Chichicastenango Market and Lake Atitlan 2 days and 1 night
Overview
When you arrive at the Chichicastenango market you will start the walking tour. This is located in the center of the town and is the heart of the commercial life of the Maxeños, the natives of Chichicastenango.
Every Thursday and Sunday, merchants head to the central square to sell their products in this impressive indigenous market that has changed very little over the centuries. Explore the narrow streets and admire the products and crafts offered by the locals.
In Chichicastenango you will also visit the church of Santo Tomás, built in 1540 on the basis of a pre-Hispanic temple. This is a magnificent example of colonial architecture and the Mayan and Latin influence is evident inside and outside the building.
Every Thursday and Sunday, merchants head to the central square to sell their products in this impressive indigenous market that has changed very little over the centuries. Explore the narrow streets and admire the products and crafts offered by the locals.
In Chichicastenango you will also visit the church of Santo Tomás, built in 1540 on the basis of a pre-Hispanic temple. This is a magnificent example of colonial architecture and the Mayan and Latin influence is evident inside and outside the building.
Inclusions
- Air-conditioned vehicle
- Boat ride in Atitlán Lake
- Hotel accommodation and breakfast in day two
What to expect
Itinerary
This is a typical itinerary for this product
Stop At: Chichicastenango, Chichicastenango, El Quiche Department
Saint Thomas Chichicastenango:
"Santo Tomás": in honor of his patron saint Tomás Apóstol; "Chichistenango": from Nahuatl, means «wall of nettles»
It is a municipality in the department of Quiché (Guatemala). It is located south of the department and is a renowned tourist center for its local market. It is located 18 km from the departmental capital and 145 km from Guatemala City. The majority of the population is indigenous to the Quiché ethnic group.
During the colonial era it was a doctrine of the Dominican friars and after the Independence of Central America was part of the department of Sololá. In 1838, it became part of the ephemeral State of Los Altos until it was reinstated to the State of Guatemala by the general Conservative Rafael Carrera in 1840. After the Liberal Reform of 1871, on August 12, 1872, the de facto government of the provisional president Miguel García Granados created the department of Quiché, to which Chichicastenango has belonged since then.
Duration: 4 hours
Stop At: Lake Atitlan, Lake Atitlan, Solola Department, Western Highlands
Atitlán means "between the waters". In the Nahuatl language, "atl" is the word for water, and "titlan" means between. The "tl" at the end of the word "atl" is dropped (because it is a grammatical suffix) and the words are combined to form “Atitlán”.
Duration: 5 minutes
This is a typical itinerary for this product
Stop At: Chichicastenango, Chichicastenango, El Quiche Department
Saint Thomas Chichicastenango:
"Santo Tomás": in honor of his patron saint Tomás Apóstol; "Chichistenango": from Nahuatl, means «wall of nettles»
It is a municipality in the department of Quiché (Guatemala). It is located south of the department and is a renowned tourist center for its local market. It is located 18 km from the departmental capital and 145 km from Guatemala City. The majority of the population is indigenous to the Quiché ethnic group.
During the colonial era it was a doctrine of the Dominican friars and after the Independence of Central America was part of the department of Sololá. In 1838, it became part of the ephemeral State of Los Altos until it was reinstated to the State of Guatemala by the general Conservative Rafael Carrera in 1840. After the Liberal Reform of 1871, on August 12, 1872, the de facto government of the provisional president Miguel García Granados created the department of Quiché, to which Chichicastenango has belonged since then.
Duration: 4 hours
Stop At: Lake Atitlan, Lake Atitlan, Solola Department, Western Highlands
Atitlán means "between the waters". In the Nahuatl language, "atl" is the word for water, and "titlan" means between. The "tl" at the end of the word "atl" is dropped (because it is a grammatical suffix) and the words are combined to form “Atitlán”.
Duration: 5 minutes
Additional information
- Not wheelchair accessible
- Near public transportation
- Infant seats available
- Not recommended for travelers with back problems
- Most travelers can participate
- No passenger without a face mask will be allowed to board.
- A current valid passport is required on the day of travel
- This experience requires good weather. If it’s canceled due to poor weather, you’ll be offered a different date or a full refund
- This experience requires a minimum number of travelers. If it’s canceled because the minimum isn’t met, you’ll be offered a different date/experience or a full refund
- This tour/activity will have a maximum of 15 travelers
- Confirmation will be received at time of booking
Ticket delivery
You can present either a paper or an electronic voucher for this activity.
Cancellation
For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours in advance of the start time of the experience.
sinuhetiefdi
January 2020
Un gran viaje. Puntualidad imbatible, coordinación y comunicación acertada. Vale la pena cada minuto.
Un gran viaje. Puntualidad imbatible, coordinación y comunicación acertada. Vale la pena cada minuto.fannyc229
January 2023
Elegimos cotizar por un tour privado por Atitlan y Chichicastenango, con el sr Hector (responsable de la empresa). Nos envió un coche super y un chofer/guía maravilloso:Felix. Nos buscaron puntuales en el alojamiento. Hicimos el recorrido pactado y más! Durante todo el día Felix estuvo atento a n...
Elegimos cotizar por un tour privado por Atitlan y Chichicastenango, con el sr Hector (responsable de la empresa). Nos envió un coche super y un chofer/guía maravilloso:Felix. Nos buscaron puntuales en el alojamiento. Hicimos el recorrido pactado y más! Durante todo el día Felix estuvo atento a nuestras expectativas y necesidades, nos enseñó historia, costumbres, rituales y como regalo nos tomó hermosas fotos que llevamos de recuerdo. Agradezco a la empresa por su seriedad y compromiso. El sr Hector hizo el monitoreo de todo el tour asegurándose que todo estuviera bien. Estuvimos tan seguras y conformes que tomamos otros servicios con la empresa. Muchas gracias Hector, Felix y Mario. Bendiciones! 2 Argentinas por Guatemala (Fanny y Elena)CarlosVirgenS
January 2020
Un tour muy agradable. Aunque no está incluido , tienes la oportunidad de desayunar en un bonito restaurante, comida buena y servicio excelente. La comida que si está incluida , igual, excelente comida. El guía muy atento y los lugares muy interesantes !
Un tour muy agradable. Aunque no está incluido , tienes la oportunidad de desayunar en un bonito restaurante, comida buena y servicio excelente. La comida que si está incluida , igual, excelente comida. El guía muy atento y los lugares muy interesantes !D1098OKmariog
May 2023
I have been to Atitlan before but had friends with me on this trip and wanted a professional tour to provide the best possible experience and it was fantatic.
I have been to Atitlan before but had friends with me on this trip and wanted a professional tour to provide the best possible experience and it was fantatic.armandovb88
March 2022
Muy buen tour en El lago Atitlan. El guia super atento y la agencia estaba al pendiente de nuestro bienestar. Recomendado.
Muy buen tour en El lago Atitlan. El guia super atento y la agencia estaba al pendiente de nuestro bienestar. Recomendado.