Textiles and mysticism of Chiapas

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Inclusions / Exclusions

Mobile ticket
Offered in: English, Spanish
Private transport and pick up from your hotel
Entrance fee

Overview

This experience will bring you closer to the most important topics of THE HIGHLANDS OF CHIAPAS: mysticism, religion and customs of the indigenous people in SAN JUAN CHAMULA, the most visited town from San Cristobal and the beautiful textiles of SAN ANDRES LARRAINZAR. Amazing textiles from Larrainzar are common in the shops and markets of San Cristobal but few visitors come to this town located within a picturesque landscape in the mountains. During this tour you will get to know a little of the history and social context, approaching LIVING CULTURE in an interactive and respectful way. Our hallmark is interaction with local communities, as well as direct support for artisans.

Itinerary

San Juan Chamula

Cooperative of artisans who make traditional garments from sheep's wool. Artex Independent Art Gallery

2 hours
Iglesia de San Juan Bautista

your local expert shares the beliefs, religion and mysticism of this indigenous Tzotzil people full of ancestral traditions. Its people, descendants of the Mayans, have struggled to conserve the customs of their ancestors now mixed with the Catholic religion. Here I will explain the uses and customs of the place.

1 hour
Iglesia de San Lorenzo

Fusion of Catholic religion with local traditions

20 minutes
Zinacantan

We will visit a family cooperative of artisans who make garments on backstrap looms.

40 minutes

Additional Info

Infants are required to sit on an adult’s lap
Service animals allowed
Public transportation options are available nearby
Suitable for all physical fitness levels

Free Cancellation

May 02100% refund

May 03No refund

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We enjoyed talking with...

Published on Mar, 2024

We enjoyed talking with the weavers and learning more about their craft and family histories. Also enjoyed the food they prepared. The chapels we saw were very interesting

Exceptional day discovering Mayan culture & Crafts

Published on Jan, 2024

Our guide Rudy did an incredible job for which we are grateful. This tour allowed us to visit native Mayans in their homes where they taught us the process of weaving and creating their indigenous clothing, while allowing us to weave using a backstrap loom, and trying on traditional clothing. The families were kind and forthcoming about their culture and craft. Rudy’s explanation of the what we saw at the San Juan Baptiste Church in Chamula was thoughtful and complete. We felt honored to have experienced this. A day that will always be remembered.

Great experience

Published on Jul, 2021

I loved this tour! We could see how they produce their beautiful textiles from first hand,which was super interesting! The artisanien women were super friendly and open to questions! The food was delicious and you could even watch them making the tortillas! A big thank you to Rudy the guide, he was great and he explained us everything and answered patient all our questions. I totally recommend this tour, if you wanna learn more about traditions in chiapas!