Yucatan, Valladolid, Chichen Itza
Mexico Travel Guide
Mexico's Yucatan Peninsula offers a perfect blend of ancient Mayan ruins, colonial cities, and beautiful cenotes. Our time in Mexico was filled with cultural exploration and natural beauty.
Highlights
Exploring the ancient ruins of Chichen Itza
Wandering through the charming streets of Valladolid
Swimming in beautiful cenotes
Trying authentic Mexican cuisine
Travel Tips
Cash is king at most establishments, drivers, transport, street food
Collectivo was super easy, cheap and worked well for us to visit Chichen Itza
We stayed in Valladolid and loved the town, thought it was super cute
Valladolid is well sized for a trip of a few nights to explore the Yucatan
Suggested Itineraries
Yucatan Explorer
3 Days
Day 1: Valladolid
- Morning: Arrive in Valladolid
- Afternoon: Explore the colonial center
- Evening: Dinner at a local restaurant
Day 2: Chichen Itza
- Morning: Take a collectivo to Chichen Itza
- Afternoon: Explore the ancient Mayan ruins
- Evening: Return to Valladolid
Day 3: Cenotes
- Morning: Visit nearby cenotes
- Afternoon: Swim and relax in the natural pools
- Evening: Final dinner in Valladolid