Tour to San Juan Chamula & Zinacantan
Overview
San Cristobal is made up of a series of traditional barrios (neighborhoods), each of which is known for a particular trade or custom, such as ironworking, carpentry, and woodcarving.
On this tour, you will visit San Juan Chamula village who owns a church unlike any other. The picturesque, centuries-old Iglesia San Juan has whitewashed walls and a brightly painted entrance that looks out upon the town square.
After you will visit Zinacantan village, you'll have the opportunity to learn all about the work of the women of Zinacantán, who weave uniquely beautiful textiles with a special loom attached to their belts. Having admired the traditional hupiles and blankets, you'll then have the opportunity to taste the local fare and try a local dish.
Inclusions
- Hotel pickup and drop-off (selected hotels only)
- Transport by air-conditioned minivan
- Professional guide
- Entry/Admission - Zinacantan
What to expect
This is a typical itinerary for this product
Stop At: San Juan Chamula, San Juan Chamula, Southern Mexico
San Juan Chamula, (10 km from San Cristobal de las Casas) is a town steeped in history, and yet also allows a look into the Mayas of today This is the largest Maya township in Chiapas with a population over 40, 000 Tzotzil speakers, one of the 31 Mayan languages. This region is known for its agricultural and ceremonial lifestyles, which are a mixture of Catholic and Mayan beliefs. The Catholic Church of St. John the Baptist, in fact, is not part of any Diocese because residents desire the freedom to perform various types of rituals.
Duration: 1 hour
Stop At: Domicilio Conocido S/N, Centro C.P. 29350 Zinacantan, Chiapas, Zinacantan 29350 Mexico
The road to the village of San Lorenzo Zinancantan is about 11 km. long. Zinancantán people are also Tzotzil Mayans and the predominant dress is in very distinctive costumes of pink and purple. Admire the first hand the laborious handmade work of the weaver women, who, with a loom at their waists, make magnificent textile pieces such as 'Huipiles', tablecloths, bedspreads and cushion covers
Duration: 1 hour 30 minutes
Stop At: San Cristobal de las Casas, San Cristobal de las Casas, Southern Mexico
Walk along the picturesque streets of San Cristobal de las Casas
At San Cristobal de Las Casas you will visit the historical center including Zocalo (main plaza), the Cathedral, the Law Faculty, and other buildings rich in colonial architecture such as the Casa de las Artesanias, Casa de Cultura and the Arco del Carmen. The final part of the tour is the visit to the central market and Santo Domingo Church.
Duration: 2 hours
Additional information
- Wheelchair accessible
- Children must be accompanied by an adult
- Child rate applies only when sharing with 2 paying adults
- Operates in all weather conditions, please dress appropriately
- Infants must sit on laps
- Most travelers can participate
- Regularly sanitized high-traffic areas
- Transportation vehicles regularly sanitized
- This tour/activity will have a maximum of 12 travelers
- Confirmation will be received at time of booking
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Cancellation
On the morning we were scheduled to visit the Sumidero Canyon, Lucero, the administrator of Cepsu called to advise the tour had been cancelled due to bad weather. She quickly rearranged our day to visit 2 indigenous communities, and our family of 4 ended up having a private tour. Our tour guide, ...
On the morning we were scheduled to visit the Sumidero Canyon, Lucero, the administrator of Cepsu called to advise the tour had been cancelled due to bad weather. She quickly rearranged our day to visit 2 indigenous communities, and our family of 4 ended up having a private tour. Our tour guide, Nahum, was professional, courteous, knowledgeable and very pleasant to spend the day with. He gave us a lot f information about the two communities we visited. We had an extremely interesting day, despite the bad weather. I highly recommend this tour company. They are professional and a pleasure to deal with. Our trip to Chiapas was made all the more enjoyable thanks to them.9.30 to 2.30 is hardly a full day tour, did not go to markets or central plaza or cathedral. The indigenous communities were good, but overall did not deliver what is in the tour description.
9.30 to 2.30 is hardly a full day tour, did not go to markets or central plaza or cathedral. The indigenous communities were good, but overall did not deliver what is in the tour description.Hermoso y pintoresco lugar para pasar unos días de descanso. Restaurantes con comida regional y nacional mucho que ver y un clima agradable además hay para todos presupuesto$$$. Lo único malo es que cuando fuí los templos estaban cerrados por lo del temblor pasado.
Hermoso y pintoresco lugar para pasar unos días de descanso. Restaurantes con comida regional y nacional mucho que ver y un clima agradable además hay para todos presupuesto$$$. Lo único malo es que cuando fuí los templos estaban cerrados por lo del temblor pasado.Los recorridos valen mucho la pena, puedes escoger varias opciones de recorrido, nosotros fuimos a las lagunas de Montebello y llegamos hasta la frontera con Guatemala, también fuimos a la cascada el chiflón, es un lugar espectacular y las cascadas están super bonitas. Otro de los recorridos es z...
Los recorridos valen mucho la pena, puedes escoger varias opciones de recorrido, nosotros fuimos a las lagunas de Montebello y llegamos hasta la frontera con Guatemala, también fuimos a la cascada el chiflón, es un lugar espectacular y las cascadas están super bonitas. Otro de los recorridos es zinacantán y San Juan Chamula. En zinacantán te llevan a un taller de bordadoras y tejedoras de telar de cintrura, muy bonita experiencia. En Chamula no fue tan lindo, son gente muy particular y cuidan mucho la entrada a su templo, no puedes tomar fotos dentro del lugar y si te cachan te multan, sigan las indicaciones de sus guia en este lugar. La gente ahí no es muy grata.Wir haben den Ausflug mit dem eigenen Auto gemacht. Die Kirche in Chamula ist ein Muss und wirklich was besonderes. Die Riten in der Kirche (Mischung aus Indigenen und katholischen Elementen) sind sehenswert. Achtung beim Fotografieren : ist verboten und wird auch in der Kirche überwacht. Zinacan...
Wir haben den Ausflug mit dem eigenen Auto gemacht. Die Kirche in Chamula ist ein Muss und wirklich was besonderes. Die Riten in der Kirche (Mischung aus Indigenen und katholischen Elementen) sind sehenswert. Achtung beim Fotografieren : ist verboten und wird auch in der Kirche überwacht. Zinacantan ist weniger interessant, es gibt nur mehr eine Handvoll Betriebe die indigene Bekleidung herstellen.Ho visitato questa chiesa San Juan chamula e sono rimasto esterrefatto dalla devozione delle persone che pregano tutta la chiesa e piena di candele tantissime e per terra ci sono aghi di pino e 5 grossi recipienti dove brucia l, incenso non si può assolutamente fotografare all, interno perché dic...
Ho visitato questa chiesa San Juan chamula e sono rimasto esterrefatto dalla devozione delle persone che pregano tutta la chiesa e piena di candele tantissime e per terra ci sono aghi di pino e 5 grossi recipienti dove brucia l, incenso non si può assolutamente fotografare all, interno perché dicono che porti via l, anima