San Juan Chamula & Zinacantan Indigenous Villages TourTour in English
ID: GYG33814-667490
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Ülke: Mexico
Süre:
05:00 saatler
Açıklama
Explore the indigenous communities of San Juan Chamula and Zinacantan on a 5-hour cultural tour of the Chiapas region, and wander around artisan markets. Peek inside beautifully preserved churches and learn about ancient Mayan traditions.
Learn about the indigenous communities of the state of Chiapas on a 5-hour cultural tour of San Juan Chamula and Zinacantan. A local guide will explain the history of the region, famous for its blend of Mayan beliefs and Catholicism.
Go to the Church of San Juan Bautista (St. John the Baptist) to admire the beautiful façade and peek inside at the arrangement of altars, where the Catholic saints are dressed according to indigenous customs. Learn about the native people and their traditions, and how ancient Mayan beliefs intertwine with modern day Catholic practices.
Continue to Zinacantan, near San Cristobal de las Casas, and visit the Church of San Lorenzo (St. Lawrence). Watch the laborious handicrafts of the weaver women, who, with a loom at their waists, produce magnificent textile pieces, including tablecloths, bedspreads, cushion covers and traditional huipiles (ponchos).
Öne Çıkanlar
- Explore the indigenous communities of San Juan Chamula and Zinacantan
- Visit the elaborate Church of San Juan Bautista in Chamula
- Experience the blend of ancient Mayan beliefs and modern day Catholic customs
- Go to the Church of San Lorenzo and see the textile handicrafts of local weaver women
- Learn about ancient Mayan customs of the Tzotzil people
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ÖNEMLİ BİLGİLER
• Please be respectful of the local people as they are usually very shy and don't like having their picture taken. Ask politely or have your guide ask for you
• There may be between 10-15 minutes of waiting time prior to your tour departure, depending on traffic conditions and the location of your hotel
Hotels in San Cristobal de las Casas. The pickup time is about 9:30-:9:45 a.m. Please be ready at the lobby of your hotel.
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