Valladolid & Maya Villages: Traditions, Cenotes, and History

Discover the cultural richness of Valladolid and its surrounding Maya communities in a day that blends food, nature, and history. From colorful markets to refreshing cenotes and meaningful encounters with local families, this experience offers a true taste of Yucatán.

Begin your journey in Valladolid’s vibrant local market, where you can try tamales and fresh fruit. Then, refresh yourself with a dip in some of the region’s most stunning cenotes, surrounded by the natural beauty that makes this Pueblo Mágico so special. Continue to a Maya village, where you’ll meet a local family who will share their traditions and daily life. Learn to make tortillas or weave hammocks, and end the day in Chichimilá, where you’ll uncover the history of the 1847 Maya Caste War, a pivotal chapter in the peninsula’s past.

Comfortable clothes and shoes, water shoes / sandals, swimsuit, sunglasses, towel, camera, biodegradable sunblock, insect repellent, a reusable bottle of water, and some cash for tips or souvenirs.

Entrances 2 cenotes, trilingual guideservice, bikerental with helmet and reflective jacket, maya tortilla snack made by hand.

Recommended for children over 10 years old.