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VALLADOLID COLONIAL CITY IN MAYAN ROUTE This provincial city was founded twice in eastern Yucatan in the XVI century. The unhealthy climate and the hostility of the indigenous groups prevailing at the original site forced a change of settlement in 1544. It has been the scene of rebellions and tragic struggles between the conquerors and the conquered. Among the edifices in the colonial style that are outstanding in this city, the majestic convent of San Bernardino in the barrio of Sisal best represents the classic master pieces of Franciscan architecture. It appears that these convents were designed as fortresses against the permanent threat of revel Mayan groups. In the interior of the church there is religious art such as the life size, carved Christ of the Column and another of Christ crucified both of which are dramatically beautiful sculptures. A small altar piece of the Virgin of Guadalupe is admired as a sculpture said to have originated in Guatemala more than four centuries ago. This is a Yucatecan city with an authentic colonial image and is admired for its regional gastronomy, sumptuous and original, that has become famous. The cenote is just one more good reason to visit this destination. The development of Caribbean tourism has enhanced Valladolid's tourism image as the intermediate stop between Cancun and Merida as well as its location convenient to the archaelogical site of Chichen Itza. This historic
city has preserved its exquisite colonial flavor
as few others have and offers the visitor many
enchantments. The Cathedral of San Gervasio (St.
Gervase), the Convento of San Bernardo (St.
Bernard) and the superb Templo de San Juan (St.John)
are only three magnificent examples of the
fusion of European structure and design with
Mayan soul. |
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