Museo San Roque — Attraction in Valladolid

This is a must-see. It will take you longer to sign in to their guest book than to look around. Go with an open mind and a grin on your face. A glass cabinet with an old sewing machine and two gourds, but no explanation. A diorama of the town looked as though it had been made by 3rd grade students. Some hastily hung guns. A pleasant garden. And you're done. I couldn't tell you what the overarching theme is this place was. However, I had a good giggle, so it...

Small, free, and in an old church. The church yard is also quite lovely and was completely empty when I visited.

That said, if you don't speak spanish, you won't be able to understand the material on display - there's no enlish here except for the introductory panel outside the front door.

Excellent job addressing Mayan and colonial history, and where that...

The Templo San Roque itself, was the highlight of my visit to the Museum of Valladolid which is housed inside. The former church and convent served many functions over the centuries. Exhibits briefly cover the history of the region and the city. It's worth a quick look. Admission is free. There's a nice garden area out back, which is accessible...