Chichicastenango Market is considered the largest and most colorful market in Latin America
Highlights
* Authenticity of the mayan culture combined with a symphony of colors coming of the typical dress of Chichicastenango
* Visit the Colorful Market of Chichicastenango
* Views of Lake Atitlan and the towns surrounding Panajachel
included with
* Roundtrip Hotel Transfers (shared) from Guatemala City
* Bilingual Guide (English and Spanish)
* Lunch (you can add lunch for extra price) see option.
excluded by
* Meals (Lunch) or you can add a lunch in Optional Extras for additional price.
* Beverages
* Optional Gratuities
Essential
Information
* Minimum of 2 passengers (adults) is required for the tour to run. If the minimum size is not reached, the tour is subject to cancellation and all tickets are refunded or rescheduled.
* Tours include bilingual guide (English and Spanish).
* It is recommended that you bring walking shoes, hat, sunglasses, and a camera.
* Please contact us if you need a guide in any other language. French, German and Italian in private services, subject to additional costs and guide availability.
* For groups of 10 persons or more, please contact Gray Line Guatemala to arrange. info@graylineguatemala.com
Itinerary
Excursion to the Chichicastenango Market, considered one of the largest and most colorful markets in Latin America with a panoramic view of Lake Atitlán.
You will be picked up at your hotel in Guatemala City and transfer to Chichicastenango, sometimes your transfer will be via Antigua Guatemala below a brief summary of what to expect on your way.
We will go to the west of the country where most of the indigenous villages of Guatemala are concentrated. On the way to our destination we will start in a wooded area surrounded by pine trees and other tree species continuing our journey we will see a valley where a variety of vegetables are grown, as well as fruits and vegetables grown by local people.
Upon our arrival at the market we will start our walking tour inside the market. It is the center of the city and at the heart of commercial life of "maxeños" (name given to the indigenous people of Chichicastenango, derived from Max which means Tomás in the Quiché language). The merchants descend every Thursday and Sunday to the central square to sell their products in this impressive indigenous market that has changed very little over the centuries.
We will observe the colorful handicrafts and handmade by local inhabitants of the región also you can see various merchandise, such as clay crafts, typical textiles, fruits, vegetables, meats and seafood, flowers and the regional costumes of the place.
We are also going to visit Santo Tomás Church, built in 1540 on the basis of a pre-Hispanic archaeological temple. This church is a splendid example of colonial architecture, as the Mayan and Latin influence mixes both inside and outside of the church over time. After exploring the market you can enjoy a delicious lunch (not included, but you can add it on optionals for additional cost)
At the end of our walk we will continue to the town of Panajachel, which is located on Lake Atitlan. We will visit Calle Santander and enjoy a spectacular view of the lake which is considered one of the most beautiful lakes in the world. Three spectacular volcanoes, Tolimán, Atitlán and San Pedro form the natural framework of the lake itself. Time to take pictures.
At the end of our tour we return to Guatemala City via Antigua Guatemala.
