Valladolid (Mexico)

Valladolid is a small city in the state of Yucatán. Located about a 45 minutes drive from the (lesser-used) east entrance of Chichén Itzá, it offers an alternative base for the ruins, while having its own charms as well -- although further from the ruins than the town of Piste, Valladolid is less tourist-oriented and has more historic charm.

Valladolid(Yucatan)-Gothic Church - Catedral de San Gervasio

Travel as a Muslim to Valladolid (Mexico)

By car

Valladolid is just off the toll highway (180D) between Cancún and Merida (Yucatan)|Merida; the exit is about 5 kilometers (3 miles) north of the center of town. The old highway (180) runs east-west through the centre of town, and highway 295 connects south towards Chetumal, and north to the toll highway and Ek Balam. Both highways run right through the centre of town on one-way streets, forming the four sides of the central town square.

Travel on a Bus in Valladolid (Mexico)

• Terminal de Autobuses - main bus station |

Calle 39 No 221, Col Centro NE corner of C/ 39 & 46, a couple blocks west of the central plaza (Parque Francisco Canton) along C/ 39. ☎ +52 985 856-3448 - Frequent first class services with ADO, ADO GL to Cancun#By bus|Cancun (2hr to east); Merida (Mexico)#By bus|Merida (2hr 15m west) and Tulum (1hr30m to the southeast). Passengers transfer in Merida or Cancun to get to additional cities. There are second class services with Oriente and Mayab to other surrounding towns & villages nearby such as to Piste, Chichen Itza, Izamal, etc and further out to Merida, El Progreso and Cancun. The ride will take longer with the frequent stops to get beyond the immediate area on second class buses.

• Terminal de Autotransportes de Oriente Viejo - Old bus station - Calle 37 por 54 Further west along Calle 37. - The old bus station is now a second class bus station for buses going to Merida, Cancun, El Progreso, El Piste, Chichen Itza, Tiziman, Izamal, etc with Autocentro, Mayab and Oriente. The ride will take longer with the frequent stops to travel longer distances.

The following are taxis and colectivos (shared ride taxis & vans) to other towns and villages in the surrounding areas. They are generally quicker in getting there than buses. With the agreements they have with the local taxi unions they cannot provide local taxi services. They are:

• Sitio de Taxi UnTrac - Calle 37 entre 42 y 44 Along Call 37 between 42 & 44 - Taxis and colectivos going up to Ek Balam and Hunuku (village)
• Colectivos y Taxis a Piste y Chichen Itza - Calle 39 No 215, entre 44 y 46 Main entrance east of the main bus station, past the Restaurante Squimz and Farmacia Similares - To Piste & Chichen Itza
• Taxis Tizimin y Valladolid - Sitios Taxis Foraneos - Calle 40, entre 35 y 37 Inside and in front of the "Estacionmento Centro" building along Calle 40 between 35 & 37. It's on the left if going north on Calle 40.

• Collectivos a Ek Balam, Calle 44 just north of Calle 37. To Ek Balam Ruins.

How to get around in Valladolid (Mexico)

Valladolid is small enough to make walking a reasonable choice within town. To explore the city you can also rent bicycles at a reasonable rate. Other alternative choices are taxis (Be aware the drivers do not speak English). Locally the streets or Calles are numbered with the odd numbered streets going east and west and even numbered streets going north and south. The street numbers get higher as you go from east to west and from north to south. Directions and addresses can be given with the locations such as Calle 41 No 201, entre 42 y 44 meaning Building #201 along Calle 41 (going east & west) between 42 & 44 (going north & south)

What to see in Valladolid (Mexico)

Monastery of San Bernardino de Siena, Valladolid, Mexico - Monastery of San Bernardino de Siena

• Parque Fransisco Canton Rosado and the central town square, is surrounded by pretty colonial style buildings that maintain much of their historic character.
• The Catedral de San Gervasio, located on the south side of the town square.
• Cenote Zací. A spectacular sinkhole located in a public park only few hundred meters from the central plaza, this cenote is traversed by a walking path that passes under a curtain of stalactites in an overhang area.
• The Calzada de los Frailes (Calle 41A) located a 10-minutes walk south from the town square. This street consists of colonial homes with great architecture. It commences at the "cinco calles" and it ends at the park of the ex-convent San Bernardino de Siena.
• The Ex-Convent San Bernardino de Siena, located in the neighbourhood of sisal approx. 10~15 minutes walk south from the town square. This 15th century ex-convent and church is situated around a public park where you can sit and enjoy tranquility.
• The Museo de San Roque located a few hundred meters from the central plaza. This museum contains Mayan and colonial artifacts and traditional items.

What to Do

Valladolid due to its tranquility and small town charm is mostly a one-day getaway. You can visit several Cenotes within the area and two are close enough to hire bicycles from a nearby vendor. Recommended to visit "Cenote Dzinup", you will love it. As well you can go sightseeing of the architecture and mingle with the people of the city.

Muslim Friendly Shopping in Valladolid (Mexico)

Buy wood carvings and traditional clothing and bags made from henequen from the vendors on the central Plaza and the grounds of "Cenote Zaci"Hand made shoes and sandals at the central Plaza.

Visit Yalat Boutique right at the Main Plaza and the place is filled with original artwork, fine jewelry, and is dedicated to master works and fine Mexican artcrafts including exquisite ceramic Jainas and Maya vessels that are exquisite. Owner very friendly, speaks perfect English, a bit of German and French.

Visit the Coqui Coqui Perfumery and Spa in the Calzada de los Frailes on the way of the Convent. All the perfumes they sell are from the yucatan peninsula, amazing fragrances as the agave or the flor de mayo. Also a very nice garden.

• Casa de los Venados - Calle 40 #204 GPS: - Private residence with a Mexican folk art collection of approx. 3,000 museum quality pieces. American owners, when they are in residence, very generiously show people the collection.

Halal Restaurants in Valladolid (Mexico)

• El Meson de Marques, a hotel located on the north side of the town square, offers dining beside a charming interior courtyard, with excellent food. Entrees in the M$100-200 range.
• Casa Italia is a small and charming Italian restaurant on the south edge of the square in Candelaria, four blocks north and one block west of the main square. Their pizzas, baked in a wood-fueled oven, are wonderful and affordable.

• Taberna de los Frailes - Parque Ex-Convento San Bernardino Barrio de Sisal ☎ +52 985 856 0689 | Opening Hours: 11AM to 11PM US$10-50 Serving contemporary cuisine utilizing Mayan herbs and spices surrounded by Valladolid’s 16th century Ex-Convento de San Bernardino. Full service bar, VIP areas, groups, parking, credit cards.

• Maruja Cafe, Bar y Galeria - Calle 41 #202A South side of the main Plaza ☎ +52 985 856 0999 | Opening Hours: 8AM Monday - 10PM Full service bar, great Mayan organically grown coffee & Chocolates, deli style menu, outdoor sitting overlooking the main park. Credit cards accepted.

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Muslim Friendly Hotels

• Cada del Mayordomo - 46th Street #189, corner 35th Street, Col. Candelaria GPS: - Bed & breakfast and butler service, for special occasions, along with Yucatecan Snacks of your choice.
• Casa Quetzal |

Calle 51 No. 218 x 50 y 52 col. Sisal, Valladolid, Yucatan, Mexico ☎ +52 9858564796 - From US$75 Four-star boutique hotel offering various spas and therapeutic massages. Yoga and Chi Kung classes offered.

• Hostal Kin-beh - Cnr Calle 38/Ave 41 GPS: doubles from M$120 Very clean.
• Hotel Maria De La Luz - US$6.50-$10 Friendly and well kept. It is located on the main square. You can get a double with A/C for US$50. The restaurant opens up to the square and has great food.
• Hotel Santa Lucia - about 6 blocks north of the main square A two-floor hotel with a variety of rooms ranging from a single with no A/C (for about US$20) up to a quintuple with A/C (for about US$90).
• Hotel Tunich Beh - near downtown on Calzada De Los Frailes - M$450 per day Eight air-conditioned guestrooms and a swimming swimmingpool with a small palapa by the side.

• Hostal Tunich Naj Calle 38 #202A entre 43 y 45 Centro, Valladolid, YU. Hostel with spacious 10 bed dorm (M$175 per day) and various superior Muslim friendly rooms. Clean and central. Nice staff.

Explore more Halal friendly Destinations from Valladolid (Mexico)

Valladolid has a good modernised bus station (near the main square) which connects it with the surrounding towns and tourist destinations. There are frequent services to all major tourist destinations.

• Visit the Maya ruins of Ek Balam, an impressive archaeological site only about 15 minutes drive north of Valladolid. You are allowed to climb the tallest ruin which has been partially restored. This gives you a 360° view of the surroundings.
• Chichén Itzá and the largest and most famous ancient Maya site in Yucatan, is to the west; Valladolid is close enough to the ruins to be a convenient base.
• Cancún and the popular tourist coast of Quintana Roo is to the east.
• Further west than Chichen are another charming small Yucatecan city, Izamal, and beyond that Mérida (Yucatan)|Mérida and the Yucatan's capital and largest city.

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