Valladolid: Cenotes and Chichen Itza

From San Jose, we took another long windy bus ride (with some confusion since the bus ride we'd pre-booked was apparently fictional), an overnight stay in Oaxaca city, a domestic flight (the last of the trip), and another coach ride, we finally arrived in Valladolid, Yucatan. This region of Mexico is in general pretty touristy, since it's easily accessible from Cancun and has famous ruins and Cenotes, beautiful natural cave-pools.

Speaking of famous ruins: Chichen Itza!! The main pyramid is really cool, but thanks to our Mayan historian tour guide we also got a good sense of the significance of the place, as well as insight into Mayan culture in modern Mexico.

Also look, an iguana!! They were everywhere in Valladolid. What a treat!Read more