PHOTO GALLERY:
Photos of Valladolid – Mexico
(see photos of Valladolid Mexico here)
Valladolid is a historic colonial town in Yucatan, Mexico, full of pretty pastel buildings, leafy plazas, grand churches and charming shops, hotels, cafes and restaurants.
Valladolid was established by the Spanish in the mid 1500s, in a rather aggressive and brutal manner, I’m sorry to say. They attacked and took over the Mayan city of Zaci, then destroyed it and built their own city from Zaci ruins.
Cathedral de San Gervasio – Valladolid Mexico
Nothing favorable can be said about the Spaniards’ exploitation of the Mayans throughout Yucatan in the 1500-1700s. But I can say that they did build many beautiful cathedrals, churches, plazas and architecturally rich buildings in the plentiful towns they set up around the peninsula.
Valladolid is one of those. In its heyday, it was referred to as the Sultaness of the East, for its great beauty. Today that beauty has been preserved in hundreds of skillfully restored buildings and its smooth tiled streets.
Visitors can wander the clean, safe streets, enjoying stunning architecture and stumbling upon many quirky and artistic touches around town. They can also visit churches, museums and Valladolid’s very own cenote, located just three blocks from the main plaza.
When I visited Valladolid, I ended up staying one full week, exploring the streets, admiring the pastel colored buildings and taking photos.
In this photo gallery, I present 20 images of Valladoild from my visit.
see photos of Valladolid Mexico here
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Hi! I'm Lash, an American nomadic world traveler who's been traveling solo since 1998. I’m passionate about traveling the world nomadically and then sharing it all with you. I hope to inspire you to travel the world, to entertain you with tales from the road, and to help you reach your travel dreams. Welcome! 
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