Valladolid Profile
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| Halfway between Cancun and Merida, this town of 35,000 is a good base for exploration. |
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| Swimming | | | Several cenotes, one right in town |
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| Bike Riding | | | nice and flat, but best riding early morning or late afternoon because of heat |
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| Good Food | | | some unusual Yucatecan dishes |
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| Reading | | | why not? good way to avoid the midday heat |
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| Museums | | | small San Roque musuem near main plaza |
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| Ruins | | | excellent ruins, including Chichen Itza, Ek Balam, Coba and more 35 km or less |
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| Sightseeing | | | not too much in town, but plenty to see in the vicinity |
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| Handicrafts | | | hammocks, huipiles and other Yucatecan crafts |
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| Birdwatching | | | great birdwatching at Rio Lagartos, several hours away by car |
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| Colonial | | | Settled in the 16th century by the Spanish |
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| Ocean | | | Cancun is 150 km away, northern beaches a little less |
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| Town | | | With 35,000 inhabitants, this small city feels like a town |
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| City | | | With 35,000 inhabitants, this small city feels like a town |
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| Humid | | | Doesn't get much more humid than this! |
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| Nature | | | cenotes for swimming, birdwatching at north coast; Isla Holbox has whale sharks |
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| Single | | | Easy to talk to locals and other travelers |
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| Simple | | | Simple pleasures, basic hotels and a low-key lifestyle |
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| Middle Class | | | A few moderately priced hotels but mainly budget options |
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| Remote | | | Yes, it's remote! |
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| Mid-Range Hotels | | | Not lots of choices, but several pretty choices near the plaza |
