Valladolid Self-Guided Walking Tour Maya Zací with Audio and Quiz

View the massive fortress-like walls of this 1552 Franciscan complex, built directly over a sacred cenote, and hear the story of its hidden history from the Caste War of 1847.

Walk this colonial cobblestone road linking the convent to the city center, lined with pastel-coloured facades.

Pass by Las 5 Calles, a historic five-way crossroads tied to Valladolid's revolutionary history.

See the main parish church of the city, where a story is told about the origins of Valladolid's name and its patron saint.

See the Monument to the Mestiza in this central park, a symbol of the mixed Maya and Spanish heritage of Yucatan.

Pass by the San Roque neighborhood and its small museum, dedicated to the daily life and traditions of old Valladolid.

Pass by the impressive open-air Cenote Zaci, a natural sinkhole right in the heart of the city, once a sacred water source for the ancient Maya.

Pass by Ex Telar La Aurora, a beautifully restored 19th-century textile factory, now a cultural venue.

Finish at the charming Candelaria neighborhood and its park, a peaceful spot to end your self-guided walk through Valladolid.