Full Day Trip in Chichicastenango: Exploring Guatemala's Colorful Indian Open-Air Market
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10 Ratings
Guatemala City
Immerse yourself in the vibrant culture of Chichicastenango's Indian open-air market. Experience the colors, flavors, and folklore of Guatemala in a full-day trip, including a breathtaking view of Lake Atitlán.
Duration: 11 hours
Cancellation: 1 day learn more
Highlights
  • Mercado de Chichicastenango - The most colorful and picturesque Indian open-air market in the country. Hundreds of Indians from the surrounding countryside gather to barter their goods and products.
  • Santo Tomas Church - Witness the captivating religious ceremonies held on the steps and inside the 400-year old Church of Santo Tomás (No shorts or bathing suits are allowed inside the Church, PLEASE NO PHOTOGRAPHS INSIDE THE CHURCH)
What's Included
  • Professional guide
  • All taxes, fees and handling charges
  • Hotel pickup and drop-off at Panamerican Hotel, Barcelo Hotel and Westin Camino Real Hotel
  • Lunch
  • Transport by air-conditioned minivan
What's Not Included
  • Alcoholic drinks (available to purchase)
  • Drinks
  • Gratuities
  • We do not pick up passengers in Antigua Guatemala
Additional Information

It’s trading day in Chichicastenango! Get a taste of the vibrant and scenic Indian open-air bazaar in Guatemala. Numerous local Indians convene to swap their commodities and produce. Relish a sweeping sight of Lake Atitlán, celebrated as one of the world’s most magnificent, showcasing its clear-blue waters within the crater basin. Atitlán is the perfect spot to experience Guatemalan folklore.

  • May be operated by a multi-lingual guide
Location
Guatemala City
The starting point of this tour is only at the following Guatemala City Hotels: - Barceló Guatemala City Hotel - The Westin Camino Real Hotel WE DO NOT PICK UP PASSENGERS STAYING IN ANTIGUA GUATEMALA
Cancellation Policy

For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.

Customer Ratings
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Gregory_t
Sep 14, 2022
Wonderful Experience - The tour started very early, our guide Gonzalo and driver David were very nice. We stopped at Katok Restaurant for restroom and coffee break, then we went to Panajachel for a quick lookout of the lake. The market was very interesting, very colorful and so much fun learning about their culture and history. The churches are amazing and we wish we had more time to spend there but otherwise great tour.
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Diane_h
Sep 27, 2019
Must see and do while in Guatemala - , beautiful drive, crazy Market, lots of interesting information., our guide Tony, took us to several beautiful locations and many interesting sites.
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Lindav12349
Oct 29, 2017
This tour was fantastic. We had an... - <p>This tour was fantastic. We had an older guy for a guide but he was good. The meal that I had at the Maya Inn, when we went to the market, was by far the best meal I had all over Central America. The market was impressive, with thousands of indigenous folk selling all kinds of beautiful vegetables and fruits. It was really impressive. This tour was really well devised.</p>
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Christina_p
Feb 18, 2018
This Tour should really just say... - <p>This Tour should really just say chichicastenango day trip. Lake atitlan was just a stop at a viewpoint on the way to chichi. We thought it was visiting both. Confusing so that’s why I removed 1 star. Other than that great tour of chichicastenango! The lunch was delicious! tour is thru Clark tours</p>
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Lisa
Jan 19, 2018
Great tour. Long day. Lots of traffic... - <p>Great tour. Long day. Lots of traffic can't help that. Might be tough with small kids.</p>
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Staralaniz
Jan 29, 2020
Day trip to Chichinango - On the plus side; the guide Willie was organized, the driver quite competent and we did visit the market and see the lake. On the minus side, we arrived early at the Barcelo Hotel to meet the tour but when they arrived we were not in the list, and then we drive back to our hotel pick up someone else which was odd. The drive to see Lake Atitlan was interesting but all we did was view it from an overlook and it was foggy; it probably is one of the world’s most beautiful lakes, but we didn’t see that. Also the bathroom there which cost 3 Queztals was disgusting! The Chichicastenago Market was interesting but crowded and hot, and we didn’t stay there to shop as long as scheduled because most members of the group were ready to go home. The lunch was just okay. The main thing to know if considering this tour is that it was 4 hours Each Way in the van. Definitely if you want to see the lake it should be a separate outing.
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Sarahss7573zw
Mar 3, 2024
Chichicastenango 1/2 day trip - There was not anything much different to buy in the market than there is in Antigua. I enjoyed seeing the Mayan temple ruins with the church built atop it.
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