching 😊

[@ricardo_cn]

@@worldwildhearts Thanks for answering! Take care

[@NomadShifu]

Valladolid is a hidden gem in Yucatan. It definitely is a place that's worth to take to time to explore all of its nooks and crannies, and that's no small task, also because there are so many places around Valladolid that are worth visiting.

[@worldwildhearts]

Agreed! We loved Valladolid. Such a beautiful city with so many attractions nearby 👍👍

[@angelstorm85]

... You can use the dron on ek balam... Surely great shots.

[@worldwildhearts]

Really? Ah we didn’t know! Would have been a cool shot indeed

[@Kumex321]

Amazing 😻

[@worldwildhearts]

Thanks 🤗

[@imhelensakura]

Great guide!

[@worldwildhearts]

Thanks so much! Glad it is helpful for you :)

[@TravelingisFREEDOM]

This seems to be a very charming place, I hope I can visit sometime in the future when all this is over. Seeing and sharing places like this is why I love traveling and make videos so much! And please keep up the great job! Subscribed!!

[@worldwildhearts]

Valladolid is charming indeed! Very beautiful streets and so many things to do around it. Thanks for subscribing. Welcome to our channel! We will check out your videos as well

[@alphantastic]

I hear a really great way to travel around all these sites near Valladolid is to rent a moped for 400pesos and drive yourself to both Ek Balam (30mins) and Chizen Itza (45mins) - thanks for the video, planning my trip for later this month!

[@worldwildhearts]

Sounds like a great plan! The roads there are in good shape and relatively quiet so can definitely imagine that's a good idea!

[@angelstorm85]

Well done. Great video. We wish enjoy like you in our second travel to Yucatan. Great job couple!!

[@worldwildhearts]

Thank you! We loved Valladolid. Such a cool city and so colourful. How long ago did you visit the Yucatan?

[@ninosymillas1000]

Hy, we visit yucatan for a week, then we also visit tulum and cozumel. We love Mexico, and we want to repeat the Caribbean paradise experience.

[@dennisnielsen585]

Great vid! How did you get around? What would you recommend? :)

[@worldwildhearts]

You can easily get around Valladolid on foot or local collectivo / taxi. It's not very expensive to get a taxi.

[@ounasyt1368]

Welcom to morroco

[@worldwildhearts]

Welcome to our channel!

[@ounasyt1368]

@@worldwildhearts oooh thank you❤️🔥

[@lilianyeung]

did you hire a guide for Chichen Itza when you got there or was it part of a day tour?

[@worldwildhearts]

We did it as part of a tour. Definitely recommend getting a guide though as it’s very interesting to learn about 😊 there are many guides at the entrance and they always let you wait for some additional people to share the cost!

[@yesseniarodriguez6248]

Are there colectivos/combis that go out to chichen itza and back to Valladolid? And are there some that go out to ek balm ruins and back?

[@worldwildhearts]

Not that we found, but we visited during covid so there was less public transport in general. We took a shared taxi with other tourists so we could split the cost. I can imagine there are collectivos though!

[@jp4431]

I rode with a collectivo to and back from chichen itza

[@jorgeamaya4649]

Your video should be called best tings to do in Yucatan, instead of Valladolid. Yucatan is beautiful.

[@worldwildhearts]

We have another video about best things to do in the Yucatan Peninsula which covers many more places! kzbin.info/www/bejne/jny8ZpWAd9h_h5Y We found Valladolid to be a great hub to base ourselves for activities within a short distance from the town center. We also think Yucatan is extremely beautiful! Thanks for stopping by our channel 👍