Before you go

Your trip to Valladolid.

Illustrative images. The pictures in this guide are illustrations based on the real place, not photographs, and may differ from it.

Valladolid – Yucatán about 160 km from Mérida

How to get there

Aeropuerto Internacional de Cancún (CUN) Cancún · 160 km
Aeropuerto Internacional de Mérida (MID) Mérida · 160 km
Terminal de Autobuses ADO Valladolid 1 km

Approximate road distances. Check flights and bus schedules before you travel.

Check before booking. The nearest airports are Cancún (CUN), about 160 km away, and Mérida (MID), about 160 km, both with direct buses. Valladolid has a Tren Maya station and a bus terminal in the center.

How many days

Two days: one for the town and the cenotes, another for Chichén Itzá or Ek Balam.

When to go

From November to March it is less hot. April and May are the hottest months; from June to October it rains in the afternoons.

The seasons shown are the most usual ones; nature doesn't always follow the calendar.

Do you need a car?

Not for the town, which is walked on foot. For the cenotes and the ruins there are buses, shared vans, taxis and rental bicycles; a car gives more freedom.

Suggested itinerary

An order that works

Built with the places on this page. No rush: it's paced so you have time to see them.

One day in Valladolid

Morning
Valladolid city center
Start at the main square and the church of San Servacio and walk along the Calzada de los Frades to the convent of San Bernardino de Siena.
Afternoon
Cenote Suytun or Zací
In the afternoon, swim at the cenote Zací, inside the town, or go to Suytun, about 8 km away, with the stone platform in the middle of the cave.
Late afternoon
Main square
In the late afternoon, return to the main square, where families gather and sell marquesitas and ice cream.
Evening
Yucatecan dinner
Dine in the center and try Yucatán dishes such as lomitos de Valladolid, longaniza and lime soup.

Check before you go. Opening hours and days change, and places may close for renovations, holidays or events. This itinerary is a suggestion from Cidade Turismo, not a commitment: plan yours by checking directly with each place you intend to visit.

Before you go

Frequently asked questions

Is Valladolid a good base for Chichén Itzá?

Yes. It is about 40 km from the ruins, with buses, shared vans and the Tren Maya, and has more accommodation than Pisté.

What to see in Valladolid?

The main square, the church of San Servacio, the Calzada de los Frades, the convent of San Bernardino de Siena and the cenote Zací in the center.

Does Valladolid have a Tren Maya station?

Yes. The train connects Valladolid with Chichén Itzá, Mérida, Cancún and other cities.

Which cenotes to visit from Valladolid?

Zací, in the center; Suytun, Xkekén and Samulá, a few kilometers away; and Ik Kil, near Chichén Itzá.

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