Native Trails MyTrails 2025 303 Yucatán 30 Tour of the Casa de los Venados Duration: 01:30 h · Level: Easy Only few steps from Parque Francisco Cantón, the center of Valladolid, lies the Casa de los Venados, the dwelling of an American couple. Not just a dwelling, though – it is also a museum housing the largest collection of Mexican folk art worldwide, gathered by John and Dorianne in the course of many years. You will be astonished at the many different types of catrinas, the Mexican images of death, and amused at the chairs around a laid table whose backs show the portraits of Mexican personalities. And to listen to the history of the house is an experience all in itself. 31 Visit of the former convent de San Bernardino de Siena Duration: 01:00 h · Level: Easy The former convent of San Bernardino de Siena in Valladolid is one of the oldest buildings from the colonial period and one of the first churches to be built on American soil. Construction of the Franciscan monastery, located directly above the arched ceiling of one of the biggest cenotes in Yucatán, began in 1552. The architect Fray Juan de Mérida probably chose this location in order to guarantee an independent water supply; the exceptionally fertile fruit and vegetable garden within the solid walls speaks for itself. You will visit the small museum with artifacts from the local church history and the original oil paintings in the church building. 32 Visit of the Sound & Light Show Chichén Itzá Duration: 01:00 h · Level: Easy In the evening, you experience the impressive Sound & Light Show in the ruins of Chichén Itzá. Before a tremendous background, you set out on a virtual journey back into the world and time of the Maya: Serpent-like shadows are winding down the Pyramid of Kukulkán, Mayan warriors are playing ball games, and you can listen to narrations about the history of the Itzáe underlined by sound and light effects. 33 Excursion to the place of worship in Chichén Itzá Duration: 03:00 h · Level: Easy Visit to Chichén Itzá. To date, only about 30 of the many buildings buried and overgrown by the jungle have been uncovered and restored. “El Castillo,” the most impressive building (30 m [98 ft.] high), rises far beyond the site. “El Caracol” reminds us of a snail shell. The observatory was used by the Maya, among other things, for observing Venus and its orbit. 34 Chichén Itzá outside the regular opening hours Duration: 02:00 h · Level: Easy Today you start for a very exclusive visit to Chichén Itzá. You take a tour of this place of worship outside the regular opening hours. The Mayan civilization, as developed under the influence of various other peoples, is most splendidly expressed in Chichén Itzá. Only few of the buildings, which had been buried and overgrown by the jungle, have so far been excavated and restored. Take a walk through the site, enjoy the mysterious sounds of the tropical forest, and breathe the history of the pyramids and palaces, taking all the time you need. It is a special highlight to experience a sunrise or sunset here. 35 Visit of the Selva Maya Hacienda and the cenote Saamal Duration: 03:00 h · Level: Medium The Hacienda Selva Maya impresses the visitor with several dining areas and an open-air terrace – the buffet with specialties of the Mexican and Yucatán cuisine is a real delight and leaves no wish unfulfilled. Majestic old trees form a frame for the old ruins and the mystic cenote Saamal, where you can take a refreshing bath before and after your meal.
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