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  Yogui, yogurt ice cream in Valladolid A fantastic project has come to town to pamper our palates, Yogui, yogurt ice cream in Valladolid. Do you know someone who refuses an ice cream afternoon? I know, neither do I, and even less if it's yogurt with natural fruit… yummy! The beginning of this beautiful project More than two months ago, an enterprising and enthusiastic couple decided to start this business. They chose Valladolid for its great beauty and characteristic tranquility; later, the idea of ​​frozen yogurt landed with great force and enthusiasm in their lives. Today, after a great journey, they managed to open the doors of this beautiful business. Quite an experience It is a bit difficult to find this type of ice cream parlor in Valladolid. However, being able to choose the fruit of your ice cream and the toppings are perfect for those who like to pamper their palates. The star base of ice creams is yogurt, first of all, because of the touch of such a special flavor and be...

  Art in Yucatán I invite you to take a look at Art in Yucatán; All over the state, there are talented artists who have succeeded in prospering. Art has evolved over many years. The number of artists is increasing, and the variants are increasing. It is important that we as citizens get to know them to spread and support their work. A look at art in Yucatan Elio Noh. Chankom Artist. Many artists have based their art on Yucatecan culture: the mestizas, the towns, the typical costumes, and the food. This is totally admirable work; it gives us the opportunity to see the beauty within everyday and traditional life in the Yucatan. One of these artists is Elio Noh. Born in Chankom, Yucatán, he has a great repertoire of paintings that represent the true Yucatecan culture in the state. With national and international exhibitions, he calls himself a painter in constant search of the creation of his art. His works really fascinated me. Looking at his work gave me the opportunity to enter a d...

  5 desserts you must try in Yucatan Let's talk about 5 desserts that you must try when you visit Yucatan. If you have a sweet tooth, trying these traditional desserts is non-negotiable. You won’t regret the experience! Tourists come to Yucatan not only to see cenotes, beaches, churches, and museums but also because they are very interested in gastronomy. Of course, the route they must take to try the typical dishes of Yucatan is long but highly recommended. But within the Yucatecan cuisine there is an aspect that you cannot miss: desserts. Yucatecan desserts are often forgotten by diners in restaurants and kitchens in Yucatán. That is why we prepared a small list of the best Yucatecan desserts that you must try. Top 5 Yucatecan desserts you cannot miss. 1. Sweet papaya. A mixture of water, sugar, vanilla, and cinnamon is made. It is placed on the fire to boil for an hour and a half, then the previously cleaned papaya is added. As you can imagine, this fruit is flooded with this sw...

  Looking for the perfect cenote for a photo shoot Looking for the perfect cenote for a photo shoot, I have found beautiful photos. The tranquility they transmit and the desire they give us to be in that same place are unique. But do we ever think about all the effort behind these pictures? We will probably say: “Wow, what a good photographer”, and it seems simple to us. But I can assure you that getting a good photo is not quite easy. Today, I want to share a bit of my experience with the team from La Galerie MalixArt and Joram Mennes. Join me and discover everything about cenote photography. Underwater photography Doing underwater photography in the cenotes of Yucatan is definitely a new experience for me.  Being there let me see that this process is not as simple as just entering a cenote, getting the model into the water, and taking the photo. All begins with finding the right space, a cenote in this case, a step that was a long journey. Actually, there are so many cenotes...

  Tips for visiting Chichén-Itzá Hey there! Take note of these tips for visiting Chichén-Itzá and enjoying your visit to the max. One of the ancient wonders of the world is in Mexico, and it’s also in one of the most beautiful states in the entire country: Yucatán. In this archaeological zone, you can see the ruins of one of the most striking ancient cultures. The Mayan culture flourished for many centuries, approximately from 2000 BC until 1500 AD. They spread throughout the Southeast of Mexico, reaching as far as Central America. This great boom allowed them to build cities, ceremonial centers, and palaces with great success . There are dozens of ruins and pyramids named as Cultural Heritage by UNESCO. Chichén-Itzá, in addition to having been named Cultural Heritage, also obtained the recognition of Wonder of the World. Tips and recommendations for visiting Chichén-Itzá Arrive early in the morning. 8 a.m. is the ideal time to get to Chichén Itzá. Within this archaeological zone,...

  Visit the Municipal Palace of Valladolid This is one of the must-see places in Valladolid.  Visit the Municipal Palace to discover a little of the history of Valladolid. There’s a tour to visit the place, which usually takes about 40 minutes, and where you can learn some interesting facts about this emblematic building. Built in the 16th century and remodeled in 1846, this building has housed the municipality's administration for many years. But in the past the building belonged to a family, and it also housed a secondary school during the 19th century. It currently houses the Municipal Library and the House of Culture. Visit the Municipal Palace of Valladolid and see the murals This building is certainly the container for the history of this Heroic City. One of the first tourist attractions that you cannot miss in Valladolid is to visit the murals that are inside the Municipal Palace. Admission is free, and the room where these paintings are located has beautiful balconies...

  Camping options near Valladolid Valladolid is a great destination by itself, but if you're looking for something a little extra or you just love camping, there are several options near it. We share some of them in this article. Camping options near Valladolid  Eco Camping Valladolid If you are just looking to get out of the routine, this is a good option. The best thing is that you can enjoy it without having to go far from town. Eco Camping Valladolid is a project that offers restored Volkswagen Beetles and combis adapted for use as hotel rooms. Room options include a plane and a tree house.  Eco Camping Valladolid also has a special space dedicated to camping tents; you can bring your own or rent the equipment. The facility has a kitchen, hot showers, and Wi-Fi (restricted). They offer a few perks, such as chef services, for ordering breakfast, a romantic dinner, and other options. You can also hire special tours and other services with them.  Getting to Eco Cam...

  Using Green Technologies in the Yucatan “What’s the use of a fine house if you have not got a tolerable planet to put it on.” -Henry David Thoreau Living in Yucatan has been a wonderful experience for us for many reasons, including Quality of life, safety, and low living costs. We have also seized the opportunity to try eco-technologies in our house. We are not complete hippies, we are used to paying bills. But over time, we realized these bills were eating up a lot of our cash! Investing money in eco-technologies has freed some of the money we were paying every month, and we are happy to think that we won’t have bills for many years to come. Do you want to know how we did it?  Solar panels in Valladolid Yucatan Our experience with eco-technologies began when we found the hottest house for rent in Valladolid... and maybe in the whole of Yucatan. We like the house a lot, but it has a large floor-to-ceiling window facing south, so it gets the sun all day, and, of course, the t...