The Cathedral of San Servacio

In August of 2012, Valladolid became part of Mexico’s “Pueblo Magico” program which recognizes traditional villages that meet their specific requirements of natural beauty, cultural riches, or historic relevance to the country. It is a well preserved colonial city of Spanish arcades and 16th century spires located between  the beaches of Tulum and  the archeological site of Chichen Itza. A few of the main attractions include the cathedral of San Servacio, Rosado Park, Cenote Zaci, the colonial homes with great architecture on Calzdada de Los Frailes and the Siskal neighborhood temple and ex-convent of San Bernadino de Siena. Additional activities include a variety of tours such as the chocolate factory tour, the mexican folk art tour of Casa de Venado and the Tequila tours of local agave plantations and distilleries. Photos and additional information is included in the photo gallery.

Siskal neighborhood and ex-convent of San Bernadino de Siena

Interior architecture of the temple

Siskal Barrio and La Taberna Restaurant which serves contemporary cusine with maya herbs and spices

This Mayan Home was preserved and restored because it is representative of the maya culture and building materials used in this area.

The chocolate factory in Valladolid is the only one in the state of Yucatan that still makes 100 percent chocolate candy using traditional production techniques

Friendly Manager of the chocolate factory

Take a tour of the Mayapan Agave distillery and learn about the traditional techniques used to make tequila and then taste the difference.

This tequileria features tastings of high quality boutique made tequila along with detailed information about how the local tequila is made

Parque Rosado is the main park in central Valladolid directly across from the cathedral in the center of town

San Servacio Cathedral

A sidewalk cafe next to the cathedral

Horse with bonnet and buggy offering rides around centro