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From Panajachel Chichicastenango and Mayan Market and Culture

By Conociendo Guate
Free cancellation available
Price is €85 per adult

Features

  • Free cancellation available
  • 8h
  • Mobile voucher
  • Instant confirmation
  • Multiple languages

Overview

Live an authentic experience in one of Guatemala’s most iconic cultural destinations. Explore the mystical St. Thomas Church, where Mayan rituals and Catholic traditions merge, and visit the colourful cemetery, full of symbolism and tradition.

Tour the famous market, one of the largest in Central America, surrounded by textiles, crafts and living culture. It ends with a visit to a mulberry shop, where you will know the art and meaning of traditional masks.

A unique experience to connect with the essence of Guatemala.

Activity location

  • Santo Tomas Church
    • Plaza Mayor,
    • 14006, Chichicastenango, Guatemala

Meeting/Redemption Point

  • Calle Santander
    • Calle Santander
    • Panajachel, Sololá, Guatemala

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From Panajachel Chichicastenango and Mayan Market and Culture

  • Activity duration is 8 hours8h
    8h
  • English
Starting time: 08:00
Price details
€85.15 x 2 Adults€170.30
Total
Price is €170.30
Until Sat, 23 May

What's included, what's not

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    Transport from Panajchel return
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    Admission to places to visit
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    Moreria Santo Tomas
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    Specialist local tour guide
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    Food and drinks
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    Personal expenses
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    Tip (optional)

Know before you book

  • Infants are required to sit on an adult’s lap
  • Not recommended for pregnant travellers
  • Suitable for all physical fitness levels
  • In accordance with EU regulations about consumer rights, activities services are not subject to the right of withdrawal. Supplier cancellation policy will apply.
  • This activity is provided by a professional trader (a party acting within their trade, business or profession).

Activity itinerary

Santo Tomas Church

  • 30m
  • Admission ticket included
The Church of Santo Tomas is one of the most representative places in Chichicastenango. Built on an ancient Mayan foundation, this place reflects a unique fusion between Catholic beliefs and Mayan spirituality. In its stands and indoors, it is common to observe traditional rituals with incense, candles and offerings, making the visit an authentic cultural and spiritual experience.

Moreria Santo Tomas Fabrica De Mascaras

  • 40m
  • Admission ticket included
Moreria is an artisan workshop where traditional masks used in Guatemalan folk dances are made. During the visit, you can learn about the creation process, the materials used and the cultural significance of each piece. These masks represent historical, religious and mythical characters, being an essential part of the country’s festivities and traditions.

Mercado de Chichicastenango

  • 40m
  • Admission ticket included
The market is the heart of the town and one of the largest and most traditional in Central America. Here you will find an explosion of colours, aromas and culture, with handmade Mayan textiles, masks, crafts, flowers and local products. It is the ideal place to interact with local traders and experience the authenticity of ancestral trade.

Chichi Cemetery

  • 40m
  • Admission ticket included
Local cemetery stands out for its colourful tombs, where each tonality has a special meaning within the Mayan worldview. More than a resting place, it is a space full of symbolism, where families honour their loved ones with flowers, offerings and ceremonies. It provides deep insight into the traditions and relationship between life and death in local culture.

Location

Activity location

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    Santo Tomas Church
    • Plaza Mayor,
    • 14006, Chichicastenango, Guatemala

Meeting/Redemption Point

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    Calle Santander
    • Calle Santander
    • Panajachel, Sololá, Guatemala

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