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Pati's Mexican Table
Valladolid: A Day to Explore
Season 5
Episode 508
Pati shows us her favorite way to explore a city... without a plan, just following her nose. Today, she is in Valladolid, a city known to most as a stopover between Cancun and Merida, but there is so much to explore. Try the local specialties, Lomitos de Valladolid and Longaniza de Valladolid; visit the stunning churches and beautiful underground cenotes; and browse the local artisan’s shops.
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