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City in the Mexican state of Yucatán
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Monastery of San Antonio de Padua
The colonial Franciscan Monastery of San Antonio de Padua was completed in 1561. It looks like it's atop a natural hill, but the base is really an ancient Mayan acropolis. When completed, the atrium was second in size only to the Vatican. Mayan and Yucatan history buffs should be sure to look inside for the original painted portrait of Bishop Diego de Landa, the conquistador-era cleric with the double edged legacy: his written accounts preserve invaluable information about Mayan history and culture, but at the same time, de Landa ordered the burning of all the pre-Hispanic Mayan libraries, as part of his campaign to stamp out paganism. A sound and light show is held in the atrium Monday thru Saturday evenings.
El Sabor de Izamal
One of the most well known and appreciated restaurants in the Yucatan. Very reasonably priced and very busy with locals on the weekends. Bright yellow stucco facade with open air palapa style dining room to the rear. Specializes in Yucatecan dishes. Be sure to visit the local ladies in the back patting fresh corn tortillas.
Best value in town, different categories from standard to Junior Suites, family suite, all rooms in the tropical garden with exotic plants and fruit trees, free full breakfast, free parking on property and WiFi Internet, pool massages, sundeck,restaurant, bar.
Various casitas and rooms, each one different, are spread throughout the gardens. The restaurant serves breakfast and dinner. Also available for groups and yoga retreats.
Traditional Mexican hotel with colonial architecture and rooms centered around a main courtyard that features a pool of koi fish. Rooms are spacious, clean and adequately furnished. On-site restaurant available but the included breakfast is insubstantial, consisting of little more than coffee and toast.
Traditional Mexican hotel with rooms arranged around a central courtyard with an outdoor swimming pool. Rooms are spacious, clean, and include air conditioning, TV, and hot shower. On-site restaurant serves Yucatecan regional cuisine.
Campsites with or without electricity, modern, clean bath rooms: only campground in between Campeche and Cancun.
By bus
Izamal is well served by Oriente, ADO's second-class service. Check Oriente's Facebook page for the latest schedules, and buy tickets at the bus station.
By train
Izamal is a stop on the Tren Maya - a modern, high-speed railway that operates throughout the Yucatán and the South.
If you drive in, park your car near one of the 3 plazas around the monastery complex at the center of town; sites of interest are within walking distance.
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