Cultural Tour in Chichicastenango

Cultural Tour in Chichicastenango

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Cultural Tour in Chichicastenango

Duration: 10 hours
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MYR 529.19

Highlights

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.

Itinerary

  • Pascual Abaj

    1 hoursAdmission Ticket Free
    Cerro Pascual Abaj is one of the most important places for the inhabitants of the Chichicastenango municipality, in Quiché. In fact, since at the top of the hill offerings are made to one of the Mayan gods, Pascual Abaj.
  • Saint Thomas Church

    1 hoursAdmission Ticket Free
    The Parish Church of Santo Tomás in Chichicastenango was founded in 1540 and there are several stories about its construction. One of them claims that the temple was built on a pre-Hispanic site. In front of the Church of Santo Tomás is the Church of the Chapel of Calvary of the Lord Buried. In fact, it is stated that for the Mayan culture the first is the superworld and the second is the underworld, which is used to contact the ancestor spirits.
  • Plaza y Mercado Santo Tomas

    2 hoursAdmission Ticket Free
    The Chichicastenango Market is known for its beautiful colors, the market days are usually Thursdays and Sundays where the variety of articles and merchandise of hundreds of colors increases. It is located in front of the central church in the town's main square, selling clay handicrafts, typical fabrics, fruits, vegetables, and more.
  • Moreria Santo Tomas Fabrica De Mascaras

    20 minsAdmission Ticket Free
    Chichicastenango’s mulberries are guardians of the Mayan and colonial tradition, where the art of making masks and costumes for Moors and Christian dances is preserved. Visiting the Moreria Santo Tomas is a unique opportunity to appreciate the lively craftsmanship and understand the cultural richness of this Quito municipality.
  • Cementerio De Chichicastenango

    30 minsAdmission Ticket Free
    Chichicastenango Cemetery is not only a place of burial, but a cultural and spiritual symbol where Catholic tradition and the Mayan worldview merge. Its multicolored tombs make it a unique place in the world, reflecting how the inhabitants celebrate life and honor their dead.

What's included

INCLUDED

Private transportation
Tour guide.

NOT INCLUDED

Feeding

Additional information

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Mobile or paper ticket accepted
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Infants and small children can ride in a pram or stroller
Public transportation options are available nearby
Infants are required to sit on an adult’s lap
Travelers should have at least a moderate level of physical fitness

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