Indigenous Communities Tour of San Juan Chamula and Zinacantán
Overview
Visit to the indigenous communities of San Juan Chamula and Zinacantán, places of ancestral traditions where through customs and typical costumes we can learn about the indigenous life of our peoples. Tour of the center of San Cristóbal de las Casas to see the main colonial-style buildings such as the Cathedral, the Church of Santo Domingo and other points of interest such as the Tourist Walk, among others. Return to Tuxtla Gutiérrez or San Cristóbal de las Casas.
This tour operates with a minimum of 2 people.
This tour operates with a minimum of 2 people.
Inclusions
- Air-conditioned vehicle
- Traveler's insurance on board the land unit
- Entrance fees to all the mentioned sites
What to expect
Itinerary
This is a typical itinerary for this product
Stop At: San Juan Chamula, San Juan Chamula, Southern Mexico
Located 10 km from San Cristóbal in this community you can see how three indigenous communities live, visit the pantheon, the church and learn about their roots. The most important events take place in the main square and you can buy beautiful handicrafts.
Duration: 1 hour
Stop At: Domicilio Conocido S/N, Centro C.P. 29350 Zinacantan, Chiapas, Zinacantan 29350 Mexico
A small valley, surrounded by hills and its church, of colonial origin but remodeled at the beginning of the 20th century, and the chapels of Esquipulas and San Sebastián. It is located 10 km from San Cristobal.
Duration: 1 hour
Stop At: San Cristobal de las Casas, San Cristobal de las Casas, Southern Mexico
We will visit the most important points of this beautiful city, we will walk through its streets, you can buy typical products of the region, in this city, the most important in the state of Chiapas.
Duration: 2 hours
This is a typical itinerary for this product
Stop At: San Juan Chamula, San Juan Chamula, Southern Mexico
Located 10 km from San Cristóbal in this community you can see how three indigenous communities live, visit the pantheon, the church and learn about their roots. The most important events take place in the main square and you can buy beautiful handicrafts.
Duration: 1 hour
Stop At: Domicilio Conocido S/N, Centro C.P. 29350 Zinacantan, Chiapas, Zinacantan 29350 Mexico
A small valley, surrounded by hills and its church, of colonial origin but remodeled at the beginning of the 20th century, and the chapels of Esquipulas and San Sebastián. It is located 10 km from San Cristobal.
Duration: 1 hour
Stop At: San Cristobal de las Casas, San Cristobal de las Casas, Southern Mexico
We will visit the most important points of this beautiful city, we will walk through its streets, you can buy typical products of the region, in this city, the most important in the state of Chiapas.
Duration: 2 hours
Additional information
- Not wheelchair accessible
- Stroller accessible
- Infants must sit on laps
- Infant seats available
- Most travelers can participate
- Face masks required for travelers in public areas
- Face masks required for guides in public areas
- Hand sanitizer available to travelers and staff
- Social distancing enforced throughout experience
- Regularly sanitized high-traffic areas
- Gear/equipment sanitized between use
- Transportation vehicles regularly sanitized
- Guides required to regularly wash hands
- Regular temperature checks for staff
- Temperature checks for travelers upon arrival
- This experience requires good weather. If it’s canceled due to poor weather, you’ll be offered a different date or a full refund
- This tour/activity will have a maximum of 17 travelers
- 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.
Raffaele C
August 2023
La nostra guida è stata molto appassionata e precisa nel raccontarci tutto riguardo queste due comunità locali e sul Messico in generale. Consiglio a tutti questo tour!
La nostra guida è stata molto appassionata e precisa nel raccontarci tutto riguardo queste due comunità locali e sul Messico in generale. Consiglio a tutti questo tour!Peter J
March 2023
Eine katholische Kirche ind der Rituale vergangener Zeiten ausgeführt werden. Tieropfer und für uns fremd anmutende Praktiken. Ich selbst habe gesehen wie ein Mann einem Opfer-Huhn der Hals gebrochen hat. Es herrscht strenges Fotografieverbot.
Eine katholische Kirche ind der Rituale vergangener Zeiten ausgeführt werden. Tieropfer und für uns fremd anmutende Praktiken. Ich selbst habe gesehen wie ein Mann einem Opfer-Huhn der Hals gebrochen hat. Es herrscht strenges Fotografieverbot.Jennifer_C
July 2023
This experience was really enjoyable and unique. It would have been difficult to replicate on our own. Our guide, Alex, was knowledgeable and patient with our questions. He was careful to respect the communities we visited and explained things to us clearly. We very much enjoyed our day and would...
This experience was really enjoyable and unique. It would have been difficult to replicate on our own. Our guide, Alex, was knowledgeable and patient with our questions. He was careful to respect the communities we visited and explained things to us clearly. We very much enjoyed our day and would recommend it to our friends.O3615NVfernandos
April 2023
Todo muy bien. Y caminamos mucho y compramos licor del que hacen en el pueblo de San Juan Chamula ok.
Todo muy bien. Y caminamos mucho y compramos licor del que hacen en el pueblo de San Juan Chamula ok.