Convent of San Bernardino de Siena
Ex Convento de San Bernardino de Siena
A 16th-century Franciscan monastery whose fortress-like church, with thick walls, looks out over a large lawn. At night, its façade hosts a light projection show telling the city's history.
The monastery is in the Sisal neighborhood. Built by Franciscan friars between 1552 and 1560, it is one of the oldest monasteries in the Yucatán, with thick outer walls that look like a castle. The church preserves colonial-era altarpiece paintings and mural fragments, and below the monastery is a natural well that once supplied water to the friars. In the evening, the church façade hosts a free light projection show narrating Valladolid's history in Spanish and English. Showtimes follow local announcements. You can walk here along the Calzada de los Frailes.
Opening hours
Daytime visits; night projection shows by schedule
Nearby sights
- Calzada de los Frailes
- Church of San Servacio
- Valladolid Historic Centre
- Casa de los Venados
- San Roque Museum
- Cenote Zací
- Cenote Oxman
- Cenote Saamal (Hacienda Selva Maya)