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Visit to San Juan Chamula and Zinacatan Indigenous Communties from San Cristobal | 5 hours

19 Reviews | San Cristóbal de las Casas
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Inclusions / Exclusions

  • Mobile ticket
  • Offered in: English, Spanish
  • Pickup and drop-off from designated meeting points
  • Local taxes
  • Transport by air-conditioned minivan
  • Food and drinks
  • Gratuities
  • Hotel pickup and drop-off

Overview

A unique experience to live with natives of the communities of San Juan Chamula and Zinacatan and learn a little of their traditions.

Meeting points

Portal 9, Sta Lucia, 29200 San Cristóbal de las Casas, Chis., Mexico

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Cafeteria Al Grano Cafe. Direccion: Portal Oriente No. 9. enfrente del zocalo, Col. Centro. El tour sale de la cafetería Al Grano, el conductor llega a recogerte en ese punto.

End point

This activity ends back at the meeting point.

Itinerary

  • San Juan Chamula

    It is an indigenous community of the Tzotzil ethnic group, with deeply rooted beliefs, they will visit the church and if it is Sunday, they will be able to enjoy the local market, with its colors and natural products

    2 hours

  • Zinacantan

    Zinacantán still conserve traditional costumes for daily use, not without an obvious evolution, which shows a deep roots in ancient customs. They will be able to visit a house where they will be taught how to use the backstrap loom and create beautiful designs, such as tablecloths, blankets, centerpieces among others.

    2 hours

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Additional Info

  • Wheelchair accessible
  • Infants and small children can ride in a pram or stroller
  • Public transportation options are available nearby
  • Infants are required to sit on an adult’s lap
  • Suitable for all physical fitness levels
  • Children must be accompanied by an adult
  • Operates in all weather conditions, please dress appropriately

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December 16100% refund
December 17No refund

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Reviews

3.9

19 reviews

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DO NOT skip this tour!

Published on Dec, 2022

Alonso, our guide, made the trip fascinating. He was a font of knowledge and information. Both towns were interesting. Seeing the merging of Christian and pagan beliefs practiced in the churches was amazing, especially in Zinacatan. I never saw a church like that - no pews, thousands of candles on tables and the floor with a carpet of pine needles, families drinking a lot of pox (basically moonshine), praying, chanting and performing rituals with animals was otherwordly. Then there was the workshop where many women produced clothing and other articles that sometimes took a year to create. This tour far exceeded expectations.

A fascinating and interesting experience.

Published on Nov, 2022

It has been extremely fascinating and interesting visiting San Lorenzo Zinacatan and San Juan Chamula. The tour was very well organized and the tour guide the best ever, very knowledgeable about history and legends of these populations. Amazing experience!

This tour is a must do in San Cristobal

Published on Apr, 2022

The guide and tour were great and exceeded our expectations. The church at San Juan de Chamula was amazing, like nothing I've ever experienced before. If I come back to San Cristobal, I would do this tour again!

Excellent tourist guide

Published on Dec, 2019

We were really satisfied with the service, everything was on time and very professional. Alonso our guide did an excellent job explaining everything with many details, he is a great guy with tons of information and really interesting points of views about environment and politics. We recommend this service and congratulate Alonso for his effort and patience.

Interesting, Informative and Meaningful Tour

Published on Nov, 2019

I really enjoyed this tour. Alonso was an informative and gracious tour guide who is clearly a dedicated steward of Mexican and indigenous cultures. It was an honor to see the church in Chamula, and to interact with some of the women in Zinacatan who make the textiles that you see in the markets of San Cristobal. I recommend this tour!

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