San Juan Chamula and Zinacantán Indigenous Communities
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Inclusions
- Air-conditioned vehicle
- Entry/Admission - Zinacantan
- Entry/Admission - Church of St. Juan Bautista
What to expect
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Stop At: Church of St. Juan Bautista, Plaza Central, San Juan Chamula 29320 Mexico
The spiritual and religious syncretism of San Juan Chamula will leave you impacted, although it is forbidden to take pictures inside the church, you can admire the pre-Hispanic rituals that the community performs in its venerated church.
Duration: 1 hour
Stop At: Domicilio Conocido S/N, Centro C.P. 29350 Zinacantan, Chiapas, Zinacantan 29350 Mexico
In the beautiful community of Zincantán you will be able to admire how women weave the waist loom, as well as surprise you with their multi-colored embroidery. They will also invite you to their kitchen and you can try handmade tortillas and a traditional drink.
Duration: 2 hours
Additional information
- Wheelchair accessible
- Service animals allowed
- Near public transportation
- Infants must sit on laps
- Transportation is wheelchair accessible
- Travelers should have a moderate physical fitness level
- This tour/activity will have a maximum of 25 travelers
- Confirmation will be received at time of booking
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I was very lucky to visit both of these communities on the last day of festivals, so they were both full of people and atmosphere. I absolutely loved the church pictured here at Chamula. I'm catholic but not religious at all, but their mix of catholic and traditional faith just moved me.
I was very lucky to visit both of these communities on the last day of festivals, so they were both full of people and atmosphere. I absolutely loved the church pictured here at Chamula. I'm catholic but not religious at all, but their mix of catholic and traditional faith just moved me.I visited both villages. Don‘t go for the „we take you in a typical home of this village (zinancatan)“. It‘s not, it‘s a place to shop. But the handcrafted fabrics are stunningly beautiful. Our guide was Marina. She (said) is from Zinancatan. She had totally interesting stories to tell about her ...
I visited both villages. Don‘t go for the „we take you in a typical home of this village (zinancatan)“. It‘s not, it‘s a place to shop. But the handcrafted fabrics are stunningly beautiful. Our guide was Marina. She (said) is from Zinancatan. She had totally interesting stories to tell about her people, the indigenous people of Zinancatan. They are Mayans that separated a long time ago to become an own tribe, they did not like the politics. They have their on language. They decided the live like once upon a time. It reminded me of the Amish people. Unfortunately I don‘t remember the agency I book with. Just ask around in real de Guadeloupe (main only pedestrian street), somebody will know her. Her background story about her life seems a bit made up - but not sure. Same goes for San Juan Chamula. Lot‘s of knowledge. The thing to see here is the church or better said what is going on in the church. Won‘t spoil your experience.We had an excellent driver/guide, Miguel. He spoke English, French, the local dialects, and maybe more. In Zinacantán, we basically just went to a house and we’re told about traditions, tried the local drink, could put on the wedding attire and take pictures, and then shop. They also made us some...
We had an excellent driver/guide, Miguel. He spoke English, French, the local dialects, and maybe more. In Zinacantán, we basically just went to a house and we’re told about traditions, tried the local drink, could put on the wedding attire and take pictures, and then shop. They also made us some tacos and coffee in their traditional kitchen. Then we went to San Juan Chamula. We were told not to take pictures of people. There are a few mansions in the town, apparently related to some trade not talked about. We then went into the church. It’s not a traditional church, lots candles everywhere, definitely interesting. This tour was on time and lasted the amount of time advertised.San Juan Chamula is very fascinating with their syncretic mix of shamanism and Catholicism. Zinacantan is okay. Definitely a good trip.
San Juan Chamula is very fascinating with their syncretic mix of shamanism and Catholicism. Zinacantan is okay. Definitely a good trip.