Tour to San Juan Chamula & Zinacantan Indian communities

Join this original tour of San Cristobal de Las Casas, a mix of Indigenous and local villages full of colors and traditions.
San Cristobal is made up of a series of traditional barrios (neighborhoods), each of which is known for a particular trade or custom, such as ironworking, carpentry, and woodcarving.

On this tour, you will visit San Juan Chamula village who owns a church unlike any other. The picturesque, centuries-old Iglesia San Juan has whitewashed walls and a brightly painted entrance that looks out upon the town square.
After you will visit Zinacantan village, you'll have the opportunity to learn all about the work of the women of Zinacantán, who weave uniquely beautiful textiles with a special loom attached to their belts. Having admired the traditional hupiles and blankets, you'll then have the opportunity to taste the local fare and try a local dish.

Itinerary
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Stop At: San Juan Chamula, San Juan Chamula, Southern Mexico

San Juan Chamula, (10 km from San Cristobal de las Casas) is a town steeped in history, and yet also allows a look into the Mayas of today This is the largest Maya township in Chiapas with a population over 40,000 Tzotzil speakers, one of the 31 Mayan languages. This region is known for its agricultural and ceremonial lifestyles, which are a mixture of Catholic and Mayan beliefs. The Catholic Church of St. John the Baptist, in fact, is not part of any Diocese because residents desire the freedom to perform various types of rituals.

Duration: 1 hour

Stop At: Domicilio Conocido S/N, Centro C.P. 29350 Zinacantan, Chiapas, Zinacantan 29350 Mexico

The road to the village of San Lorenzo Zinancantan is about 11 km. long. Zinancantán people are also Tzotzil Mayans and the predominant dress is in very distinctive costumes of pink and purple. Admire the first hand the laborious handmade work of the weaver women, who, with a loom at their waists, make magnificent textile pieces such as 'Huipiles', tablecloths, bedspreads and cushion covers

Duration: 1 hour 30 minutes

Stop At: San Cristobal de las Casas, San Cristobal de las Casas, Southern Mexico

Walk along the picturesque streets of San Cristobal de las Casas
At San Cristobal de Las Casas you will visit the historical center including Zocalo (main plaza), the Cathedral, the Law Faculty, and other buildings rich in colonial architecture such as the Casa de las Artesanias, Casa de Cultura and the Arco del Carmen. The final part of the tour is the visit to the central market and Santo Domingo Church.

Duration: 2 hours



Informacion Adicional
"Wheelchair accessible"
"Children must be accompanied by an adult"
"Child rate applies only when sharing with 2 paying adults"
"Operates in all weather conditions, please dress appropriately"
"Infants must sit on laps"
"Most travelers can participate"
"This tour/activity will have a maximum of 12 travelers"
"Confirmation will be received at time of booking"



Horário de Início:
Confirm time with the local provider in advance of your experience.
Solo comunidades sin guia
3/27/2024 - 12/30/2024

Monday - Sunday :

08:00 AM - 09:00 AM

Local communities
12/16/2020 - 12/30/2024

Monday - Sunday :

09:30 AM - 10:00 AM

Duração: 6 Hours
Ponto de partida: Traveler pickup is offered
We pick up from any hotel located in San Cristobal de las Casas Downtown

Cancelamentos e reembolsos: For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours in advance of the start time of the experience.

Incluído

• Hotel pickup and drop-off (selected hotels only)
• Transport by air-conditioned minivan
• Professional guide in the included option
• Entry/Admission - Zinacantan

Não Incluído

• Food and drinks

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