Guidebook for Chichimilá
Food Scene
Made to order central mexican specialities served with hand made tortillas. I haven't had a bad meal there yet. They have a great selection of mezcal, they have air conditioning and there is a smoking section in the back patio.
11 locals recommend
Líbranos del Mal
Made to order central mexican specialities served with hand made tortillas. I haven't had a bad meal there yet. They have a great selection of mezcal, they have air conditioning and there is a smoking section in the back patio.
Beautiful restaurant in an ex hacienda offering local favorites. Open for breakfast, lunch and dinner.
17 locals recommend
Hotel El Mesón del Marqués
203 C. 39Beautiful restaurant in an ex hacienda offering local favorites. Open for breakfast, lunch and dinner.
Great for breakfast and lunch located across the street from the ex convento de San Bernadino, which you can also explore for a small fee. The patio garden is relaxing. I love their cazuelitas and they offer vegetarian dishes.
23 locals recommend
Yerbabuena del sisal
217 C. 54aGreat for breakfast and lunch located across the street from the ex convento de San Bernadino, which you can also explore for a small fee. The patio garden is relaxing. I love their cazuelitas and they offer vegetarian dishes.
Entertainment & Activities
Great place to shop for local produce, fresh fish and national cheeses.
32 locals recommend
Municipal Market
#0 C. 32Great place to shop for local produce, fresh fish and national cheeses.
Most if not all movies are dubbed in spanish, but who doesn't like a movie on a rainy day?
6 locals recommend
Cinemex Valladolid
Most if not all movies are dubbed in spanish, but who doesn't like a movie on a rainy day?
Most, if not all, of the the animals in VallaZoo were gathered from less than ideal situations around the region. My zoological friends from the States were pleased with the facilities and we passed a pleasant while walking around and exploring the zoo and its residents. VallaZoo is a sweet little place to visit and support the rescue work VallaZoo performs.
Zoologico Valladolid
Most, if not all, of the the animals in VallaZoo were gathered from less than ideal situations around the region. My zoological friends from the States were pleased with the facilities and we passed a pleasant while walking around and exploring the zoo and its residents. VallaZoo is a sweet little place to visit and support the rescue work VallaZoo performs.
Essentials
I find that Che has the best selection of poultry and meat and has all the basics you need to provision your kitchen.
Beer, wine and liquor sales are from 10am-9pm Mon-Saturday and 10am-4pm on Sundays. Restaurants and bars that are open later still serve until around 2am.
Súper Chedraui
I find that Che has the best selection of poultry and meat and has all the basics you need to provision your kitchen.
Beer, wine and liquor sales are from 10am-9pm Mon-Saturday and 10am-4pm on Sundays. Restaurants and bars that are open later still serve until around 2am.
A walmart company, Bodega Aurera offers fancy things like almond milk and a more varied assortment of produce.
13 locals recommend
Bodega Aurera
A walmart company, Bodega Aurera offers fancy things like almond milk and a more varied assortment of produce.
Yza centro
Pharmacy that has everything for what ails you.
This is a private clinic with doctors' offices and is the closest medical facility to the Casa.
Clinica San Juan
238 B C. 40This is a private clinic with doctors' offices and is the closest medical facility to the Casa.
Everything Else
ADO
The ADO can get you anywhere you want to go if you are not renting a car.
Sightseeing
Mayan ruins at Ek Balam are a must see for the beautiful carvings in the main pyramid. There is also a beautiful cenote with its own entrance next to the archeological site. You can walk the 2km to the cenote, rent a bike or take the trici taxi.
170 locals recommend
Ek Balam
Mayan ruins at Ek Balam are a must see for the beautiful carvings in the main pyramid. There is also a beautiful cenote with its own entrance next to the archeological site. You can walk the 2km to the cenote, rent a bike or take the trici taxi.
Explore local shops, street food vendors, little places to eat, enjoy local architecture and just wander around. Be sure to visit the ex convent of San Bernadino. Most nights they have a free video mapping show about the history of the convent and Valladolid in spanish and english. Sunday evenings in the central park is the free dance. Watch the local mayan dance and later everyone is dancing in the street to live music.
409 locals recommend
Valladolid
Explore local shops, street food vendors, little places to eat, enjoy local architecture and just wander around. Be sure to visit the ex convent of San Bernadino. Most nights they have a free video mapping show about the history of the convent and Valladolid in spanish and english. Sunday evenings in the central park is the free dance. Watch the local mayan dance and later everyone is dancing in the street to live music.
A world heritage site, Chichen is a must see and is an easy half an hour drive, door to door, from Casa Sol.
1362 locals recommend
Chichen Itza
A world heritage site, Chichen is a must see and is an easy half an hour drive, door to door, from Casa Sol.
Located halfway between Valladolid and Tulum, the archeological site of Coba is another must see and just 60km from Casa Sol!
232 locals recommend
Cobá Archaeological Zone
307 Carretera Federal TulumLocated halfway between Valladolid and Tulum, the archeological site of Coba is another must see and just 60km from Casa Sol!
Drinks & Nightlife
They feature live music on many nights. The menu is mostly american style with pastas, burgers, wings and the bar is well stocked. Yes! They make great cocktails with absinthe! It opens at 7pm.
17 locals recommend
Absenta Pub
# 134 C. 56-BThey feature live music on many nights. The menu is mostly american style with pastas, burgers, wings and the bar is well stocked. Yes! They make great cocktails with absinthe! It opens at 7pm.
Arts & Culture
This little museum is free and show cases mayan and colonial artifacts. It has its own little park where you can sit and listen to the birds sing. The staff is friendly and visitors must sign the guest book.
26 locals recommend
Museo de San Roque
Valladolid - CancunThis little museum is free and show cases mayan and colonial artifacts. It has its own little park where you can sit and listen to the birds sing. The staff is friendly and visitors must sign the guest book.