A real Mayan experience at the town of Tizimin

The town of Tizimin is famous for the traditional fair in honor of the Three Kings, which comes at the end of December and beginning of January. Because of this fair, the city has the nickname “City of Kings”. It has established itself as a destination where tranquility and rest reign among homes overrun by greenery that gives them a mystical touch, as if time had stopped. It is only 124 miles west of Cancun and 26 miles south of the Rio Lagartos harbor. The town’s name translates to “Tapir,” (a sacred animal for Mayans).

Town of Tizimin: What to expect

The town of Tizimin is an excellent place to take advantage of woods like sapote, cedar, and jabin. Additionally, there are salt mines close by, with Las Coloradas being the most well-known.

Visit the Reyes Sanctuary. This temple was built in 1556 and, believe it or not, is the most important sanctuary in Latin America and the second most important worldwide (the Cologne Cathedral in Germany is the most important). Due to its celebrations, January is one of the greatest months to visit this amazing location because it is when the city organizes a huge celebration in the entire town that has been commemorated for 450 years.

Also, the Ex-Franciscan Convent of Kikil will give you a glimpse into this location’s rich colonial past.

Don’t forget to eat

Enjoy the regional cuisine and sample specialties such as meals made with chaya leaf and chicken flesh, among others. You can get a mouth-watering pozole with coconut or an xtabentun, a traditional Yucatán beverage, to go with your dinner.

Town of Tizimin: How to get there

If you leave Valladolid towards Tizimín, just take highway 295. The arrival time will be approximately 1 hour. By car from Mérida, take the road to Motul, continuing to Tizimín. The road is in perfect condition and safe. The route takes approximately 2 hours. By bus: From Merida you can take a collective cab from Centro on Calle 65 x 52 and 54.