Top Experiences in Chichicastenango

Along the way areas will be observed wooded and there is a valley where a variety of vegetables are grown, as well as fruits and vegetables grown by the local population. Upon arriving at chichicastenango begins the walking tour in the beautiful and colorful market and visits the Church of Santo Tomás, built in 1540 on the base of a pre-Hispanic archaeological temple, considered Colonial architecture. The next destination you will discover history and culture in the mystical ruins of Iximche, the last capital of the Mayans. enjoy of views of the indigenous western highlands of Guatemala. A Once you arrive, you will be amazed at this peaceful site. Iximche, who means "place of the sacred corn trees", it is exuberant and vibrant. During your tour, your knowledgeable guide will lead you around the site and will explain the many myths, legends and facts that surround the Mayans.

Visit several of Guatemala’s Spanish colonial towns and modern-day Mayan villages on this 5-day tour with an informative and entertaining guide, including round-trip transport from Guatemala City. You’ll learn about local history and culture amid gorgeous natural surroundings, with a boat ride across the volcanic region of Lake Atitlán. Be amazed by the diversity of daily customs, crafts and clothing in Antigua, Chichicastenango, Panajachel and Santiago Atitlán!

Tour available only on market days. (Thursdays and Sundays)

Visit one of the most colorful markets in Central America. In this chichicastenango market you will have the opportunity to meet handicraft market, vegetable and fruit market, also in the tour you will visit the church and cemetery where you will have the opportunity to see people of Mayan origin doing Mayan ceremonies in places sacred

Then we will go to Panajachel in transport that will take us and then we will take a boat that will take us to visit two villages on the shore of the lake where we can see a cooperative of textile weavers, medicinal plants, local painters, chocolate factory, Look at churches.

Visit and know the best attractions of Guatemala. Without a doubt Guatemala is a country with impressive sites, full of romance and adventure. We know that there are many more tourist places in each department, but we suggest these options as they are great to meet them.

At Chichicastenango Maya Market you will witness ancient Indian rituals at the Santo Tomas Church,also enjoy the picturesque outdoor market where locals from the region gather to buy and sell fruits, vegetables, flowers, grains, animals, textiles and handicrafts.

Depart from Antigua early in the morning to Chichicastenango Maya market, and witness ancient Indian rituals at the Santo Tomas Church and enjoy the picturesque outdoor market where locals from the region gather to buy and sell fruits, vegetables, flowers, grains, animals, textiles and handicrafts.

Then, enjoy views at the beautiful Lake Atitlan in the Western highlands region.

Today is market day in Chichicastenango! On your way to Chichicastenango stop at El Mirador of Lake Atitlan for a panoramic view of the lake, one of the most beautiful in the world, with its crystalline-azure waters in the crater bowl below. Continue to Chichicastenango to visit the most colorful and picturesque Indian open-air market in Guatemala. Hundreds of Indians from the surrounding countryside gather to barter their goods and products.

You will be pick up in your hotel to start a journey to the Guatemalan highlands to appreciate the colorful market of Chichicastenango, their culture, syncretism, traditions and customs. You'll appreciate the variety of handicrafts and textiles, while also observe their customs. Also we visit the colorful cementery of Chichicastenango.

The trip consists of a visit to the open market of Chichicastenango on the first day. On the second day you will be visiting Panajachel and Lake Atitlan on a boat.

In Chichicastenango you will be able to explore the indigenous market and be witness of the incessant exchange of fruits, vegetables and handicrafts between local people and foreigners.

Lake Atitlán was formed when a volcanic caldera depleted of its magma. Three stately volcanoes, Atitlan, Tolimán and San Pedro rise gracefully from its southern shore, their perfect cones reflected in the azure mirror of the lake. Weaving made and worn by the Maya-Tzutujil and Cakchiquel women who live around the lake and many of the men also wear traditional, hand-woven clothing.

Panajachel is a great place to start a journey to the stunningly beautiful and culturally vibrant Chichicastenango.

Located only a short drive away through the breathtaking natural landscapes of the western highlands of Guatemala, Chichicastenango is home to the famous Santo Tomas Church, an iconic colonial structure with bright white walls and stairs at its base where many devotees burn incense, bring flowers, and show their gratitude.

Upon arriving in Chichicastenango, you will be amazed by the number of colors, textiles, street traditional food, and all kinds of sales in the market. We will visit the indoor and outdoor market, make stops to buy if you wish, and learn about the great history of this market, its people, its traditions, and its religion. Afterward, we will visit the Santo Tomas Church, and at the end of the day, we will go to the Pascual Abaj Hill, where if we are lucky, we´ll see a traditional Mayan ceremony.

Chichicastenango is an indigenous Town in the Guatemalan Highlands where a kaleidoscope of colors takes place. You'll are able to interact with Local people, dressed the original Mayan gowns.
Home to one of the largest outdoor markets in Latin America, is not only Guatemala’s biggest and best market, but also its most historic. This little town has been a main trading center since before the conquistadors arrived in the Americas.

Afterwards imagine an immense lake, sparkling in the sunlight, surrounded by mountains and volcanoes covered with blooming wildflowers and lots of Mayan Culture...That’s exactly where we'll take you to discover the lake’s secret magic.

Join this 4-day tour with an informative and entertaining guide, including round-trip transport from Guatemala City.

You’ll learn about local history and culture of Antigua and Guatemala City.

Explore the colorful market of Chichicastenango.

Depart from Guatemala City to visit Chichicastenango Maya Market to witness ancient Indian rituals at the Santo Tomas Church and to enjoy the picturesque outdoor market, where locals from the region gather to buy and sell fruits, vegetables, flowers, grains, animals, textiles and handicrafts.

Enjoy and discover the colorful market day of Chichicastenango! This is an unique experience that you will see how is the local people live and doing their activities in the market days. The real Mayan culture is still live. Also since their typical dress till the Mayan language that they speak.

The tour of the Guatemalan highlands is a contrast of nature and unique culture, our first point to visit is the Chichicastenango Handicrafts Market which is mounted only on Thursdays and Sundays, in the place we will know the daily life of the Quichés Mayas, so the same time for handicraft purchases is very important, in the afternoon the visit is to the population of Panajachel, for lunch and have a panoramic view of the beautiful lake of Atitlan that formed just over 85,000 years
and that is now guarded by three imposing volcanoes, at the end the return to Guatemala City begins.

Immerse yourself in Guatemala’s fascinating history and beautiful scenery on this 8-day tour. See some of Guatemala’s best-known destinations as you take a city sightseeing tour around Antigua, enjoy a boat ride on Lake Atitlan, visit the Mayan ruins of Yaxha and Tikal, hike up Pacaya Volcano and more. This all-inclusive tour includes transportation and overnight accommodation, making it a convenient way to get the most out of your trip to Guatemala!

Chichicastenango (local refers to it as Chichi) is an indigenous town in the Guatemalan Highlands where a kaleidoscope of colors takes place, is one of the largest markets in Central America, locals who come far and wide to buy and sell products also visit their loved ones in the cementary, yes we will visit the cementary. The market is full of vegetables, fruits, handcrafts, textiles, artifacts, street food.One of our principal visits is the artisanal traditional mask factory and Santo Thomas church (built in 1540) over the base of an archeological pre-Colombian temple, where we will experience the Guatemalan syncretism. We will explore the city by walking but also tasting fruits of the season like the traditional and original type of GUATEMALA BANANA as well as the traditional PAN DE MUERTO ‘bread of dead”. The bread is offered up honoring the four elements of life to those that are no longer in this physical cosmos.Our lunch will be served by the local family for all type of dietary

A nice experience to be involved with the Mayan people when the environment turns full of colors, mystical ambiance in the Mayan church, ceremonies, and full of products for locals and visitors. Also to have the experience of seeing close Mayan rituals in the cemetery and religious petitions to the deaths in the underworld. You will have the opportunity with our experienced guides to discover and learn deeply about the Mayan culture.

Our adventure starts at 7:00 am with our team picking you up at your hotel. The transportation service included in this tour is private, exclusively for you and your companion or group. All our vehicles are recent models with A/C, reclinable seats and cooler on board. The guide will accompany you along the tour and will share the history and secrets of these fascinating destinations.

The detailed itinerary goes as follows:

07:00 am - Antigua hotel pick up

09:30 am - Arrival at Chichicastenango and tour at the village visiting the following places: Market, churches and typical stores

12:30 pm - Tour ending and free time to have lunch (meal not included in price)

02:00 pm - Transfer from Chichicastenango to Iximche

03:30 pm - Arrival at Mayan ruins and tour

05:00 pm - Transfer from Iximche to Antigua Guatemala

06:30 pm - Arrival at Antigua

You will know the Guatemalan culture and the most attractive places in the country, as well as history and taste the typical dishes of this nation.

This full day tour takes you to Guatemala’s most famous market.

This market is a traditional indigenous Quiche market, and includes a walk to the cemetery and Paschal Abaj, the Shaman Hill. You are likely to witness a sacred Fire Cleansing Ceremony conducted by a Mayan shaman. Learn about the Mayan story of creation, the Mayan ceremony, the base-20 counting system, and the 5,000 year-old Mayan calendar. Even visit the Mayor's office.

We will leave around 6 a.m. from your hotel in La Antigua Guatemala and drive 3 hours to Chichicastenango.  If you don´t have breakfast included in your hotel we will stop to eat on the way (not included).  At our arrival we will walk around the market where we will see how local vendors sales their agriculture products (lots of colors, people and opportunities for great pictures here).  After that we will visit the local church where we will see people performing ceremonies inside the catholic church. Inside this church the original copy of the famous book Popol Vuh was found.  We will learn about local traditions and mayan history.  We will have time to shop around the market for people that wants to leave the market with a souvenir and before we leave back to Antigua we will have lunch at Hotel Santo Tomas (not included).  This lunch is very special because it will give you an opportunity to try several plates from all over Guatemala. Return to La Antigua  (3 hours) to end the tour.

Visit to the most important handicrafts market in the western region where syncretism can be visualized on a large scale since the local people have preserved their Mayan beliefs which are mixed with Catholic practices, this place is multicolored since the Quiché people He still wears his regional costume, on our visit it is contemplated to enter the morerías, the market, the Santo Tomas church and the Turkaj hill where the Maya Pascual Abaj shrine is located, we will have time for lunch and shopping, at the end we begin the return to Guatemala city.