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Private Tour: Chichicastenango Market and Lake Atitlan from Antigua

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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.
  • Hotel pickup and drop-off
  • Professional guide
  • Private tour
  • Driver/guide
  • Air-conditioned vehicle
  • Alcoholic drinks (available to purchase)
  • Food and drinks
  • Gratuities
Departure Point

Traveler pickup is offered

  • Gray Line Guatemala, Antigua, Guatemala
    You will be picked up at your hotel in Antigua Guatemala and transfer to Chichicastenango
  • Mercado de Chichicastenango, Chichicastenango, 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.
    120 minutes
  • Santo Tomas Church, Chichicastenango, 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.
    30 minutes
  • 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.
    50 minutes
  • Mercado de Chichicastenango, Chichicastenango, 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.
    30 minutes
  • Gray Line Guatemala, Antigua, Guatemala
    At the end of our tour we return to Antigua Guatemala.
  • Infants are required to sit on an adult’s lap
  • Not recommended for pregnant travelers
  • Suitable for all physical fitness levels
  • Child rate applies only when sharing with 2 paying adults
  • Please Note
  • 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.
You can cancel up to 24 hours in advance of the experience for a full refund.
  • For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.
  • If you cancel less than 24 hours before the experience’s start time, the amount you paid will not be refunded.
  • Any changes made less than 24 hours before the experience’s start time will not be accepted.
  • Cut-off times are based on the experience’s local time.
Lina R
28 Aug 2019
El guía estaba haciendo el trabajo sin interés, con ganas de terminar rápido el tour y no nos dieron agua embotellada, como decía en la inscripción
lalyblue61
05 Nov 2015
Emilio was the best guide. Without him, it may not have been as enjoyable. Warning: the market day may not be for everyone. Emilio helped us enjoy this intriguing place through his knowledge and enthusiasm about his culture and Guate's fascinating history. Thank you for working with great guides!
This tour in Guatemala City is organized by Gray Line Guatemala

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