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St. Tomas church has many Mayan alters within.
Chichicastenango Market Day Tour from Panajachel
Quiche elder in traditional clothes.
Chichicastenango Market Day Tour from Panajachel
Chichicastenango Market Day Tour from Panajachel

Chichicastenango Market Day Tour from Panajachel

By Los Elementos Adventure Center & Day Spa
10 out of 10
Free cancellation available
Price is AU$128 per adult* *Get a lower price by selecting multiple adult tickets
Features
  • Free cancellation available
  • 7h
  • Mobile voucher
  • Instant confirmation
  • Multiple languages
Overview

This full day tour takes you to Guatemala’s most famous market.

This market is a traditional indigenous Quiche market, and includes a walk to the cemetery and Paschal Abaj, the Shaman Hill. You are likely to witness a sacred Fire Cleansing Ceremony conducted by a Mayan shaman. Learn about the Mayan storey of creation, the Mayan ceremony, the base-20 counting system, and the 5,000 year-old Mayan calendar. Even visit the Mayor's office.

Activity location

  • Pascual Abaj
    • Chichicastenango, Guatemala

Meeting/Redemption Point

  • Ferry
    • Panajachel, Sololá Department, Guatemala

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Chichicastenango Market Tour
  • Activity duration is 7 hours7h7h
  • English

Round trip transport from Panajachel, 5 hours guided tour of the market, church, and cemetery.

Starting time: 8:00 am
Price details
AU$127.66 x 2 AdultsAU$255.32

Total
Price is AU$255.32
Until Sat, 23 Nov
Chichicastenango plus Utatlan
  • Activity duration is 7 hours7h7h
  • English

Round trip transport from Panajachel, 5 hours guided tour of the market, church, and cemetery. Add on a visit to the Mayan site Utatlan, ancestral home of the Quiche.

Starting time: 8:00 am
Price details
AU$158.42 x 2 AdultsAU$316.84

Total
Price is AU$316.84
Until Sat, 23 Nov

What's included, what's not

  • What's includedWhat's includedReturn transport by air-conditioned minivan or coach
  • What's includedWhat's includedHotel pickup and drop-off (centrally located Panajachel hotels only)
  • What's excludedWhat's excludedFood and drinks
  • What's excludedWhat's excludedService charge

Know before you book

  • Wheelchair accessible
  • Infants and small children can ride in a pram or stroller
  • Service animals allowed
  • Transport options are wheelchair accessible
  • Suitable for all physical fitness levels
  • Children must be accompanied by an adult
  • A minimum of 2 people per booking is required

Activity itinerary

Pascual Abaj
  • 30m
A small hill on the outskirts of Chichi. There are ceremonial areas at the top, and a mask museum at the entrance.
Mercado de Chichicastenango
  • 2h
The market is in the centre of town.

Location

Activity location

  • LOB_ACTIVITIESLOB_ACTIVITIESPascual Abaj
    • Chichicastenango, Guatemala

Meeting/Redemption Point

  • PEOPLEPEOPLEFerry
    • Panajachel, Sololá Department, Guatemala

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