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VALLADOLID YUCATAN

This provincial city was founded twice in eastern Yucatan in the XVI century. The unhealthy climate and the hostility of the indigenous groups prevailing at the original site forced a change of settlement in 1544 . It has been the scene of rebellions and tragic struggles between the conquerors and the conquered.

 

Among the edifices in the colonial style that are outstanding in this city, the majestic convent of San Bernardino in the barrio of Sisal best represents the classic masterpieces of Franciscan architecture. It appears that these convents were designed as fortresses against the permanent threat of rebel Mayan groups.

In the interior of the church there is religious art such as the life size, carved Christ of the Column and another of Christ crucified both of which are dramatically beautiful sculptures. A small altar piece of the Virgin of Guadalupe is admired as a sculpture said to have originated in Guatemala more than four centuries ago.

This is a Yucatecan city with an authentic colonial imagen and is admired for its regional gastronomy, sumptuous and original, that has become famous. The cenote is just one more good reason to visit this destination.

The development of Caribbean tourism has enhanced Valladolid’s tourism image as the intermediate stop between Cancun and Mérida as well as its location convenient to the archaeological site of Chichen Itza.