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By Connections Guatemala Travel
Free cancellation available
Price is P 6,609 per adult
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Features

  • Free cancellation available
  • 9h 30m
  • Mobile voucher
  • Instant confirmation
  • Selective hotel pickup
  • Multiple languages

Overview

  • Discover the heart of Guatemala’s living Maya culture on a full day Chichicastenango Market Tour from Antigua. Travel through the scenic Guatemalan Highlands and explore one of Central America’s most famous traditional markets, filled with colorful textiles, handicrafts, fresh produce, flowers, and local traditions.
    Visit the iconic Santo Tomás Church, where Maya spirituality and Catholic traditions come together, and learn about the ceremonies, beliefs, and customs that make Chichicastenango unique.
    With transportation from Antigua and a knowledgeable local guide, this experience goes beyond sightseeing, offering an authentic connection with Guatemala’s history, people, and culture.
    Chichicastenango day trip from Antigua and experience one of Guatemala’s most colorful and culturally important destinations.

Activity location

  • Santo Tomas Church
    • Plaza Mayor,
    • 14006, Chichicastenango, Guatemala

Meeting/Redemption Point

  • Santo Tomas Church
    • Plaza Mayor,
    • 14006, Chichicastenango, Guatemala

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Antigua Chichicastenango Market and Maya Culture Tour

  • Activity duration is 9 hours and 30 minutes9h 30m
    9h 30m
  • English

Pickup included

Starting time: 8:00
Price details
P 6,609.44 x 2 AdultsP 13,218.88
Total
Price is P 13,218.88

What's included, what's not

  • Inclusions
    Local guide (English & Spanish)
  • Inclusions
    Visit to Chichicastenango Cemetery
  • Inclusions
    Entrance fee
  • Inclusions
    Air-conditioned vehicle
  • Inclusions
    Hotel pickup and drop-off in Antigua Guatemala
  • Exclusions
    Breakfast
  • Exclusions
    Lunch

Know before you book

    • Infants are required to sit on an adult’s lap
    • Not recommended for travelers with spinal injuries
    • Not recommended for pregnant travelers
    • Not recommended for travelers with poor cardiovascular health
    • Suitable for all physical fitness levels

Activity itinerary

Santo Tomas Church

  • 30m
  • Admission ticket included
Visit the historic Church of Santo Tomás and discover the extraordinary encounter between Mayan spiritual traditions and the Catholic religion. On its stairs it is still possible to observe flowers, incense, candles and different expressions of local spirituality.

Mercado de Chichicastenango

  • 30m
  • Admission ticket included
Immerse yourself in the famous Chichicastenango Market. Walk among stalls filled with: textiles and huipiles Handicrafts fruits and vegetables Flowers Local products Masks Traditional fabrics Guatemalan Memories You'll also have time to interact with merchants and buy handicrafts directly from local vendors.

Moreria Santo Tomas Fabrica De Mascaras

  • 20m
  • Admission ticket included
Visit a morería or traditional mask workshop and learn about the meaning that these pieces have within Guatemalan ceremonial dances and festivities.

Cementerio De Chichicastenango

  • 30m
  • Admission ticket included
Continue to the famous Chichicastenango cemetery. Find out why the tombs use different colors and learn about some of the beliefs related to Mayan life, death, family, and worldview.

Antigua

  • 15m
This tour starts and ends in Antigua Guatemala, making it an ideal option for travelers who want to explore the colorful Chichicastenango Market in one day. With round-trip transportation from Antigua, you can discover Guatemala’s vibrant culture, Maya traditions, local handicrafts, and one of the country’s most iconic markets in a comfortable and convenient experience.

Location

Activity location

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    Santo Tomas Church
    • Plaza Mayor,
    • 14006, Chichicastenango, Guatemala

Meeting/Redemption Point

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    Santo Tomas Church
    • Plaza Mayor,
    • 14006, Chichicastenango, Guatemala

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