Valladolis is a city with great tourist attraction, with a unique style, Valladolid has an exceptional colonial port and its renowned gastronomy To walk the streets lined with old houses painted in light colors, and visit their neighborhoods and their churches and of course to learn about their customs and traditions.
LOCATION
It is located in the eastern part of the state. is located east of the state, 160 km from the capital city. It is located 150 km east of Cancun and 48 km south of Tizimín.
ATTRACTIONS
The building was founded in 1575 by the then Mayor of Villa de Valladolid, Don Diego de Sarmiento de Figueroa. In 1634 it became "Hospital of the Holy Name of Jesus", the first hospital in the village. It is considered an authentic colonial and historic monument, because here were buried on Capital and Mayor Don Fernando and Don Hipólito Gabriel Osorno Covarrubias.
The cenote Zací is a symbol of this city in eastern Yucatan, a marvel of nature and an enigmatic, exciting adventure, the magic that lies in their fanciful shapes stone and the legend that surrounds him.
This cenote is about 45 meters in diameter and is in a populated area of the city. The surrounding flora is varied and the water is clean and clear, although the view is just a navy blue or emerald green, depending on the light.
To capture the beauty of the place, was built in the grounds of a tourist cenote, which operates a restaurant.
The site has a small theater for 200 people, which are artistic and cultural as well as an aviary, craft bazaar and children's play area.
MUSEUM OF VALALDOLID
The building was founded in 1575 by the then Mayor of Villa de Valladolid, Don Diego de Sarmiento de Figueroa. In 1634 it became "Hospital of the Holy Name of Jesus", the first hospital in the village. It is considered an authentic colonial and historic monument, because here were buried on Capital and Mayor Don Fernando and Don Hipólito Gabriel Osorno Covarrubias. The museum displays rooms in separate buildings and a few photographs of typical views of the population at the beginning of the century, more of the best craft shows.
THE CELEBRATIONS IN HONOR TO THE VIRGIN OF CANDELARIA
In the calendar, February 2nd is the day indicated as the day of the Virgin of the Candelaria. It is in this date when the holiday of the Vallisoletanos comes to it´s maximum point, The mistress of the city is the virgin of the candelaria. The fair is the most important in the municipality, In which the ancient customs are outlined in all his rigor and color.
ORIGINS
The devotion to the Virgen de la Candelaria dates from colonial times. the festivities in his honor, began in thanks to a miracle he gave to a mother from the suburbs to heal a terminally ill daughter.
Although it is said that the family began holding grateful novenas in her honor, with the passing of time the celebration became so popular that it ended in a fair, similar to those made in other areas of the town.
Although it is said that the family began holding grateful novenas in her honor, with the passing of time the celebration became so popular that it ended in a fair, similar to those made in other areas of the town.
THE FAIRThe devotion to the Virgen of the Candelaria continues and every year is greater the number of faithful who participate in their festivities, as different church groups organize to make rosaries, prayers and other celebrations in his honor.
The fair is completed from January 27st to February 2nd. Consisted of bullfights, folk dancing, unions, religious festivals, rides, food booths, candy, crafts, etc.
It´s one of the most important holiday of the city it´s conducting activities in the theatre of the people, bring singers, dancers etc. we can see a variety of dishes typical of the region that can be enjoyed, livestock show and others.
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