Chichicastenango Day Tour

The centerpiece of the tour is the Chichicastenango Market, a bustling open-air market where locals from surrounding villages gather to sell:

• Handwoven textiles and traditional clothing

• Masks, handicrafts, pottery, and wood carvings

• Fresh produce, flowers, and local street food.

The town is best known for its Thursday and Sunday market days, which are among the most colorful and significant indigenous markets in Central America.

Departure

We offer two different schedules and we pick you up at your hotel or designated spot in Antigua or Panajachel

(7 am or 8 am)

Arrival at Chichicastenango

Depending on traffic it should take 2.5 hours from Antigua and 1.5 hours from Panajachel

(9:30 am)

Visit Chichicastenango´s market

Start of tour, the tour has a duration of approximately 4 hours (10 am)

Visit the two Churches

There are two notable churches that play important roles in the town’s spiritual and cultural life: Santo Tomás Church and El Calvario Church. Both are deeply tied to the unique fusion of Maya and Catholic religious traditions practiced in the region.

Visit the Museum of Masks

Beyond displaying masks, the museum plays a vital role in preserving the oral histories and traditions associated with these artifacts, ensuring that the cultural heritage of the K’iche’ Maya continues to be celebrated and understood.

Visit the Cementery

Renowned for its vibrant and colorful tombs, reflecting the rich cultural traditions of the indigenous K’iche’ Maya people. Unlike typical cemeteries, this hillside burial ground is adorned with graves painted in bright hues, each color holding symbolic significance.

Visit Pascual Abaj

An ancient Maya deity venerated by the indigenous peoples of the Chichicastenango region in Guatemala. Also known as the "God of the Harvest" or the "God of Corn," Pascual Abaj represents a sacred figure associated with fertility, agriculture, and the protection of the people.

End of tour

Time to get back to Antigua (2 pm)

Shuttle back to Panajachel or Antigua

Ride back to your hotel or designated spot in Antigua or Panjachel

(3:30 pm - 4:30 pm)

Itinerary

Included

• Certified bilingual guide

• Shuttle from Antigua or Panajachel

Bring this

• Comfortable walking shoes

• Local currency (quetzales)

• Camera

• Layered clothing (highland climate)

Departure from Antigua $60

The Pacaya Volcano hike was a fantastic family experience! The guides were wonderful, keeping the hike fun and engaging for everyone, including the kids. Making pizza at the lava fields was a unique highlight that the whole family loved. I never thought I would be baking my pizza using the heat from an active volcano, but that’s exactly what we did! It’s something we’ll never forget. Highly recommended for a memorable day out with children!

Leylea

★★★★★

Refunds

• If you cancel between 72 and 24 hours before the tour, you will receive a 50% refund.

• If you cancel less than 24 hours in advance, there will be no refund.

  
  

Why these policies?

• We operate on a schedule and need to know exactly how many participants we will have to ensure we have the appropriate number of guides each day.

• We prepare the food (your lunch) and purchase the rest (dinner and breakfast) the evening before the tour.

• We prepay for the spots on the buses that take you to the volcano.

• There is a waiting list of people looking for available spots.

In case you can' t complete your ascend due to health complications or lack of physical preparation:

• No refunds will be provided as we have already paid for your transportation, guides, and meals.

No exceptions.

CANCELLATION POLICY