Visit to San Juan Chamula and Zinacatan Indigenous Communties from San Cristobal

Name: Visit to San Juan Chamula and Zinacatan Indigenous Communties from San Cristobal
Brand: Jalapeno Tours
SKU: 45018P2
Price: 35.00 USD
Rating: 4.0 (19 reviews)

San Cristóbal de las Casas, Mexico

Visit to San Juan Chamula and Zinacatan Indigenous Communities

5 hours
Mobile ticket
Offered in: English

Overview

Leave the tourist track behind on this visit to the indigenous communities of the Tzotzil ethnic group of Mexico. The tour includes a visit to the town of San Juan Chamula to see the fusion of contemporary and ancient Mayan traditions, and a tour of Zinacantan to see locals working pre-Columbian waist looms and to sample handmade tortillas and regional drinks.

See two indigenous communities at their most authentic
Pickup and drop-off from the meeting point in San Cristobal de Las Casas
All entrance fees included
Transportation via air-conditioned van

What's Included

Local taxes
Pickup and drop-off from designated meeting points
Transport by air-conditioned minivan
spanish driver

Food and drinks
Gratuities
Hotel pickup and drop-off
Guide

Meeting and Pickup

Meeting point

Portal 9, Sta Lucia, 29200 San Cristóbal de las Casas, Chis., Mexico
Cafeteria Al Grano Cafe. Direccion: Portal Oriente No. 9. enfrente del zocalo, Col. Centro. El tour sale de la cafetería Al Grano, el conductor llega a recogerte en ese punto.

Start time

09:15 AM

End point

This activity ends back at the meeting point.

What To Expect

San Juan Chamula

2 hours • Admission Ticket Free

Zinacantan

2 hours • Admission Ticket Included

Additional Info

Confirmation will be received at time of booking
Children must be accompanied by an adult
Wheelchair accessible
Operates in all weather conditions, please dress appropriately
Stroller accessible

Near public transportation
Infants must sit on laps
Most travelers can participate
This tour/activity will have a maximum of 60 travelers

Cancellation Policy

You can cancel up to 24 hours in advance of the experience for a full refund.

For a full refund, you must cancel at least 24 hours before the experience’s start time.
If you cancel less than 24 hours before the experience’s start time, the amount you paid will not be refunded.

Any changes made less than 24 hours before the experience’s start time will not be accepted.
Cut-off times are based on the experience’s local time.

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Reviews

4.0

19 reviews

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DO NOT skip this tour!

Edward_d, Dec 2022

Alonso, our guide, made the trip fascinating. He was a font of knowledge and information. Both towns were interesting. Seeing the merging of Christian and pagan beliefs practiced in the churches was amazing, especially in Zinacatan. I never saw a church like that - no pews, thousands of candles on tables and the floor with a carpet of pine needles, families drinking a lot of pox (basically moonshine), praying, chanting and performing rituals with animals was otherwordly. Then there was the workshop where many women produced clothing and other articles that sometimes took a year to create. This tour far exceeded expectations.

Response from Host, May 2023

We're thrilled to hear that you had a spectacular experience on the tour with Jalapeno Tours! It's wonderful when everything runs smoothly and you can fully enjoy the beauty of the Canyon. We understand that the lunch stop didn't meet your expectations in terms of both quality and prices, and we apologize for any inconvenience caused. Thank you for sharing the helpful tip about Jalapeno Tours' office in the center of St. Christobal. We appreciate your feedback and hope that despite the lunch disappointment, you have many more enjoyable adventures ahead. Feel free to reach out if you need any further assistance or recommendations.

A fascinating and interesting experience.

Alessandra_M, Nov 2022

It has been extremely fascinating and interesting visiting San Lorenzo Zinacatan and San Juan Chamula. The tour was very well organized and the tour guide the best ever, very knowledgeable about history and legends of these populations. Amazing experience!

This tour is a must do in San Cristobal

Robert_T, Apr 2022

The guide and tour were great and exceeded our expectations. The church at San Juan de Chamula was amazing, like nothing I've ever experienced before. If I come back to San Cristobal, I would do this tour again!

Interesting, Informative and Meaningful Tour

Barak_N, Nov 2019

I really enjoyed this tour. Alonso was an informative and gracious tour guide who is clearly a dedicated steward of Mexican and indigenous cultures. It was an honor to see the church in Chamula, and to interact with some of the women in Zinacatan who make the textiles that you see in the markets of San Cristobal. I recommend this tour!

La guida era davvero...

Anna_F, Aug 2022

La guida era davvero preparata, con un’ottima conoscenza storica e culturale del territorio. È un’esperienza che mi ha arricchita e mi ha portata alla scoperta di mondi molto lontani dal mio. Consigliatissima!