Valladolid: A Colonial Pearl

Church at Candelaria Park

Not long time ago, I posted a photo essay about the doors and windows of Valladolid, Mexico.  Take a look at that post here. Well, that was not meant to be my only post about this charming colonial town located in the Yucatan state.  An increasing photography aficionado like me uses every opportunity to practice [...]

Eating in Valladolid, My First Taste of Yucatecan Cuisine

Delicious tacos in Las Campanas

We all have heard and tasted Mexican food (I hope you all have tasted it.  If not, go and find a Mexican restaurant. Right. Now). Tacos. Enchiladas. Tortas. Tostadas. Just thinking about all those delicious treats make my tasting buds suffer. But Mexico is big (take a look at a map if you don’t mind).  [...]

The Doors and Windows of Valladolid, Mexico

Pink and green houses

Today, we are going to get lost and dream in a heroic city. I am pleased to present you the small city of Valladolid. It is located in the Yucatan Peninsula, you know in Mexico.  It is also knows and the Heroic City or The Sultan of the East.  Her motto is “Cuatro Veces Heroica” [...]

Traveling Without a Guide Book

El Castillo at Chichen Itza

Some time ago, I published a post titled “Do you really need that guidebook?”.  The article asked if in these modern times we still need ink printed on paper to help us navigate thru the world’s wonderful sites.  I asked this question since we have a cyberspace full of travel resources.  Guides books, magazines and [...]

Cenotes Extravaganza

Rock formation at Xkeken Cenote

During my recent trip to Yucatan and Quintana Roo, Mexico, I was fascinated by the cenotes.  I am sure you have heard about them before.  Just in case, let me clarify what they are. A cenote is a deep natural pit, or sinkhole, resulting from the collapse of limestone bedrock that exposes groundwater underneath. Although [...]

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