1. Go to the Central Plaza of Valladolid, with the central fountain called “la mestiza”. It is the nerve center of the city and you will always find atmosphere. In the evenings, street food stalls usually set up (try the churros or marquesitas), street markets and sometimes dance shows take place.
2. Presiding over the square stands the imposing Church of San Servacio, whose façade features two enormous towers and in the middle, the shield of King Philip V (the first Bourbon king) carved in the stone. It was built in 1543 and is one of the most emblematic places in Valladolid. You can freely enter inside.
3. Don't leave the square without visiting the interior of the Municipal Palace and looking out from one of its balconies, from where you have beautiful views of the normal hustle and bustle of the town under your feet. Access is free and it is undoubtedly one of the best things to see and do in Valladolid.
4. The old Franciscan Convent of San Bernardino de Siena is another visit that cannot be missed on any trip to Valladolid. It is located in the Sisal neighborhood and consists of a church, a chapel and several buildings with a museum about the Caste War inside.
5. To cool off, it is best to visit a cenote, and in this case you will not have to walk far to find the first one: we are talking about the Zací cenote, which is in the middle of the city. (Zací is the Mayan name by which Valladolid was known, and it is pronounced Sachí).
6. If you like art you should visit the Casa de los Venados, a private house-museum that contains one of the most interesting collections of popular art in all of Mexico. About 3,000 objects are on display, all manufactured in the country.