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Top 10 nature & wildlife things to do in Valladolid

Wildlife, forests, gardens, and the green pockets of Valladolid that make it bearable in monsoon and beautiful by November. Day trips and short drives where the landscape is the point.

  1. From Valladolid; Private transportation Chichén Itzá y 3 Cenotes, Valladolid1

    1. From Valladolid; Private transportation Chichén Itzá y 3 Cenotes

    5.0· 14 reviews

    Do you travel in a group? Take advantage of this private transport service and get to know all these places. In this experience you can be in direct contact with the richness of our culture and nature, first visiting the imposing wonder of the world Chichen Itza through a private transport service with a personal certificate, for your safety you have travel insurance, here you can know the beautiful architecture of the place such as the main KUKULKAN pyramid, the observatory, the thousand columns, the sacred cenote, etc. Then you will visit and swim in 3 beautiful cenotes descending to the Mayan underworld to enjoy the fresh water of the cenote, you can also enjoy the Yucatecan gastronomy. It should be noted that tickets and activities are not included in the service we offer. Prices and cenotes subject to change without prior notice.

  2. Guided tour in Chichen Itza and 3 cenotes from Valladolid, Valladolid2

    2. Guided tour in Chichen Itza and 3 cenotes from Valladolid

    5.0· 4 reviews

    This is the best tour from Valladolid. We pick up all our travelers from 6 : 45/ 7 : 00 a.m. You will reach Chichen Itza when the site opens, avoids heat, crowds and enjoy the site at its quietest. Forget about long waits – manage your tickets in advance to make your ticket smooth and agile. Your local guide will accompany you on an enriching tour of the history, architecture and secrets of this ancient city (2 : 30 hours) Just as the heat begins to set in, you’re already on your way to the first cenote, where crystal clear water invites you to dive in. After cooling off, a delicious meal awaits you at a local restaurant: freshly handmade tortillas with traditional stews. Finally you will enjoy 2 cave-like cenotes that will leave you speechless. This is not a generic or massive tour, it is designed for small groups of travelers who want to really connect : with history, nature and Mayan culture.

  3. Romantic Dinner inside the Cenote Museum, Valladolid3

    3. Romantic Dinner inside the Cenote Museum

    5.0· 1 reviews· 2 hours

    You will enjoy a guided tour and a 3-course Romantic dinner 20 meters underground, on a beautiful table decorated with candles and flowers, having as your only witnesses thousands of works of art created by nature (stone formations) and sacred water. of Xibalba inside the Zazil Tunich Cenote-Museum.

  1. Valladolid Tourist Shared Transport to Chichen Itza & Two Cenotes, Valladolid4

    4. Valladolid Tourist Shared Transport to Chichen Itza & Two Cenotes

    4.9· 43 reviews

    In this experience you can be in direct contact with our culture and nature, first visiting the imposing wonder of the world Chichen Itza you can know the main KUKULKAN pyramid, the observatory, the thousand columns, the sacred cenote, etc. through a collective tourist transport service, for your safety you have travel insurance.Then you will visit and swim in 2 beautiful cenotes descending to the Mayan underworld. It should be noted that tickets are not included in the service we offer. and reservations with a minimum of 2 people. Prices and cenotes subject to change without prior notice.

  2. Rio Lagartos guided boat tour- Ek Balam from Valladolid, Valladolid5

    5. Rio Lagartos guided boat tour- Ek Balam from Valladolid

    4.9· 154 reviews· 10 hours

    This English/Spanish spoken guided daytour to the nature reserve of Ria Lagartos and the amazing Maya site of Ek Balam make this combination of nature and archaeology a must do during your visit in Valladolid. You won´t regret it!

  3. Chichen Itza skip the line - Cenote - Izamal from Valladolid, Valladolid6

    6. Chichen Itza skip the line - Cenote - Izamal from Valladolid

    4.9· 102 reviews· 11 hours

    With this nice combination of Archaeology, Nature and a colonial town you´ll have a good insight about Yucatán, nowadays and how it was centuries ago. Skip the line access for Chichen Itza.

  4. De Valladolid:Rio lagartos+Coloradas+Ek Balam+Cenote(Transporte), Valladolid7

    7. De Valladolid:Rio lagartos+Coloradas+Ek Balam+Cenote(Transporte)

    4.8· 30 reviews

    In this experience, you'll be in direct contact with nature. We first visit the beautiful port of Río Lagartos, where you can take a boat ride and observe various local species: crocodiles, the natural beauty of the mangroves, and the main attraction: the flamingos. You'll also enjoy a Mayan bath. Afterward, we'll visit the pink lagoon of Las Coloradas, where you can take excellent photos. Next, we'll head to the archaeological site of Ek Balam, where you can climb to the top of the pyramid. Finally, you'll visit the Mayan underworld through a beautiful cenote where you can enjoy Yucatecan cuisine. Travel safely with our transportation, which includes travel insurance and the service of a certified local driver who will help you arrive safely at your destination, ensuring a pleasant and unhurried experience. Remember to check what's included and what's not in the corresponding section of this service to avoid confusion.

  5. Las Coloradas and Rio Lizards private tour from Valladolid, Valladolid8

    8. Las Coloradas and Rio Lizards private tour from Valladolid

    4.5· 2 reviews

    Contemplating nature and its colors is a life experience. This tour will take you through one of the national reserves, to get to know closely the habitat of many species.

  6. Historical Expedition To The Ruins of Ek Balam and Hubiku Cenote, Valladolid9

    9. Historical Expedition To The Ruins of Ek Balam and Hubiku Cenote

    4.5· 2 reviews· 6.5 hours

    Explore Ek Balam and Swim in the Sacred Waters of Hubiku We’ll meet at Valladolid’s main square before setting off to Ek Balam, one of Yucatán’s hidden archaeological gems. Walk through this majestic Mayan city and climb the Acropolis, where the tomb of King Ukit Kan Le’k Tok’ was discovered—surrounded by over 7,000 ceremonial artifacts. Every step reveals a story of power, legacy, and ancient brilliance. Next, we’ll visit the dreamlike Hubiku Cenote, a cave crowned by a skylight where sunlight dances across its 27-meter-deep crystal waters. Take a dip and feel the sacred energy once revered by the Maya. After the swim, enjoy a delicious buffet lunch filled with local flavors—just what you need to recharge. We’ll return to Valladolid after 6.5 unforgettable hours of culture, nature, and awe.

  7. Tour of the Coloradas Yucatan and Cenote from Valladolid, Valladolid10

    10. Tour of the Coloradas Yucatan and Cenote from Valladolid

    3.0· 2 reviews· 7.5 hours

    We will visit Las Coloradas and Río Lagartos, very popular places in the Yucatan Peninsula, enjoy a Mayan mud bath and visit an area known for its 'pink sea' on this action-packed boat tour through places of Mexican nature. And it offers you the opportunity to spot flamingos, herons, storks and crocodiles along the way. After a mineral-rich mud bath, the highlight of the trip is a visit to Las Coloradas, a town known for its incredible pink lagoons.

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