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Things to Do
Families from Chiapas, a village a few hours away,
sell their beautiful handwoven fabrics in Tulum.
sell their beautiful handwoven fabrics in Tulum.
Cenote entrance $6 -7 for 2 cenotes
Inside the smaller cenote,
The larger one was over 20 feet
deep and over 100 feet wide with
crystal blue fresh water
The larger one was over 20 feet
deep and over 100 feet wide with
crystal blue fresh water
Cenote steps down to
the water
the water
A Trip to Valladolid
Our trip to Valladolid began with a visit to two cenotes near Coba, then on to colonial Valladolid located about 1
1/2 hours east from Playa Belleza.
Our trip to Valladolid began with a visit to two cenotes near Coba, then on to colonial Valladolid located about 1
1/2 hours east from Playa Belleza.
Valladolid is said to be a small version of
Merida, the capital of Yucatan. The Spanish
colonial influence is evident in the churches
and central square (Zocolo). Around the edges
of the Zocolo, colorful art and textiles are
sold. A converted convent made a lovely place
for a garden luncheon.
A few blocks away, another convent displayed
a lovely church, gardens, arches and a very
old typewriter.
Merida, the capital of Yucatan. The Spanish
colonial influence is evident in the churches
and central square (Zocolo). Around the edges
of the Zocolo, colorful art and textiles are
sold. A converted convent made a lovely place
for a garden luncheon.
A few blocks away, another convent displayed
a lovely church, gardens, arches and a very
old typewriter.
Sights closer to Home
Tankah Bay is 6 miles from Tulum and about 35 miles from Playa del Carmen. These two towns provide
restaurants, shopping and fun things to do. We went to a local free concert in the amphitheater in
Playa del Carmen, where there is also a stadium for soccer games.
restaurants, shopping and fun things to do. We went to a local free concert in the amphitheater in
Playa del Carmen, where there is also a stadium for soccer games.
Yucatan Coco (coconut) ice cream after dinner at
the local ice cream, smoothie and cappuccino shop.
the local ice cream, smoothie and cappuccino shop.
Fifth Avenue in Playa del Carmen has hundreds of
shops and restaurants.
shops and restaurants.
This cenote is just a few miles away on the east side
of the beach road. It is fresh water fed by
underground rivers.
of the beach road. It is fresh water fed by
underground rivers.
The ruins of Coba, only 30 miles away, still
allows climbing of the pyramid. You can rent a
bicycle for $3 and ride the entire historic site.
allows climbing of the pyramid. You can rent a
bicycle for $3 and ride the entire historic site.
Wild boars seen on our road and at Soliman Bay. Also
seen are iguanas, unusual birds, and many Mayan
versions of the possum.
seen are iguanas, unusual birds, and many Mayan
versions of the possum.
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S.A. de C.V. 2007
S.A. de C.V. 2007
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