These towns near Valladolid hold great tour possibilities

From Merida or Cancun, you can get to the colorful town of Valladolid by a comfortable highway in under two hours. Locals know it as “The Capital of the Mayan Orient” and is a colonial city with a rich history. The town is famous for its friendliness, Mayan customs, stunning colonial architecture, and enchanted cenotes. Its surrounding towns are also a must. Here are some tips on the towns near Valladolid.

Towns near Valladolid: Tikuch

This community with its stupendous chapel recently rescued from possible collapse, is within the jurisdiction of Valladolid. It was, in the 16th century, a visit of the Franciscan friars who were making incursions towards the east. The chapel is very beautiful and recently remodeled. Take advantage of your visit here and try the most delicious poc chuc on the peninsula. Also visit the embroidery workshop of Mrs. Guadalupe Euan, one of the most famous embroiderers in the region.

Towns near Valladolid: Temozon

It is convenient to visit during the celebration of the Day of the Dead, at the beginning of November. During the festivities, it is customary to place an altar in the main room of the house, where the deceased are offered the food they liked the most and the traditional mukbil chicken. Do not confuse the town of Temozón with Hacienda Temozón, which is closer to Merida.

Towns near Valladolid: Uayma

Uayma is a small town located nine miles from Valladolid. It stands out for its imposing and majestic church, unique in its type in all of Yucatan for its viceregal characteristics. Santo Domingo de Guzmán, a church and former convent, is a work of colonial architecture in Yucatan that has withstood the test of time. Its façade was constructed using stones taken from neighboring archaeological sites and is decorated with stars and rosettes in red and blue. Take your time to examine the statue of the patron saint, the double-headed eagle (an Austrian emblem of Spanish sovereignty), and other particulars.

Tekom

Tekom maintains churches built in colonial times dating from the 17th century, such as the San Pedro Apostle and San Francisco. Among its popular festivities is the Fiesta de las Hamacas, which takes place from May 20 to 28. Very nearby, you can visit a great cenote, K’om Ha.