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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 indicated time, we'll pick you...

  • 5 hours
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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 indicated time, we'll pick you up at your hotel in San Cristobal de las Casas and head towards San Juan Chamula and Zinacantan. Along the way, we'll share interesting facts about these towns.

Upon arrival at San Juan Chamula, we will take a 30-minute walk through its streets to visit the church of San Juan Bautista, which houses images of Catholic saints dressed in native traditions.

Next, we will proceed to Zinacantan and share insights about this community. Once there, we will explore the small town where indigenous roots are evident.

To deepen our understanding of its culture, we will visit a local family to see how their textiles are made, known for their beauty and color.

Finally, we will return to the starting point, completing the activity approximately four and a half hours after it begins.

Included

  • Hotel pickup and drop off
  • Transport by bus or minibus
  • Spanish–speaking guide
  • Admission to sites mentioned

Tips

  • Accessibility: No, not suitable for people with reduced mobility

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