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  Six Museums and Galleries in Valladolid that you should visit If you like art and history and are planning to visit Valladolid, we have six museums and galleries that you should visit. In Valladolid, you will find cultural life as well! 1. Moloch house Our first recommendation of these six museums and galleries in Valladolid is Casa Moloch. This is not only an art gallery workshop but also a place where you can stay. Could you imagine waking up and having breakfast while appreciating artwork? Or stroll in the courtyard and have a pottery class close at hand? Well, this is possible at Casa Moloch.  This incredible house-gallery-workshop was founded by Aura and Horazio Sánchez, who live with a friendly dog, a kitten, and some chickens. Casa Moloch is located at Calle 37 204b, between 46 and 48. You can get there on foot from the ADO bus station, which is just around the corner. In the gallery, you can see paintings, prints, photography, ceramics, and art objects by local and i...

  Cenotes near Valladolid Yucatan - The ideal destination to defeat summer! Caves are filled with crystalline waters and are stunning natural pools. The Yucatan Peninsula is made mainly of limestone, so water seeps down and creates spectacular underground rivers and caves that cross the peninsula in every direction. Limestone is porous and fragile, and over time, the roofs of some of these caves collapse, allowing access to these magnificent places. In some cases, the whole roof collapses, and this is known as an “Open cenote.” Sometimes, there is only a small entrance and not a lot of light, and this is known as a “Closed cenote.” Valladolid has plenty of cenotes, and on these hot summer days, a visit to a cenote is the thing you need to cool down and relax. Some cenotes near Valladolid are: Zaci X’kekén and Samula Suytun But there are also a few cenotes off the beaten path. Here are two of them, and we hope you find your favorite! Cenote Sac Aua This  Cenote is located in th...

  Top 3 Most Romantic Hotels in Valladolid Yucatan Valladolid Yucatan has been a Magical Town since 2012. However, a different kind of magic is needed when discussing romance. Valladolid is an ideal romantic destination, and this article will provide a list of the most romantic hotels in Valladolid. Verde Morada Calzada de los Frailes #207 Valladolid, Yucatan 125 USD (Approx.) Verde Morada Hotel is located on Calzada de Los Frailes, a beautiful road with colonial-style buildings. This is one of the most popular areas in Valladolid, with hotels, restaurants, cafes, galleries, etc. Verde Morada was built within a magnificent colonial building with solid rock walls, high ceilings with wooden beams, colorful pasta floor tiles, and so many charming features. If you want privacy, this hotel is for you! There are only three rooms available, so it's quiet and very exclusive. One of the hotel's best features is the lush tropical garden with mature trees. It also has an outdoor pool and ...

  Join the Carnival in Valladolid Yucatan Carnival is a traditional celebration in Valladolid, where locals and visitors alike dress in a colorful way to spread joy around town. Every year, just before Easter, people from all walks of life join “Comparsas” and organize dancing groups to participate in the festivities. Besides the dancing and music shows, there are plenty of Mexican snacks, beers, and other things during Carnival! The yearly program varies, but there are usually plenty of events for everyone in the family during Carnival. Here's a list of the 2019 Carnival events, just to give you an example of what you can enjoy. A Children’s night, with a grand parade that started at 5 Calles (corner of 48 and 41) and ended at Parque de Candelaria. There was an event called 'Paseo Noche de Corso', which departed from the former Railway Station and ended at the Santos Vaia nightclub. There, the dance competition took place, and people could see the performances of the diffe...

  The potter of Uayma Have you had the pleasure of meeting The Potter of Uayma? Mr. Emilio Espadas is a potter who lives and works in Uaymá, Yucatán. His work is almost a rarity in this area, where most artisans produce leather goods or embroidered garments. His workshop is simple; there is not even a sign. However, as everyone in town knows him, it is easy to find his shop. With a friendly demeanor, if you stop by his workshop, Don Emilio has no problem chatting with you for a while. We visited him back in October, just a day or two before the Day of the Dead celebration. We went looking for clay plates or jars to decorate our altar of the dead . He welcomed us with great pleasure and told us a little about his work. We even made a video; take a look! The video has English subtitles. To turn them on, click on the gear icon in the YouTube player. Of course, when visiting his workshop, we almost forgot our mission and ended up buying things for our personal use as well. https://ww...

  The County Fair of Valladolid Yucatan Each year, Valladolid fills with colors to celebrate the county fair, held in honor of the Virgin of Candelaria, the patron saint of Valladolid Yucatán. The main event is on February 2nd, but there's a complete program of activities that you should check out. This fair is one of the most important in the state! The fair begins on January 25th and ends on February 10th, though activities begin days before, with the treat on January 20, which starts on the ground floor of the county building. This event has an activity program for all ages. During the days of celebration, the City of Valladolid hosts a large number of local visitors from nearby towns such as Tizimin, Mérida, Cancun, Piste, Espita, Temozon, and other surrounding villages. There's a lot to do and see at the fair Valladolid Yucatan. Here's a list of things you must check out. Visit the Livestock Exhibition, where you can see the products of local livestock, such as cattle,...

  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...