#city #visited ## Background Izamal is a city about 1.5 hours east of [[Mérida]] by car. Named a *Pueblo Mágico* in 2002, it is known as the Yellow City as most of its colonial buildings are painted the same shade of yellow – likely inspired by the color of the [[San Antonio de Padua Convent]], which in turn is said to have taken its yellow from the flag of the Vatican. Izamal bills itself as a city of three cultures: Maya, Colonial, and modern Mexican. ## Review Very pretty city surrounding a plateau topped by the [[San Antonio de Padua Convent]]. Great for a day trip from Mérida. Has a really good restaurant for local cuisine called [[Kinich Izamal]]. [[Kinich Kakmó (Izamal)]] is a large pyramid within Izamal with a nice view of the [[San Antonio de Padua Convent]]. ## Photos  *(August 26, 2023) The rear side of the [[San Antonio de Padua Convent]].* <small><a href="Photography/Canon/EOS R3.md" class="internal-link">Canon EOS R3</a>, <a href="Photography/Canon/EF24-70mm f2.8L II USM.md" class="internal-link">EF24-70mm f/2.8L II USM</a> @ 70mm, f/6.3, 1/250s</small> *(August 26, 2023) Horse-drawn carriage along the central square of Izamal.* <small><a href="Photography/Canon/EOS R3.md" class="internal-link">Canon EOS R3</a>, <a href="Photography/Canon/EF24-70mm f2.8L II USM.md" class="internal-link">EF24-70mm f/2.8L II USM</a> @ 39mm, f/7.1, 1/200s</small> ## Further Reading > [!tip] 365 Días en Yucatán: [#19 Izamal: Cultura sobre ruedas](https://yucatan.travel/experiencia/019-izamal-cultura-sobre-ruedas/)