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2-Day Chichicastenango and Lake Atitlan Tour from Guatemala City or Antigua

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Length

2 days

Itinerary

2 days planned

Group

Max 12

Guides

English, Spanish

Overview

The trip consists of a visit to the open market of Chichicastenango on the first day. On the second day you will be visiting Panajachel and Lake Atitlan on a boat.

In Chichicastenango you will be able to explore the indigenous market and be witness of the incessant exchange of fruits, vegetables and handicrafts between local people and foreigners.

Lake Atitlán was formed when a volcanic caldera depleted of its magma. Three stately volcanoes, Atitlan, Tolimán and San Pedro rise gracefully from its southern shore, their perfect cones reflected in the azure mirror of the lake. Weaving made and worn by the Maya-Tzutujil and Cakchiquel women who live around the lake and many of the men also wear traditional, hand-woven clothing.

Day by day itinerary

  1. 1Guatemala City - Chichicastenango - Panajachel⌄

    Arrival to Chichicastenango’s Market. In the center of town is the local market where you can buy wood products, ceramics and even gifts that the Mayan priests offer on their prehispanic altars. You can also admire the Church of Santo Tomas which was built by Dominicans and Kichen in the year of 1540 on a Maya altar, which even today is used on the front steps of the church. On the other side is Calvary Church, in the square you can see a high stick where they have done each year the presentation of the Palo Volador.

    Overnight: Overnight at Posada de Don Rodrigo Panajachel or Similar

  2. 2Boat tour to Santiago Atitlan - Guatemala City⌄

    After breakfast, we will take a private boat to cross Lake Atitlan and visit the Tzutuhil Village of Santiago de Atitlán. In this village you will visit the confraternity of the local saint named Maximon or Ri Laj Mam, visited by different people of different ethnicity who come to ask health and prosperity in their lives. Transfer back to Panajachel by boat.

    Meals: Breakfast

What's included

  • ✓Hotel pickup and drop-off
  • ✓Professional guide
  • ✓Air-conditioned vehicle
  • ✓Breakfast
  • ✓Overnight accommodation

Not included

  • ✕Food and drinks, unless specified
  • ✕Gratuities

Good to know

Cancellation: If you cancel at least 6 full day(s) before the scheduled departure time, you will receive a full refund.<br>If you cancel between 2 and 6 day(s) before the scheduled departure time, you will receive a 50% refund.<br>If you cancel within 2 day(s) of the scheduled departure, you will receive a 0% refund.

  • Infants are required to sit on an adult’s lap
  • Suitable for all physical fitness levels
  • Child rate applies only when sharing with 2 paying adults
  • May be operated by a multilingual guide

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