Espita is a fantastic Pueblo Magico in Yucatán just north of the Valladolid station of the Tren Maya. The town is ancient, dating from well before the Spanish invasion. Mention of a small workers' village here is mentioned between 462 and 522 CE.

A colonial-era settlement dates here from 1549. But most of the historic buildings for which the town is now rightly famous come from somewhat later. People come to stroll the bright sunny town center, and especially around the San José de Espita Church.

Nearby are the

Ya'axche' Senderos Celestes - a garden area and park with trails to the Hats'uts cenote, the main attraction.
Rancho Santa María Aktún-toh
Cenote Dzonotoch - one of the best-known sunken pools in the area
And the Jardínes de Ixchel which invites guests for multiple spa services in addition to access to the grounds

Beyond the central church of the town, visitors take to the Casa de Cultura near the Municipal Palace. The Hacienda Santa Teresa Kancaba is also open for tours.

The Espita culinary scene centers around Maya specialties like Xupik, Kots'ob, and Salbutes. It's very much an artisan town with a great variety of goods on offer in the streets around the town center and near the market.

As a tropical town, just strolling the streets one encounters remarkable plant life and flowers. The Feria Tradicional de la Villa de Espita takes places in the latter half of each December. But a few other year round events make it always a wonder town to visit.