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Visit to San Juan Chamula and Zinacatan Indigenous Communities
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Stop At: Jalapeno Tours, Real de Guadalupe local 3 Centro Historico, San Cristobal de las Casas 29200 Mexico
Departure for the Indigenous Communities of the Tzotzil ethnic group.
Stop At: Domicilio Conocido S/N, Centro C.P. 29350 Zinacantan, Chiapas, Zinacantan 29350 Mexico
The first visit will take you to the town of Chamula for a learning experience with an aim to understanding the fusion of contemporary traditions and ancient Mayan characteristics that give this place its identity. You will then continue towards Zinacantan where you will visit the church and the home of a family cooperative where you will be welcomed with a regional drink and have the opportunity to watch women work the waist loom which dates from Pre-Columbian times.
Having seen some of the samples of what they produce, you will be invited into their kitchen where we may be fortunate enough to be offered a tasting of their traditional hand-made tortillas. When finished, you will return to San Cristobal de Las Casas.
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This is a typical itinerary for this product
Stop At: Jalapeno Tours, Real de Guadalupe local 3 Centro Historico, San Cristobal de las Casas 29200 Mexico
Departure for the Indigenous Communities of the Tzotzil ethnic group.
Stop At: Domicilio Conocido S/N, Centro C.P. 29350 Zinacantan, Chiapas, Zinacantan 29350 Mexico
The first visit will take you to the town of Chamula for a learning experience with an aim to understanding the fusion of contemporary traditions and ancient Mayan characteristics that give this place its identity. You will then continue towards Zinacantan where you will visit the church and the home of a family cooperative where you will be welcomed with a regional drink and have the opportunity to watch women work the waist loom which dates from Pre-Columbian times.
Having seen some of the samples of what they produce, you will be invited into their kitchen where we may be fortunate enough to be offered a tasting of their traditional hand-made tortillas. When finished, you will return to San Cristobal de Las Casas.
Included
- Local taxes
- Pickup and drop-off from designated meeting points
- Transport by air-conditioned minivan
Not included
- Food and drinks
- Gratuities
- Hotel pickup and drop-off
Additional
- Confirmation will be received at time of booking
- Children must be accompanied by an adult
- Operates in all weather conditions, please dress appropriately
Features
Tourism
90%
Cultural
80%
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