Zip Code Guide: Valladolid
If you travel one hour from the picturesque and wildly popular town of Tulum, Mexico, you will arrive in Valladolid, the new refreshingly cool fashion hub in the Yucat?n.
If you travel one hour from the picturesque and wildly popular town of Tulum, Mexico, you will arrive in Valladolid, the new refreshingly cool fashion hub in the Yucat?n. Sans pretense, this small city, layered with authenticity has become home to some of our favorite Shop Latitude designers. We asked Dutzi designer and local resident Ariane Dutzi to share her favorite spots for eating, shopping and kicking back.
SHOPPING
Calzada de los Frailes
Casa Cocao
Carries traditional Mayan chocolate. The Mexican cacao is world famous for its high quality.
Calzada de los Frailes o calle 41 a X 48 Esquina Sisal
Pancho Vila Tequileria
A fantastic Tequila store. Alejandra is amazing. She has the best tequila and mezcal selection and explains their origins and offers tastes.
41st street, between 44th and 46th streets
Perfumeria Coqui Coqui
Tienda Dutzi by dutzi design
City Center
Maruja
Carries very well made traditional Mexican clothing
Arte Rosa Mexicana
Local creams and shampoos
Calle 41 No 197 Entre 38-40
Casa de Abeja
Sells local honey and various apothecary honey products. The honey from the Yucatan is very famous. All my friends from around the world request it.
At the Artisan market in the city center, Mayan women come and sell their handcrafted good and clothes.
Market
Walk through the food and vegetable market just for fun and to get a see how the locals shop. Stop for great fresh fruits and juices. You can also find some amazing handcrafted baskets there.
TASTE
Yerbabuena at the Barrio Sisal
Next to the Covent San Bernandino de Siena is a great vegetarian place with amazing fresh food and juices. They grow their own vegetables and offer friendly service.
Calle 54A , #217 Col Sisal
Don Fallo is a local ceviche bar and makes the best ceviche in the Yucatan.
El Tio Chif is a very local restaurant, which specializes in local Mayan cuisine. The tortillas are handmade and the food is absolutely amazing.
Carr. Valladolid-Merida
Conato
Great Mexican food and amazing atmosphere and d?cor
Calle 40 - N, # 226 x 45 y 47
Cenote Zaci
Delicious food and a very unique atmosphere, overlooking the cenote
Calle 37 S/N x 36 Santan
Taberna de los Frailes
High-end cuisine from the Yucatan
Meson de Marques
Mexican cuisine in the city center
Calle 37 #203 x 40 y 42, Centro
La Oasis Restaurante
A place where only locals go
Calle 36 & Calle 47
Casa Italia
Just in case you feel like eating an amazing pizza
DRINKS
Maruja Cafe
Great for people watching.
Town CenterCalle 41 #202B
Cafeina (located at the Calzada de los Frailes)
The Calzada de los Frailes is the most beautiful street in Valladolid. It leads you from the city center to the Convento St. Bernardo. It is quiet, not much traffic and perfect to watch people and time going by.
Coqui Coqui
Amazing coffee in the garden and an amazing day spa.
Calle 41A 207A, Sisal
STAY
Mes?n del Marqu?s
Hotel Maria de la Luz
Coqui Coqui
Calle 41/A No. 207; 52-985-856-5129; coquicoquispa.com
Photos courtesy of issuu.com, mrandmrssmith.com, yucatandaily.com, kimberlyschwedeinmexico.blogspot.mx