What to do in Dzitás

Cenote Ik Kil is one of the most beautiful of the natural wells that stud the jungle of the Yucatan Peninsula. Tour the incredible Mayan ruins of nearby Chichén Itzá and then cool off with a dip in these vibrant turquoise waters. Get a sense of why the Mayans considered the cenotes to be sacred places.

Find Cenote Zací in the heart of Valladolid, in a convenient spot for taking a casual dip during a tour of this colonial town. Join tourists and locals alike as you swim in the turquoise waters of the pool. Look up and see the stalactites and hanging vines over some parts of the cenote. And leave time to browse for souvenirs once you have dried off.

El Castillo is known by a variety of names, including the "Pyramid of Kukulkan” and the "Pyramid of Quetzalcoatl." Whatever you decide to call it, it is clear that this is one of the most famous Mayan structures in the world, if not the most famous. Find this remarkable, well-preserved stepped pyramid in Chichén Itzá, the huge Mayan archaeological site that draws countless visitors to the Yucatán Peninsula each year.

The Cathedral of San Gervasio, sometimes also known as the Church of San Servacio, is one of Valladolid’s most instantly recognizable buildings. See it from a distance and its high twin towers are still unmistakable. It is perfectly located for orienting yourself on a walking tour of this lovely city. Start your explorations of Valladolid here and find many of the town’s greatest attractions within easy reach.

Translated to “House of the Deer,” Casa de los Venados is a museum unlike any other. Come here to explore room after room filled with colorful Mexican folk art, where walls are taken up with a jumble of bright pictures, sculptures stand on every available surface and even the furnishings are beautiful works of art. The most wonderful thing about this museum is that it is a home that is really lived in, so you won’t find many glass cases or museum-like displays here. Instead, everything is laid out so that life can go on among the artworks.