Valladolid Transportation
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Valladolid Transportation
ClimateValladolid's weather is hot and humid most of the year. January's temperatures average Celsius18/29 (Fahrenheit: 65-85) and August 73/93. Hurricanes and tropical storms can occur any time between June and November, Yucatan's rainy months.
Holidays and Festivals
January 22-February 2: Feast of the Virgin of La Candelaria
June 4: Celebration of La Chispa of 1910, "The Spark of the Revolution": Locals reenact the battle between federal soldiers and campesinos
October 28-November 2: Haal Naal Pixan: Maya traditions enhance traditional Day of the Day activities
Getting to and away
By Airplane: International and national airlines serve Cancun and Merida, each just about two hours away.
By Bus: Valladolid is the Central Yucatan transportation hub, with ADO, Oriente and Mayab buses offering connections to Cancun, Merida, Chetumal, Chichen Itza, Izamal, Tulum, Coba, Ek Balam, Rio Lagartos and all Mexican points beyond. The local bus station is located two blocks east of the main square, at the corner of Calles 39 and 46. All buses arrive and depart from this station.
By Car: The expensive tollway (cuota) provides a fast way to travel east to Cancun and west to the state capital of Merida. A free highway connects all the towns in between, giving the traveler a close-up view of rural life, but be careful of the ubiquitous speed bumps at the entrance and exit of each town. There aren't always signs alerting you to their presence and just one bone-crushing encounter with topes, as they are called, will convince you to slow down and enjoy the scenery.
Local Transportation
Valladolid is an easily walkable, compact city and you will probably not need any other way to get around town than your own two feet. Taxis gather in front of the church on the main. Make sure that you negotiate a fare before getting in – prices seem to vary from driver to driver. Shared collectivos to nearby towns including Chichen Itza are an even cheaper way to travel. Look for them at the corner of Calles 37 and 44.
Safety
From the standpoint of personal security, you do not need to worry about walking around Valladolid's center as you might in a big city like Cancun (or any other big city for that matter).
Local Police: 856-2100 (on Calle 41, 10 blocks east of the main square)
Federal Highway Police: 856-2780
Red Cross: 856-2413
Services
Tourism Office: On the Main Square at the corner of Calles 41 and 40
Money: Bancomer (Calle 40, 37/39), HSBC (Calle 41, 42/44), Banamex (corner of Calle 41 and 42)
Communications
Post office: Calle 40, between Calles 39 and 41, Postal Code: 97780, Tel: 856 2623
Internet and phone: Ciber Café Fenix (Calle 41, 42/44)
Laundry: Maxiclean. Calle 34 No. 184, between Calles 41 and 43
Medical
Hospital: Hospital General, Calle 47, between Calles 51 and 52, across from San Bernardino Church. Tel: 856-2883.
Doctors: Clinica San Juan – 24-hour urgent care. Calle 40 No. 238-B, between Calles 47 and/49. Tel: 856-2174.
Pharmacy: Farma Todo – open 24 hours. On the Main Square at Calle 39 No. 209 at Calle 42, Tel: 856-2353.
Cost of driving to Valladolid from other cities
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