Private Tour: Chichicastenango Market and Lake Atitlan from Antigua

You will be pick up in your hotel to start a journey to the Guatemalan highlands to appreciate the colorful market of Chichicastenango, their culture, syncretism, traditions and customs. You'll appreciate the variety of handicrafts and textiles, while also observe their customs. Also we visit the colorful cementery of Chichicastenango.

Itinerary
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Pass By: Gray Line Guatemala, 2 Calle Oriente # 4B, Antigua 03001 Guatemala

You will be picked up at your hotel in Antigua Guatemala and transfer to Chichicastenango

Stop At: Mercado de Chichicastenango, 5a Avenida Btw 7a & 8a Calle, Chichicastenango 14006 Guatemala

Upon our arrival at the market we will start our walking tour inside the market. It is the center of the city and at the heart of commercial life of "maxeños" (name given to the indigenous people of Chichicastenango, derived from Max which means Tomás in the Quiché language). The merchants descend every Thursday and Sunday to the central square to sell their products in this impressive indigenous market that has changed very little over the centuries.

We will observe the colorful handicrafts and handmade by local inhabitants of the región also you can see various merchandise, such as clay crafts, typical textiles, fruits, vegetables, meats and seafood, flowers and the regional costumes of the place.


Duration: 2 hours

Stop At: Santo Tomas Church, Plaza Mayor, Chichicastenango 14006 Guatemala

We are also going to visit Santo Tomás Church, built in 1540 on the basis of a pre-Hispanic archaeological temple. This church is a splendid example of colonial architecture, as the Mayan and Latin influence mixes both inside and outside of the church over time.

Duration: 30 minutes

Stop At: Cementerio De Chichicastenango, WVVP+G53, Chichicastenango, Guatemala

We visit the Cemetery, the Graves are often painted in the favourite colour of the deceased, while shamans can be seen burning incense, candles and in special cases, chickens, in offerings to the gods. The colors themselves are steeped in symbolism—white represents purity, turquoise is for protection, yellow represents the sun’s life force, and others pay homage to the favorite color of the deceased.

Duration: 50 minutes

Stop At: Mercado de Chichicastenango, 5a Avenida Btw 7a & 8a Calle, Chichicastenango 14006 Guatemala

We will also appreciate a morería where the elaboration of Moorish costumes and masks that are used in traditional dances are hand-made by local people.

Duration: 30 minutes

Pass By: Gray Line Guatemala, 2 Calle Oriente # 4B, Antigua 03001 Guatemala

At the end of our tour we return to Antigua Guatemala.



Informacion Adicional
"Child rate applies only when sharing with 2 paying adults"
"Please Note"
"Not wheelchair accessible"
"During holy week ( April 17 – 21, 2019) we do not pick up on hotels, you will be request to move to our meeting point where we will pick up you. Please be ready on the meeting 15 minutes prior the start time of the tour."
"Minimum of 2 passengers (adults) is required for the tour to run. If the minimum size is not reached, the tour is subject to cancellation and all tickets are refunded or rescheduled."
"Infants must sit on laps"
"Not recommended for pregnant travelers"
"Most travelers can participate"
"This is a private tour/activity. Only your group will participate"
"Confirmation will be received at time of booking"



Duration: 10 Hours
Start location: Traveler pickup is offered

Cancellations and refunds: For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours in advance of the start time of the experience.

Included

• Private tour
• Driver/guide
• Professional guide
• Hotel pickup and drop-off
• Air-conditioned vehicle

Not Included

• Alcoholic drinks (available to purchase)
• Food and drinks
• Gratuities

Facilities