Tour to San Juan Chamula & Zinacantan Indian communities

4.4
(8 reviews)

5 hours (approximately)
Pickup offered
Offered in: English and 1 more

Join this original tour of San Cristobal de Las Casas, a mix of Indigenous and local villages full of colors and traditions.
San Cristobal is made up of a series of traditional barrios (neighborhoods), each of which is known for a particular trade or custom, such as ironworking, carpentry, and woodcarving.

On this tour, you will visit San Juan Chamula village who owns a church unlike any other. The picturesque, centuries-old Iglesia San Juan has whitewashed walls and a brightly painted entrance that looks out upon the town square.
After you will visit Zinacantan village, you'll have the opportunity to learn all about the work of the women of Zinacantán, who weave uniquely beautiful textiles with a special loom attached to their belts. Having admired the traditional hupiles and blankets, you'll then have the opportunity to taste the local fare and try a local dish.

What's Included

Professional guide in the included option
Transport by air-conditioned minivan
Hotel pickup and drop-off (selected hotels only)
Food and drinks

Meeting and pickup

Pickup points
You can choose a pickup location at checkout (multiple pickup locations are available).
Pickup details:

We pick up from any hotel located in San Cristobal de las Casas Downtown.

Itinerary

Duration: 5 hours (approximately)
  • 1

    San Juan Chamula, (10 km from San Cristobal de las Casas) is a town steeped in history, and yet also allows a look into the Mayas of today This is the largest Maya township in Chiapas with a population over 40,000 Tzotzil speakers, one of the 31 Mayan languages. This region is known for its agricultural and ceremonial lifestyles, which are a mixture of Catholic and Mayan beliefs. The Catholic Church of St. John the Baptist, in fact, is not part of any Diocese because residents desire the freedom to perform various types of rituals.

    1 hour Admission ticket free
  • 2

    The road to the village of San Lorenzo Zinancantan is about 11 km. long. Zinancantán people are also Tzotzil Mayans and the predominant dress is in very distinctive costumes of pink and purple. Admire the first hand the laborious handmade work of the weaver women, who, with a loom at their waists, make magnificent textile pieces such as 'Huipiles', tablecloths, bedspreads and cushion covers

    1 hour 30 minutes Admission ticket included

Additional info

  • Wheelchair accessible
  • Infants are required to sit on an adult’s lap
  • Suitable for all physical fitness levels
  • Children must be accompanied by an adult
  • Operates in all weather conditions, please dress appropriately
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Tags

Day Trips
Half-day Tours
Bus Tours
Cultural Tours
Historical Tours
City Tours
Small Group
Short term availability

Cancellation Policy

For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.

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