San Juan Chamula, Zinacantán and San Cristobal de las Casas Day Trip from Tuxtla Gutiérrez

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Experience Highlights

Discover the culture and traditions of the native peoples of Mexico with this excursion to San Juan Chamula, Zinacantán and San Cristóbal de las Casas from Tuxtla Gutiérrez. A local guide will accompany you during the 8 hours of the activity. You will be able to enjoy a small traditional lunch. Transfers to and from your hotel in Tuxtla Gutierrez are included.

  • Visit the indigenous villages of San Juan Chamula and Zinacantán and learn about their ancestral traditions and customs.
  • See the colonial architecture of San Cristobal de las Casas, a city full of charm and colour.
  • Shop for local handicrafts in the local village markets.

What’s included

  • Round trip transportation from your hotel in Tuxtla Gutierrez.
  • Professional guide.
  • Tickets.
  • Small traditional lunch.

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Step by Step

This excursion to San Juan Chamula, Zinacantán and San Cristóbal de las Casas from Tuxtla Gutiérrez will take you to some of the original villages of Mexico, located in the mountains of Chiapas. You will enjoy a small traditional lunch, visit handicraft workshops and learn about their culture. A local guide will guide you during the excursion, which lasts about 8 hours. Transfers to and from your hotel in Tuxtla Gutierrez are also included.

In San Juan Chamula, you can visit the church of San Juan Bautista, famous for its syncretism, a combination of Catholic rituals and indigenous traditions. Watch how the inhabitants perform their rituals and offerings, and discover the rich history and culture of the Mayan people.

You will then continue on to Zinacantán, another native town known for its production of colourful textiles and handicrafts. Here, you can visit weaving workshops and learn about the traditional techniques used by local artisans. You will also have the opportunity to purchase handicrafts as souvenirs of your visit.

Finally, the tour will take you to San Cristobal de las Casas, a colonial city with cobblestone streets and beautiful facades. Here, you can explore the historic centre, visit the cathedral and enjoy the atmosphere of the city. You will also have free time to explore the local markets and shop for local products.

Reviews

4.8
· 2372 Reviews
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    M. S.
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    The excursion to San Juan Chamula and Zinacantán with my brother was a blast, a total immersion in the local culture! San Cristobal de las Casas simply steals your heart.
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    Z. J.
    4
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    The tour was an amazing experience, immersing me in the rich culture and traditions of the local communities - highly recommended!
  • M
    M. Y.
    5
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    I loved this excursion because I was able to see the living culture of Mexico up close. The handicrafts I bought in Zinacantan are beautiful and unique.
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    W. D.
    5
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    I loved the tour to San Juan Chamula and Zinacantán, it was really nice and I learned a lot. The people were very friendly and the places were amazing, I recommend it a lot.
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