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 up at your hotel in San Cristóbal de las Casas and head towards San Juan Chamula and Zinacantan. Along the way, we'll share interesting facts about this area.

Our first stop will be San Juan Chamula, where we will embark on a 30-minute walk through its charming streets, leading us to the church of San Juan Bautista. This unique temple showcases images of Catholic saints adorned in native attire reflecting local traditions.

Next, we will continue our journey towards Zinacantan, sharing fun facts about this community during transit. Upon arrival, we will explore this small town where indigenous heritage is clearly prevalent.

To gain deeper insight into its culture and history, we will visit a local family who will demonstrate how they create their beautiful and vibrant textiles.

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

HOW DOES IT WORK?

You will be picked up from your hotel at the scheduled time. The tour includes transportation to and from San Juan Chamula and Zinacantan, a guided walk through the towns, and a visit to a local family to observe textile-making.

Included
Hotel pickup and drop-offTransportation during the tourGuided walk through San Juan Chamula and ZinacantanVisit to a local family for textile demonstration

Not Included
Food and drinksPersonal expenses

Meeting Point

The meeting point is your hotel in San Cristóbal de las Casas, where the tour will start and conclude.