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Valladolid

Things to do in Valladolid

  1. Cenote Dzitnup

    A bit more enticing but less accessible is Cenote Dzitnup. It’s artificially lit and very swimmable, and a massive limestone formation dripping with stalactites hangs from its ceiling.

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  2. Mercado Municipal

    This is a good, authentic Mexican market where locals come to shop for cheap clothing, homewares, meat, produce and what-have-you, and to eat at inexpensive taquerías. The east side is the most colorful, with flowers and stacks of fruit and vegetables on offer. Most of the activity takes place between 06:00 and 14:00.

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  3. A

    Hostería del Marqués

    Probably the best restaurant in town for lunch and dinner, it is in Hotel El Mesón del Marqués. You can dine in the tranquil colonial courtyard with its bubbling fountain or the air-con salon looking onto it. The restaurant also offers some vegetarian choices and steaks priced by weight.

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  4. B

    Cenote Zací

    Among the region's several underground cenotes is Cenote Zací, set in a park that also holds traditional stone-walled thatched houses and a small zoo. People swim in Zací, though being mostly open it has some dust and algae. Enter from Calle 39.

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  5. C

    Templo de San Bernardino & Convento de Sisal

    The church named for San Bernardino de Siena and the Convent of Sisal are about 700m southwest of the plaza. They were constructed between 1552 and 1560 to serve the dual functions of fortress and church.

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  6. D

    Museo de San Roque

    Previously a church, the Museo de San Roque has models and exhibits relating the history of the city and the region. Other displays focus on various aspects of traditional Maya life.

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  7. Convento de Sisal

    About 700m southwest of the plaza. It and the Templo de San Bernardino were constructed between 1552 and 1560 to serve the dual functions of fortress and church.

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  8. Cenote Samulá

    Cenote Samulá is a lovely cavern pool with álamo roots stretching down many meters from the middle of the ceiling to drink from it.

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  9. E

    El Atrio

    This new café and grill has a very chill atmosphere with comfy sofas in a colonial-era casona (large old house). There's a patio out back.

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  10. F

    Squimoz

    A delightful little shop just a few doors east of the ADO terminal, Squimoz offers cakes, pastries and good espresso drinks.

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  12. G

    Bazar Municipal

    This place is a collection of market-style shops, popular for their big, cheap breakfasts.

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  13. H

    Antonio ‘Negro’ Aguilar

    Antonio ‘Negro’ Aguilar rents bikes for about M$10 per hour.

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  14. I

    La Chispa de 1910

    Sparks fly at this bar-restaurant that often features live music.

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  15. J

    Panificadora El Cielo

    One of Valladolid's few good bakeries

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