Native Trails MyTrails 2025 302 Yucatán every tone in between. The incidence of sunrays provides the unspoiled formations, that where sacred places for the Mayans, a sense of mysticism and adventure. Marvel at the stalactite and stalagmite formations of the caves and refresh with a bath in the crystal clear water. 24 Visit the artisanal distillery of agave - Mayapán Duration: 01:30 h · Level: Easy In the small Mayapán Distillery, you learn interesting facts about the blue agave (Agave tequilana Weber) and the way it is processed to highquality tequila. You will be made familiar with the steps necessary to produce it: planting the “young leaves,” cutting of the agave hearts by the jimadores, obtaining the sap, and finally the distillation – all purely manual work that takes much time. At the end of your tour, you have the opportunity to try some varieties produced on the premises and to find out the different tastes, in particular as resulting from the duration of storage. And in the shop next door, you can, of course, not only buy chocolate and various highland coffees, but also high-proof alcoholic beverages. ¡Salud! 25 Visit of the former convent of Santo Domingo Uayma Duration: 01:00 h · Level: Easy The former convent of Santo Domingo Uayma was founded by Franciscan monks in 1646. To build it, the monks used stones from the ruins of Maya temples in the surroundings, e.g., from Chichén Itzá. All of the colors have a symbolic meaning: The red of the exterior walls stands for the martyrdom of Christ, green symbolizes hope, and the decoration of white stars and roses denotes the worship of the Virgin Mary. 26 Visit of the cenote Yokdzonot Duration: 02:00 h · Level: Easy Only after two years of preparatory work by the women of Yokdzonot was the cenote of the same name reopened for the public in 2007. The oval body of water, measuring more than 100 m (330 ft.) in circumference, is characterized by 18-m (c. 60-ft.) vertical walls that in many places are almost hidden by what seems to be curtains of thick mangrove roots. You can enjoy a refreshing swim here, but also use a zip line to glide over the cenote. Activities bring appetite, and so there is a restaurant where you can get tasteful (and very fairly priced) meals that the women of the cooperative prepare according to Mayan tradition. 27 Explore Cenote Suytun Duration: 02:00 h · Level: Easy About 10 kilometers east of Valladolid lies the impressive Cenote Suytun, a semi-enclosed karst cave with crystal-clear water. A small opening in the ceiling allows a beam of light to fall directly onto a circular platform, creating an almost magical atmosphere. The walls are adorned with impressive stalactites and stalagmites, formed over thousands of years. Visitors can swim in the refreshing water and experience the unique acoustics of this natural wonder— an unforgettable experience in the fascinating underground world of Yucatán. 28 Visit of the Mercado Municipal Duration: 01:00 h · Level: Easy Discover the “Mercado Municipal”. Immerse yourself in the colorful market and be inspired by the unique atmosphere. The market is divided into two large halls: While on the western side objects of daily life like brooms, pots, clothes and many ancient Mexican handicrafts are offered, the eastern side explodes in all the colors of the rainbow. Maya women are always loudly praising their goods from the Valladolid area - mostly vegetables, flowers, spices and subtropical fruits. Enjoy the fragrance of the different flavors and experience the unique, multicultural charm of the market. 29 Tour of Valladolid Duration: 02:00 h · Level: Easy Experience the small colonial town of Valladolid on a tour. The city is located in the east of Yucatán between Cancún and Chichén Itzá (about 40 km [25 mi.] off). Enjoy a walk in the streets and the romantic atmosphere of the zócalo. Of particular interest are the churches and monasteries of the Franciscans, which were built between 1552 and 1560.
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