We design our tours as loops, so you can easily start the visit from whichever point is closest to you, and the guidance will automatically adjust. If you happen to be nearby, a great place to begin is the Convent of San Bernardino of Siena.

Free parking Estacionamiento gratuito Cenote Zaci, Calle 34 x 37 y 39, Sta Ana, Valladolid Paid parking Estacionamiento Centro Histórico Valladolid, Calle 37 x Calle 42, Centro, 97780 Valladolid In Valladolid, you can park for free at the Cenote Zaci parking lot between 7 a.m. and 8 p.m., although spaces are limited, or on the residential streets around the city center, where parking is generally free, even at night, unless signs indicate otherwise. If you’d rather leave your car in a monitored lot, you can use Estacionamiento Centro Histórico Valladolid. And if you’re staying in town, many hotels and Airbnb rentals also offer free parking, often in secured areas.

Credit cards are widely accepted, but it’s still important to carry some cash for markets and small services. Lunch, which is the main meal of the day, is usually eaten between 2 and 4 p.m. Tap water is not safe to drink, so stick to bottled water. Tipping is expected: plan to leave around 10 to 15 percent in restaurants and a few pesos for guides, drivers, porters, or caretakers, while checking first whether service is already included. The Yucatán, including Valladolid, is generally considered safe, but it’s still best not to leave anything visible in your car, to stay discreet with valuables, and to avoid driving at night on smaller secondary roads. On the health side, make sure your vaccinations are up to date; hepatitis A vaccination is recommended, and it’s a good idea to use mosquito repellent. Finally, politeness goes a long way: greet people when entering a place and always ask permission before taking photos of individuals, especially in local communities.