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  1. mclarjh avatar

    RE: Vallodolid to Rio Lagartos?

    by mclarjh 21 March 2012

    Check with the ADO bus station in Valladolid. They told me a couple of months ago that they operate direct service via SUR second class…

  2. 2368 avatar

    RE: Vallodolid to Rio Lagartos?

    by 2368 21 March 2012

    CascadeBob is correct. Full-size buses run north from Tizimin to Rio Lagartos (the town). If you turn left from the lot where the bus…

  3. CascadeBob avatar

    RE: Vallodolid to Rio Lagartos?

    by CascadeBob 21 March 2012

    We did that trip three years ago. Took the bus from Valladolid to Tizimin, then another bus (regular bus, not a colectivo) to Ria Lagartos…

  4. rabidstoat avatar

    Vallodolid to Rio Lagartos?

    by rabidstoat 21 March 2012

    I'm going to be in Vallodolid this Sunday, and I wanted to take a day trip to Rio Lagartos to see the flamingos. Instead of taking an…

  5. bokajo avatar

    Re: Advice about Cancun region please!

    by bokajo 20 March 2012

    just travelled from Rio Lagartos to Cancun. There is a direct bus service from Cancun to Tizimin, and it is via MAYAB, owned by ADO.…

  6. gbchayctca avatar

    Re: finding my way to ek balam

    by gbchayctca 02 February 2012

    I would imagine that that colectivos (called taxis by everyone who lives in or near Valladolid) to the village of Ek Balam would get you…

  7. mclarjh avatar

    RE: finding my way to ek balam

    by mclarjh 02 February 2012

    I saw the +colectivos+ in Valladolid recently and talked to the drivers, at 40 MXN each way, they had better take you direct to the site.…

  8. mclarjh avatar

    RE: Late bus from Coba to Tulum?

    by mclarjh 25 January 2012

    There are colectivos that operate between centro Valladolid and Ek Balam, 40 MXN each way. Or take a second class bus destined to Tizimin…

  9. gbchayctca avatar

    RE: Yucatan Itinerary....Thoughts?

    by gbchayctca 21 January 2012

    Honestly, I think you've "over-ruined" your itinerary if you're not particularly enamored of them! :) I also agree that your schedule…

  10. louisezee avatar

    RE: Planning travel in Yucatan

    by louisezee 31 December 2011

    I don't think you need to buy a travel book (in Canada they cost 35-40CAD) but rather do as bokajo, post #7 said and read everthing online.…

  11. JRStewart avatar

    RE: Yucatan suggestions Sep 13-30

    by JRStewart 24 August 2011

    We travel Mexico 1-2 times a year and have been to Cancun/Rivera Maya several times. It's been 20 years since I saw Usmal and Palenque.…

  12. JRStewart avatar

    RE: Yucatan suggestions Sep 13-30

    by JRStewart 24 August 2011

    I added Progreso, Celestun, Izamal, and Tizimin. Anything special to see, or just fun little towns, some with some beach? J R

  13. mclarjh avatar

    RE: Yucatan suggestions Sep 13-30

    by mclarjh 24 August 2011

    If you really like to take your time, I suggest spending all your time in Merida (and Valladolid) and do day-trips; include Progreso,…

  14. IHX avatar

    RE: Holbox to Calakmul

    by IHX 17 June 2011

    Hmmm. With only four days, you might consider Ek Balam near Valladolid instead. It's easy to get to from Holbox - Chiquila to Kantunilkin…

  15. IHX avatar

    RE: Any Yucatan expert there ! ? algún experto en Yucatán?

    by IHX 06 June 2011

    Just an FYI - Ek Balam is not on the road to Holbox. It is on the road to Tizimin. The road to Holbox is about an hour before you ever…

  16. CascadeBob avatar

    RE: Yucatan vacation in May for 9 nights - Rough Itinerary

    by CascadeBob 07 April 2011

    nr045 (# 3), You wouldn't be sorry to spend time in Valladolid. To answer your questions in #3: - The Dzitnup cenote is very near Val…

  17. asterisktom avatar

    New pictures of our recent trip to Ek Balam, Punta Allen, and other places

    by asterisktom 29 March 2011

    We hope you enjoy these pictures from our recent trip. Link is here: [http://www.flickr.com/photos/asterisktom/sets/72157626182868961/|htt…

  18. RobertSDF avatar

    RE: How to get from Merida to Tizimin and on to Chiquila - for Isla Holbox

    by RobertSDF 19 March 2011

    Dont believe LP on bus schedules. Usually very outdated.

  19. beingaround avatar

    Re: How to get from Merida to Tizimin and on to Chiquila - for Isla Holbox

    by beingaround 19 March 2011

    Thanks, its just that the lonely planet lists the Merida to Tizimin buses as leaving at 6 and 7 am then not til 445pm... I was hoping…

  20. IHX avatar

    RE: How to get from Merida to Tizimin and on to Chiquila - for Isla Holbox

    by IHX 19 March 2011

    There are probably several a day from Merida to Tizimin, so doubt you'll have trouble catch one of those. I think there are four a day…

  21. ranchhand1024 avatar

    Re: How to get from Merida to Tizimin and on to Chiquila - for Isla Holbox

    by ranchhand1024 18 March 2011

    There are colectivos in Valladolid for Tizimin. They line up about 2 blocks northwest of the square. No schedule but I waited less than…

  22. beingaround avatar

    How to get from Merida to Tizimin and on to Chiquila - for Isla Holbox

    by beingaround 18 March 2011

    My friend and I are taking a trip to Isla Holbox next week, travelling from Merida, and the only direct bus from Merida to the ferry termina…

  23. mclarjh avatar

    RE: Trip Report Yucatan

    by mclarjh 08 March 2011

    I don't suppose you saw either of the ex-conventos in Tizimin? I've heard that there are two, but saw only one when I visited, the one…

  24. mendonesian avatar

    Trip Report Yucatan

    by mendonesian 08 March 2011

    I just got back from two weeks in Yucatan. I was traveling with my husband and a girlfriend and her daughter. I wanted an overview of…

  25. anyone101 avatar

    Re: Yucatan by Public Transport

    by anyone101 16 February 2011

    See [post #21 of the sticky FAQ thread above this branch|http://www.lonelyplanet.com/thorntree/thread.jspa?threadID=103903&start=21] on…

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