San Juan Chamula and Zinacantán Tour from San Cristóbal de las Casas
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Experience Highlights
Discover Mexican indigenous culture with this day trip to San Juan Chamula and Zinacantan from San Cristobal de las Casas. Explore two communities that maintain the customs and culture of Mexico's original peoples. Discover their handicrafts and taste their traditional food. You will also be accompanied by a local guide who will tell you the history of these picturesque villages.
- Learn first-hand about the culture of Mexico's native peoples by visiting San Juan Chamula and Zinacantan.
- Admire the architecture of the churches and discover the religious syncretism of San Juan Chamula.
- Taste the traditional gastronomy and learn how weavings are made in Zinacantán.
What’s included
- Return transport in a comfortable vehicle.
- Local guide.
- Entrance fees to the places visited.
- Pick up at the hotel and transfer to the centre of San Cristobal de las Casas.
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Step by Step
Embark on a cultural journey and immerse yourself in the history of Mexico with this day trip to San Juan Chamula and Zinacantán from San Cristóbal de las Casas. You'll learn about the fascinating culture of Mexico's native peoples while discovering their traditions. A local guide will accompany you during the day and tell you the history of these villages. You will also get to taste traditional food and see how they weave by hand and make handicrafts.
In San Juan Chamula, you will visit the local church. Here you will have the opportunity to witness one of Mexico's most interesting religious traditions. The church combines elements of Catholicism with indigenous beliefs. You will see how the inhabitants perform their rituals and ceremonies. You can also admire the altars decorated with flowers and candles, which reflect the spirituality and connection with nature of this community.
In the indigenous community of Zinacantán you will have the opportunity to visit the artisans' workshops and see their work. Zinacantán is known for its traditional weavings, so you will be able to buy beautiful handmade pieces and watch them being made. You will also have the opportunity to taste traditional food and learn about the influence of the native peoples on Mexican gastronomy.