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Chichicastenango Market Day Tour from Panajachel 2
Chichicastenango Market Day Tour from Panajachel 3
Chichicastenango Market Day Tour from Panajachel 4
A colorful parade with elaborate floats and participants in vibrant costumes. 5
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Free cancellation available
Price is CA $168 per adult* *Get a lower price by selecting multiple adult tickets
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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 hours7h
    7h
  • English

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

Starting time: 8:00AM
Price details
CA $255.18 x 2 AdultsCA $510.36
Total
Price is CA $510.36

Chichicastenango plus Utatlan

  • Activity duration is 7 hours7h
    7h
  • 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: 8:00AM
Price details
CA $354.72 x 1 AdultCA $354.72
Total
Price is CA $354.72

What's included, what's not

  • Inclusions
    Return transport by air-conditioned minivan or coach
  • Inclusions
    Hotel pickup and drop-off (centrally located Panajachel hotels only)
  • Exclusions
    Food and drinks
  • Exclusions
    Service 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.

Chichi Cemetery

  • 30m
  • Admission ticket included
Local cemetery stands out for its colourful tombs, where each tonality has a special meaning within the Mayan worldview. More than a resting place, it is a space full of symbolism, where families honour their loved ones with flowers, offerings and ceremonies. It provides deep insight into the traditions and relationship between life and death in local culture.

Location

Activity location

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    Pascual Abaj
    • Chichicastenango, Guatemala

Meeting/Redemption Point

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    Ferry
    • Panajachel, Sololá Department, Guatemala

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