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Private Tour: Chichicastenango Market and Lake Atitlan from Guatemala City
1 day
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Itinerary
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Pass By: Gray Line Guatemala, Guatemala City 0011 Guatemala
You will be picked up at your hotel in Guatemala City and transfer to Chichicastenango, sometimes your transfer will be via Antigua Guatemala
Stop At: Mercado de Chichicastenango, 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: 1 hour 45 minutes
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, Chichicastenango, Guatemala
Continue to 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: Chichicastenango Market, 6a 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, Guatemala City 0011 Guatemala
At the end of our tour we return to Guatemala City via Antigua Guatemala.
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This is a typical itinerary for this product
Pass By: Gray Line Guatemala, Guatemala City 0011 Guatemala
You will be picked up at your hotel in Guatemala City and transfer to Chichicastenango, sometimes your transfer will be via Antigua Guatemala
Stop At: Mercado de Chichicastenango, 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: 1 hour 45 minutes
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, Chichicastenango, Guatemala
Continue to 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: Chichicastenango Market, 6a 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, Guatemala City 0011 Guatemala
At the end of our tour we return to Guatemala City via Antigua Guatemala.
Included
- Driver/guide
- Professional guide
- Hotel pickup and drop-off
- Transport by private vehicle
Not included
- Alcoholic drinks (available to purchase)
- Food and drinks
- Gratuities
Additional
- Confirmation will be received at time of booking
- Child rate applies only when sharing with 2 paying adults
- Operated by a multi-lingual guide
- Not wheelchair accessible
- Infants must sit on laps
- Most travelers can participate
- This is a private tour/activity. Only your group will participate
Features
Tourism
100%
Cultural
75%
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