On my Yucatan itinerary I saved some days for visiting Valladolid, Mexico and NOT for its nearby world wonder Chichen Itza. It are actually the cenotes around Valladolid that make this city one of the best places to visit in Yucatan Peninsula. After you read this travel blog about the Valladolid cenotes I am sure you get itchy feet visiting this city in the center of the Yucatan Peninsula.

With so many beautiful places to visit in Mexico it is hard to choose where to travel. With this list I will try to give you an insight in the best places to visit in Mexico with the best tourist destination and attractions. In total I spent more than 3 months driving around Mexico in rental cars and took multiple domestic flights around the country. As of March 2023 I visited almost every state in Mexico.

Recently I visited Yucatan for more than 2 months and visited all the Yucatan Peninsula highlights. Don’t worry this Yucatan itinerary is not gonna last 2 months! To tick off the best things to do in Yucatan Peninsula you will need at least two weeks, but even if you have less time, making a road trip in the Yucatan peninsula is a great idea. Just pick your favorite places to visit from the list below.