2-Day Chichicastenango and Lake Atitlan Tour from Guatemala City or Antigua

The trip consists of a visit to the open market of Chichicastenango on the first day. On the second day you will be visiting Panajachel and Lake Atitlan on a boat.

In Chichicastenango you will be able to explore the indigenous market and be witness of the incessant exchange of fruits, vegetables and handicrafts between local people and foreigners.

Lake Atitlán was formed when a volcanic caldera depleted of its magma. Three stately volcanoes, Atitlan, Tolimán and San Pedro rise gracefully from its southern shore, their perfect cones reflected in the azure mirror of the lake. Weaving made and worn by the Maya-Tzutujil and Cakchiquel women who live around the lake and many of the men also wear traditional, hand-woven clothing.

Itinerary

Day 1: Guatemala City - Chichicastenango - Panajachel

Stop At: Mercado de Chichicastenango, Btw 7a & 8a Calle, Chichicastenango 14006 Guatemala
Arrival to Chichicastenango’s Market. In the center of town is the local market where you can buy wood products, ceramics and even gifts that the Mayan priests offer on their prehispanic altars. You can also admire the Church of Santo Tomas which was built by Dominicans and Kichen in the year of 1540 on a Maya altar, which even today is used on the front steps of the church.

On the other side is Calvary Church, in the square you can see a high stick where they have done each year the presentation of the Palo Volador.

Duration: 2 hours

No meals included on this day.
Accommodation included: Overnight at Posada de Don Rodrigo Panajachel or Similar

Day 2: Boat tour to Santiago Atitlan - Guatemala City

Stop At: Lake Atitlan, Guatemala
After breakfast, we will take a private boat to cross Lake Atitlan and visit the Tzutuhil Village of Santiago de Atitlán.

In this village you will visit the confraternity of the local saint named Maximon or Ri Laj Mam, visited by different people of different ethnicity who come to ask health and prosperity in their lives.

Transfer back to Panajachel by boat.
Duration: 4 hours

Meals included:
• Breakfast
No accommodation included on this day.