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Tour in Chichicastenango market

Location San Pedro La Laguna, Western Highlands, Guatemala
$176.00
This is an experience gift voucher. The recipient will book the experience after they redeem the gift voucher.

Overview

Chichicastenango bursts with vibrant colors and rich traditions, inviting you to immerse yourself in one of the most captivating living cultures in the world. This tour offers not just a visit to America’s most famous outdoor market, but a profound journey into the heart of the Mayan world.

  • 🏷️ Market Day Tour: Experience the lively Chichicastenango market on Thursdays and Sundays, where you can witness the vibrant exchange of crafts and culture.
  • 🚐 Private Transportation: Enjoy comfortable, private transportation from San Pedro, San Juan, San Marcos, or Panajachel, ensuring a seamless journey.
  • 🕒 Your adventure begins at 8:00 AM with a departure, arriving in Chichicastenango by 10:30 AM to start exploring the market.
  • 🛍️ Wander through crowded corridors filled with stunning Mayan textiles, ceremonial masks, and unique wooden crafts, all while soaking in the aromas of flowers and traditional Guatemalan food.
  • ⛪ Visit the iconic St. Thomas Church at 11:30 AM, where you can respectfully observe Mayan shamans performing ancestral ceremonies on the steps.
  • 💀 After lunch, explore the colorful cemetery and discover nearby mask shops, enriching your understanding of local traditions.
  • 🛒 Wrap up your shopping with a final lap of the market at 2:00 PM before departing Chichicastenango at 2:30 PM.
  • 🏠 Arrive back at your original point by 4:30 PM, filled with memories of a truly unique experience.

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Tour in Chichicastenango market
Tour guide
Language: English
Human tour guide
Duration: 7 hours 30 minutes

  • Private transportation
  • DOES NOT INCLUDE MEALS OR DRINKS

Meeting point
Your guide will pick you up in front of San Pedro La Laguna Park.
Return details
Your guide will pick you up in front of San Pedro La Laguna Park.

Immerse yourself in one of the most vibrant and colorful outdoor markets in America. Walk its crowded corridors filled with stunningly beautiful Mayan textiles, ceremonial masks, wooden crafts and a variety of local products. It is a total sensory experience, with the aroma of flowers, incense and traditional Guatemalan food filling the air. Don’t miss the opportunity to admire the white facade of St. Thomas Church, where Mayan shamans perform ancestral ceremonies on its steps.

PROBABLE ITINERARY;
- 8:00 AM : Departure, from San Pedro, San Juan, San Marcos or Panajachel.
10:30 AM: Arrival in Chichi. Start by exploring the market (textiles and crafts area).
- 11 : 30 AM : Visit St. Thomas Church (watch the ceremonies in the stands).
- 12 : 15 PM : Quick lunch at a market stall (try Pepian).
1 :00 PM : Explore the colorful cemetery and then find a nearby mask shop.
- 2 :00 PM: Last lap for final purchases.
- 2:30 PM: Departure from Chichicastenango.
4:30 PM: Arrival at the point of origin.
WE RECOMMEND THE TOUR ON THURSDAYS AND SUNDAYS WHICH ARE MARKET DAYS

  • Public transportation options are available nearby
  • Infants are required to sit on an adult’s lap
  • Suitable for all physical fitness levels
  • For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.
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    Tour in Chichicastenango market

    Location San Pedro La Laguna, Western Highlands, Guatemala
    $176.00
    This is an experience gift voucher. The recipient will book the experience after they redeem the gift voucher.
    How it works?
    01 — You choose from 10,000+ experience gifts
    02 — We deliver the eVoucher or the Physical box to the recipient
    03 — Recipient books the experience and creates unforgettable memories!

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