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From Panajachel: Mayan Ritual and Worldview in Chichicastenango

By Conociendo Guate
Free cancellation available
Price is NZ$163 per adult

Features

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

Overview

  • Learn about religious syncretism in Chichicastenango
  • Explore the multicoloured market, one of the most vibrant and traditional markets in the world
  • Witness Mayan ceremonies of the K'iche' people
  • Learn about the sacred book Popol Vuh
  • Explore the cemetery, a place rich in symbolism, memory, and tradition.

Activity location

    • Chichicastenango
    • Chichicastenango, Quiché, Guatemala

Meeting/Redemption Point

    • Chichicastenango
    • Chichicastenango, Quiché, Guatemala

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From Panajachel: Mayan Ritual and Worldview in Chichicastenango
  • Activity duration is 8 hours8h
    8h
  • English
Starting time: 8:00 AM
Price details
NZ$171.30 x 2 AdultsNZ$342.60
Total
Price is NZ$342.60

What's included, what's not

  • What's includedWhat's included
    Return transport from Panajachel to Chichicastenango
  • What's includedWhat's included
    Entrance fees to any places that are visited
  • What's includedWhat's included
    Licensed local tour guide
  • What's excludedWhat's excluded
    Food and drinks
  • What's excludedWhat's excluded
    Tips (optional)

Know before you book

  • Not allowed: Alcohol and drugs, Explosive substances, Weapons or sharp objects
  • Not suitable for: People over 70 years, Visually impaired people, Wheelchair users

What you can expect

Discover the ancient magic of Chichicastenango in an authentic and unforgettable cultural experience.

Living Spirituality at the Church of Santo Tomás
Observe a traditional Mayan ceremony featuring incense and coloured candles, led by local spiritual guides. The ceremony is for respectful observation only, allowing you to appreciate the profound spiritual meaning and religious syncretism that characterise this sacred space.

Art and Tradition in Local Workshops
Visit a craft workshop where traditional costumes and ceremonial masks used in folk dances are made, and discover the symbolism and cultural heritage passed down from generation to generation.

The Most Colourful Market in the Altiplano
Explore one of Guatemala's most vibrant markets, brimming with Mayan textiles, flowers, fruits, and handicrafts, in an authentic setting that reflects the everyday life and cultural richness of the local people.

Multicoloured Cemetery with Panoramic View
Admire the iconic cemetery, famous for its brightly painted tombs that symbolise memory, respect, and spiritual connection within the Mayan worldview.

A comprehensive cultural experience that will allow you to understand the identity, spirituality, and living traditions of Chichicastenango.

Location

Activity location

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    • Chichicastenango
    • Chichicastenango, Quiché, Guatemala

Meeting/Redemption Point

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    • Chichicastenango
    • Chichicastenango, Quiché, Guatemala