(sorry, only google translate đ )
For our third day we had booked a bus to Valladolid to visit the ruins Ek Balam and Chichen Itza.
After we arrived at noon and after a little search also found our hotel, we went directly with the Collectivo to Ek Balam. This time, the whole worked within minutes, because two other passengers were waiting, which also wanted to go in the direction. Ek Balam is a ruin with relatively few tourists, but with many impressive buildings. As you stroll through the buildings, you can guess what a rich culture and abilities the Mayans had before they left the ruins. In the area is also a nice Cenote, which we had for a short time completely for us alone.
The way back was then a bit adventurous, because actually should go back also collectivos. We had already hired to pay a little more, since we were alone, but not even a taxi at the parking lot was a bit surprised. Although several people told us that a Collectivo should come, but also after half an hour was not seen. We then asked a little bit, until the coach of a bus could tell us that probably no Collectivo would drive, but he could take us to the next village, so we can take a bus or a taxi from there. Told, we sat with 30 Portuguese on the bus and talked a little with the mayan-like tour guide. Arrived in this place there was already a Collectivo to Valladolid for 20 pesos ready. Lucky
The next day, we visited the Mayan site of Chichen Itza, one of the largest archaeological sites, including the great pyramid “El Castillo” (one of the 7 worlds) and the largest Mayas ball site so far (who did not know the Mayas ball game yet, The Wikipedia article to the heart). Fortunately, we were very early there, because when we were after about 3 hours, teemed with travel coaches. We do not want to imagine what it looks like in the high season …
Back in Valladolid we bridged the remaining 4 hours until our bus to Merida went off with a cenote right in the city as well as (again ;-)) tacos!