7 Places to See in Valladolid, Yucatan
by Susan Gerle
There are so many amazing
cultural centers to see in Mexico. Valladolid,
(pronounced via dough lead) is a wonderful colonial town to visit. The city has a population of under 50,000 and
is easy to get around in.
To reach the city, take a
2-hour bus ride from the ADO (pronounced adio) bus terminal in Cancun. The
terminal in Valladolid is located only 2 blocks from the main square and it is
an easy walk. Don’t expect to find too
many people who speak English. Mayan is
the first language for many in the area and Spanish the second language.
On August 30, 2012,
Valladolid became part of the Pueblo
Mágico El Programa Pueblos Mágicos ("Magical Villages Program")
which is an initiative led by the Mexican tourism department to display
influential towns in Mexico based on their natural beauty, cultural riches, or
historical relevance to the country.
