Tour To Chichicastenango, An Ancestral Market + Panajachel
ID: GYG625219-1042806
Category:
Country: Guatemala
Duration:
10:00 hours
Description
Discover the vibrant colors and rich history of Chichicastenango on a day trip. Visit the Santo Tomas Church, explore the colorful Chichicastenango Market & Cemetery, and enjoy a visit to Lake Atitlan
Discover the indigenous town of Chichicastenango and the stunning Lake Atitlán on a full-day guided tour from Guatemala City or Antigua. Explore the town's vibrant market and see the Santo Tomas Church. Also, visit the colorful cemetery.
Start your day with a hotel pickup in Guatemala City or Antigua Guatemala. Head to the town of Chichicastenango, home to one of the largest outdoor markets in Latin America. See the local people dressed in traditional Mayan gowns.
Visit the Santo Tomas Church, which dates back to 1540, and see the colorful cemetery. If you're lucky, you may see a Mayan ceremony taking place.
Next, head to the market, where you can explore the vibrant stalls selling colorful Mayan textiles, traditional wooden handicrafts, and intricate jade jewelry.
After exploring the market, continue to the town of Panajachel, the main city on Lake Atitlan. Visit the church, the main avenue, and the ship dock.
Highlights
- Discover the vibrant colors and rich history of the Chichicastenango Market
- Visit the Santo Tomas Church, a 16th-century church with a rich history
- Explore the colorful Chichicastenango Cemetery
- Witness the mixture of Mayan and Catholic religion in Chichicastenango´s Church
- Visit Lake Atitlan and explore the town of Panajachel
Guiding languages
When should I book?
To guarantee availability book as soon as possible. Early booking is worth consideration especially if you planning the trip during high season like public holidays or weekends.
Cancellations
This excursion you can cancel with no cost up to 24 hours before the start of the trip. If you cancel it after 24 hours or not show up on the excursion you will still be charged the full price of the activity. Being late on pick-up or departure will be considered as not showing up.
