Chichicastenango Market Day Tour from Panajachel
This full day tour takes you to Guatemala’s most famous market.
This market is a traditional indigenous Quiche market, and includes a walk to the cemetery and Paschal Abaj, the Shaman Hill. You are likely to witness a sacred Fire Cleansing Ceremony conducted by a Mayan shaman. Learn about the Mayan story of creation, the Mayan ceremony, the base-20 counting system, and the 5,000 year-old Mayan calendar. Even visit the Mayor's office.
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Chichicastenango Market Tour
Round trip transportation from Panajachel, 5 hours guided tour of the market, church, and cemetery.
What's included in Chichicastenango Market Day Tour from Panajachel
(Subject to Option Inclusions)Itinerary
Pascual Abaj
A small hill on the outskirts of Chichi. There are ceremonial areas at the top, and a mask museum at the entrance.
Plaza y Mercado Santo Tomas
The market is in the center of town.
Inclusions
- Round-trip transport by air-conditioned minivan or coach
- Hotel pickup and drop-off (centrally located Panajachel hotels only)
- Food and drinks
- Gratuities
- Wheelchair accessible
- Infants and small children can ride in a pram or stroller
- Service animals allowed
- Transportation options are wheelchair accessible
- Suitable for all physical fitness levels
- Children must be accompanied by an adult
- A minimum of 2 people per booking is required
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Pickup and Dropoff
You can choose to be picked up from a list of locations, or alternatively, have the choice to make your own way to the meeting points
