Full Day Tour: Chichicastenango Maya Market and Lake Atitlan from Guatemala City

Departing from Guatemala City to Chichicastenango Maya Market early in the morning, you will witness ancient Indian rituals at the Santo Tomas Church.

You will also enjoy the picturesque outdoor market where locals from the region gather to buy and sell fruits, vegetables, flowers, grains, animals, textiles and handicrafts.

Then get ready to enjoy a panoramic views at the beautiful Lake Atitlan in the Western Highlands Region.

Itinerary
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Pass By: CIUDAD, Guatemala City Historical District, Guatemala City, Guatemala

You will be picked up at your hotel in Guatemala City and transfer to Chichicastenango, sometimes your transfer will be via Antigua Guatemala below a brief summary of what to expect on your way.

Stop At: Mercado de Chichicastenango, Btw 7a & 8a Calle, Chichicastenango 14006 Guatemala

Upon our arrival at the market we will start our walking tour inside the market. It is the center of the city and at the heart of commercial life of "maxeños" (name given to the indigenous people of Chichicastenango, derived from Max which means Tomás in the Quiché language). The merchants descend every Thursday and Sunday to the central square to sell their products in this impressive indigenous market that has changed very little over the centuries.
We will observe the colorful handicrafts and handmade by local inhabitants of the región also you can see various merchandise, such as clay crafts, typical textiles, fruits, vegetables, meats and seafood, flowers and the regional costumes of the place.
We are also going to visit Santo Tomás Church, built in 1540 on the basis of a pre-Hispanic archaeological temple. This church is a splendid example of colonial architecture, as the Mayan and Latin influence mixes both inside and outside of the church over time. After exploring the market you can enjoy a delicious lunch (not included, but you can add it on optionals for additional cost)


Duration: 3 hours

Stop At: Lake Atitlan, Panajachel, Guatemala

At the end of the walk, you will be transfer to Panajachel and continue visiting this town which is located on Lake Atitlan. We will visit Calle Santander and enjoy a spectacular view of the lake which is considered one of the most beautiful lakes in the world. Three spectacular volcanoes, Tolimán, Atitlán and San Pedro form the natural framework of the lake itself. Time to take pictures.

Duration: 2 hours

Pass By: CIUDAD, Guatemala City Historical District, Guatemala City, Guatemala

At the end of our tour we return to Guatemala City via Antigua Guatemala.