Hoctun (Mayan hoc - ti rip up and tun, stone) is a town best known for its colorful cemetery (considered one of the prettiest cemeteries in the country) that has appeared in this blog at some point, but it also has a photogenic church located in the main square, worth a stop on the way to or from the cemetery, as you continue your trip either to Izamal or on to Valladolid and/or Cancun.

For photographers, visit early, to get the best light in the cemetery and also at the church. These photos were taken in June, when the flamboyan or Royal Ponciana trees are in full bloom and contrast spectacularly with the stone church, the yellow walls and the deep blue Yucatan sky.

Here are some photos (click to enlarge) to whet your appetite.