Customs of indigenous villages of Chiapas
Overview
Chiapas is rich in traditions and legends from its indigenous and mestizo peoples, which have been passed down through generations. The insights shared come from personal experiences, including witnessing the armed revolution of the EZLN (Zapatistas).
- 🌄 A deep understanding of local history and social aspects enhances your experience.
- 📚 Knowledge gained from family and academic pursuits informs the storytelling.
- 💬 Positive feedback from visitors highlights the engaging nature of the tour.
- 🔄 This tour can be modified and adopted to your interests.
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Iglesia de San Juan BautistaThe church of Chamula is the main reason to visit the village: inside, you will enter the magic and sacred world of rituals of indigenous people of Chamula that you will not see anywhere else. your guide will explain you the symboism and significance of the rituals so you can understand the magic of what you see.
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Cementerio de San Juan ChamulaThe guide will tell you about the tradition of the Day of the Dead in the Mexican culture and beliefs of this Tzotzil people of Chamula and its Mayan origins.
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San Juan ChamulaArt Tex Independent Art Gallery run by a local painter, Tex Lopez. We will see painings of local artists inspired in their daily life and festivities. We'll stop for a breakfast (not included) with a beautifull view of the surrounding highland.
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Iglesia de San LorenzoThe guide will give you explanations about the fusion of prehispanic religion with the catholic, symbolism and significance of this indigenous culture of Azteca origins. Don;t miss the legend of a Jaguar!
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Former Temple of San LorenzoWe will visit a local family of artisans where you can try on the traditional costume and learn about textile production.
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