San Juan Chamula-Zinacantan

In this half-day tour we'll get a closer look at some of the fascinating highland Maya villages around San Cristobal as well as a guided tour of San Cristobal itself. We'll leave the hotel at around 09:30 and head for the fascinating Tzotzil Maya settlement of San Juan Chamula, famous for its unique religious practices blending Catholic and Maya beliefs. During our tour, we'll learn about the culture and traditions of this remarkable community. We visit first their atmospheric cemetery with its Maya crosses spread out across a hill. And from there we'll wander through the village to the main church of the community. Our next stop, San Lorenzo Zinacatan, is another Tzotzil-speaking community. This is one of the most colourful communities in the highlands, and this can be seen in the brilliant red, blue and purple clothing embroidered with large flowers worn by the local people. We'll visit the main church of the community and we'll also meet local people with the chance to buy some of their beautiful work. hen on the way back we we will go on a guided tour of the beautiful colonial city of San Cristobal de las Casas before arriving back at our hotel at around 14:30.

This excursion takes about 5 hours and includes hotel pick up and drop off, all transfers and the services of a bilingual guide. Please note that you will have to make your own arrangements for lunch. We suggest you bring comfortable shoes and clothes, sunglasses and a cap, sun block and extra cash.

Address or meeting point

Hotels is san cristobal de las casas.

Hours & minutes

The tour takes 5 hours long.

Start or opening time

09:30 am

End or closing time

14:30 pm

Guides & companions

Is it done with a guide, a driver and/or an instructor? The tour is done with a tour guide.

Which languages do guide/instructors speak? Spanish and English

Are they trained in CPR/First Aid? Yes

Shopping information

Is there a shop? How much time is spent on shopping? Yes there are markets and we give 30 minutes of shopping.

Are credit/debit cards accepted? Which ones? No.

Are any commercial stops made during the tour? No.

Content & Specialized items

List all additional items clients need to bring (towels,...) Comfortable clothes, sunglasses, camera, cap.

List the specific clothing required Comfortable clothes, comfortable shoes.

Meals

Is lunch/dinner included on this tour? No, meals are not included.

Physical condition

What is the fitness level required? Good.

Would people with limited mobility have accessibility problems? (to the vehicle, to the restaurant,...) Yes.

Is it feasible for wheelchair-confined persons? No, the tour is not done with wheelchair.

Advisories

Which currencies are accepted? Mexican pesos

Is a waiver required for participation? No.

Product price detail

Departure and Arrival from San Cristobal Hotels

Age of child

Appropriate age for child ticket from 2 to 11 years

For cancellation up to 3 days, a full refund will be given. For cancellation up to 1 days, 50% refund will be given.