Cenote SaamalSwimming in a cenote is a relaxing experience that can be enjoyed in deep freshwater pools.
Characteristics of Cenotes
They are freshwater pools fed by rainfall and river filtration.
The water temperature is a maximum of 24°C.
They are formed by the erosion of limestone rocks.
They are natural wonders found throughout the country, primarily on the Yucatan Peninsula.
120 min
It was founded in 1543 by Francisco de Montejo, "El Nephew," and was formerly inhabited by the Cupules at a site known as Chauac Há, which was part of a Mayan chiefdom. During the Caste War, more than twenty families left Valladolid for Cozumel and repopulated what we know today.
Valladolid is the second largest city in Yucatan and the oldest in the state. At the Zací Regional Handicraft Center, you'll find many handicrafts you'll love to take home, such as embroidered huipiles, guayaberas, basketry, jewelry, and saddlery.
To indulge your palate, you'll find local restaurants offering Yucatecan delicacies, such as venison pipipián, salbutes, panuchos and papadzules, stuffed cheese, cochinita pibil, chicken stew, and beans with pork; in short, the specialties that have placed Yucatecan cuisine among the best. At the end of the meal, we recommend having xtabentun.
It was incorporated into the Magical Towns in 2012.
Chichen Itza180 min
During the tour, a bilingual guide to tell you everything about the archaeological site of Chichen Itza and why this is one of the most amazing pre-Hispanic sites discovered so far. You will know about their knowledge of mathematical, astronomy and architecture before leaving you to discover Chichen Itza on your own. Move at your own pace and take pictures of the great vestiges of this UNESCO World Heritage Site.
