Chichicastenango Market Day Tour from Panajachel


7 hours
Pick-up offered
Free cancellation
2 - 15
Mobile ticket

Overview

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.

Inclusions

  • Round-trip transport by air-conditioned minivan or coach
  • Hotel pickup and drop-off (centrally located Panajachel hotels only)

What to expect

Itinerary
This is a typical itinerary for this product

Stop At: Pascual Abaj, Chichicastenango Guatemala

A small hill on the outskirts of Chichi. There are ceremonial areas at the top, and a mask museum at the entrance.

Duration: 30 minutes

Stop At: Mercado de Chichicastenango, Btw 7a & 8a Calle, Chichicastenango 14006 Guatemala

The market is in the center of town.

Duration: 2 hours

Additional information

  • Children must be accompanied by an adult
  • A minimum of 2 people per booking is required
  • Wheelchair accessible
  • Stroller accessible
  • Service animals allowed
  • Transportation is wheelchair accessible
  • Most travelers can participate
  • This is a private tour/activity. Only your group will participate
  • Confirmation will be received at time of booking

Ticket delivery

You can present either a paper or an electronic voucher for this activity.

Cancellation

For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours in advance of the start time of the experience.
MXchen
December 2022

Mit 'farbenfroh' und vielfältig kann der hiesige Markt, das Treiben der HändlerInnen und KäuferInnen bezeichnet werden. Die Auswahl und Frische der offerierten Produkte weiss zu beeindrucken - Tipp auf die farbenfrohen, ausdrucksstarken Wandmalereien im Treppenhaus der Markthalle achten

Simone_B
April 2023

We had a great time. Emanuel did an amazing job and we definitely recommend this tour to anyone. He was very honest and authentic and asked for our personal preferences and adapted the tour to our interests and needs.

Antigua G
April 2018

Chichicastenango Market Days which are Thursday and Sundays becoming an overcrowded Tourist event which has driven the local Artisans away from the market. On these days you can hardly walk through the market the crowds are so bad. I recommend going on non Tourist Market days. You will find the...

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