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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. 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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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.