San Juan Chamula & San Lorenzo Zinacantán Tour

Discover the ancestral traditions of the Mexican native communities of San Juan Chamula and San Lorenzo Zinacantán on this tour from San Cristóbal de las Casas.

San Juan Chamula & San Lorenzo Zinacantán Tour

At the scheduled time, we will pick you up at your hotel in San Cristóbal de las Casas and head towards San Juan Chamula and Zinacantán. Along the way, we will share interesting facts about these towns.

Our first stop will be San Juan Chamula, where we will embark on a 30-minute walk through its streets to visit the church of San Juan Bautista. This temple features images of Catholic saints dressed in native traditions.

Next, we will travel to Zinacantán, during which we will share additional facts about the area. Upon arrival, we will explore the small community, rich in indigenous roots.

To gain insights into its history and traditions, we will visit a local family who will demonstrate how they create their textiles, recognized for their beauty and color.

Finally, we will return to the starting point, arriving approximately four and a half hours after the tour begins.