Booking fee
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* This tour requires at least one of the following per booking: Adult, Senior
This experience will bring you closer to the most important topics of THE HIGHLANDS OF CHIAPAS: mysticism, religion and customs of the indigenous people in SAN JUAN CHAMULA, the most visited town from San Cristobal and the beautiful textiles of SAN ANDRES LARRAINZAR. Amazing textiles from Larrainzar are common in the shops and markets of San Cristobal but few visitors come to this town located within a picturesque landscape in the mountains. During this tour you will get to know a little of the history and social context, approaching LIVING CULTURE in an interactive and respectful way. Our hallmark is interaction with local communities, as well as direct support for artisans.
private transport and pick up from your hotel
entrance fee
Departure Point
Quiosco central Park, Zona Centro, 29200 San Cristóbal de las Casas, Chis., Mexico
San Juan Chamula, San Juan Chamula, Chiapas, Mexico Cooperative of artisans who make traditional garments from sheep's wool.
Artex Independent Art Gallery 120 minutes
Church of St. Juan Bautista, San Juan Chamula, Chiapas, Mexico your local expert shares the beliefs, religion and mysticism of this indigenous Tzotzil people full of ancestral traditions. Its people, descendants of the Mayans, have struggled to conserve the customs of their ancestors now mixed with the Catholic religion. Here I will explain the uses and customs of the place. 60 minutes
Iglesia de San Lorenzo, Zinacantan, Chiapas, Mexico Fusion of Catholic religion with local traditions 20 minutes
Zinacantan, Zinacantan, Chiapas, Mexico We will visit a family cooperative of artisans who make garments on backstrap looms. 40 minutes
Infants are required to sit on an adult’s lap
Service animals allowed
Public transportation options are available nearby
Suitable for all physical fitness levels
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.
This experience requires good weather. If it’s canceled due to poor weather, you’ll be offered a different date or a full refund.
This experience requires a minimum number of travelers. If it’s canceled because the minimum isn’t met, you’ll be offered a different date/experience or a full refund.
momosita99
12 Feb 2025
I really enjoyed this tour, first of all because I felt really safe, me at the moment traveling solo, and second of all because of the gorgeous scenery!!!
I couldn't recommend it more, if you really want to know the true meaning of the customs and rituals of the locals. Thank you Rudy for the generous hospitality in San Cristóbal! Will definitely come back!.
kristakhauk
28 May 2024
Had an excellent experience on the textiles and mysticism tour with Rudy. He was very knowledgeable about the history and practices of the indigenous people of Chiapas, we learned a lot! Seeing the rituals performed in the church of Chamula was my favorite part. He even took us to a local cantina restaurant once we got back to San Cristobal. The restaurant manager was so happy to have tourists in his restaurant they brought us a round of Mezcalinas! ????
Edward_W
10 Mar 2024
We enjoyed talking with the weavers and learning more about their craft and family histories. Also enjoyed the food they prepared.
The chapels we saw were very interesting
This tour in
San Cristóbal de las Casas
is organized by
Experiencias Chiapas
We always double-check the availability with our local partners for each booking. Even though this is usually a swift process, it can take up to 24 hours. Once this process is completed you will receive your voucher or ticket by email. If our local partner is not able to confirm your booking we will offer you the best possible alternative. If the new date and/or time doesn’t fit your itinerary, we will reimburse the full amount paid.
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