A three-hour drive by superhighway due east of Cancun to the colonial city Merida shatters all illusion that any similarities exist between Cancun and what I call real Mexico.
Read MoreOur travels eventually took us away from the coast and into the Yucatan and states beyond. We have never lost our passion for discovering the architectural treasures; from the ruined church in Kikil, to the fabulous renovated hacienda, Casa de los Venados, in Valladolid.
Read MoreValladolid is an easy destination from the Riviera Maya or Tulum. Take the Tulum-Coba Highway west until you reach the interchange (round-about) leading to Coba in one direction, the monkey sanctuary in the other, and Valladolid straight ahead.
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