A Trip to Valladolid
Our  trip to Valladolid began with a visit to two cenotes near Coba,  then on to colonial Valladolid
 located about  1 1/2 hours east from Maya Jardin.
Cenote entrance $6 for 2 cenotes
Inside the smaller cenote,  The larger one was
over 20 feet deep and over 100 feet wide with
crystal blue fresh water.
Cenote steps down to
the water
Sights Closer to Home
Solimon Bay is 8 miles from Tulum and about 30 miles from Playa del Carmen.  The ruins of Coba,
spectacular "cenotes" (underground caves and rivers), and exploring the Sian Kaan biosphere are
all within 45 minutes.  Within 15 minutes are exciting wildlife experiences and charming local color.
Fifth Avenue in Playa del Carmen has hundreds of shops
and restaurants.  
Yucatan Coco (coconut) ice cream after dinner at the
local ice cream, smoothie and cappuccino shop.
This cenote is just a few miles away on the east side of the
beach road, yet it is fresh water fed by underground rivers.   
The ruins of Coba, only 30 miles away, still
allows climbing of the pyramid.  You can rent a
bicycle for $3 and ride the entire historic site.
Wild boars seen on our
road at Soliman Bay.  
Also seen are iguanas,
beautiful white cranes
in the Soliman Bay
reserve, and many
Mayan versions of the
possum.
Families from Chiapas, a village a few hours away,
sell their beautiful handwoven fabrics in Tulum.
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Valladolid is said to be a small version of Merida,
the capital of Yucatan.  The Spanish colonial
influence is evident in the churches and central
square (Zocolo).  Around the edges of the Zocolo,
colorful art and textiles are sold.  A converted
convent made a lovely place for a garden luncheon.
 A few blocks away, another convent displayed a
lovely church, gardens, arches and a very old
typewriter.
Things To Do
At the "Jungle Place" You can spend some time with rescued monkeys.