Attractions in Yucatan
2 best attraction to visit in Yucatan
Tourist town
Mérida is the capital of the state of Yucatán and the best base from which to explore its western part. People don’t come here for any single major attraction, but for the combination of colonial architecture, Yucatecan cuisine, evening cultural events and trips to Mayan ruins, cenotes or haciendas. We did not visit Mérida ourselves during our trip, so unlike other places, we are not reviewing it based on our own experience. However, we’ve…
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Tourist town
Valladolid was originally just a stopover on the way to Chichén Itzá. In the end, we were really impressed by it, and looking back, I do regret that we didn’t stay an extra night. It wasn’t just the colourful houses that caught our eye, but the whole way the city functioned. Clean streets, historic buildings housing lovely shops selling fashion and local produce, and restaurants in peaceful courtyards. In the evening, the area around the main…
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