Chichicastenango and Iximché Ruins Tour

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Antigua GuatemalaChichicastenango
Chichicastenango, Guatemala - April 26, 2014: Mayan woman performing a ritual in front of the Santo Tomás church in the town of Chichicastenango, in Guatemala
Santo Tomas Church, Chichicastenango, El Quiche Department, Guatemala
View of Iximche Mayan ruins in Tecpán, Guatemala
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Overview

  • Duration:1 day 0 nights
  • Tour Type:One Day Tours
This program is part of GA’s Traditional One Day Tours. The tour can begin in Antigua Guatemala or Guatemala City depending on where you are staying. Discover the unique blend of Mayan influences and living culture in Guatemala during this day tour to Iximché and Chichicastenango. You will be amazed watching the indigenous people that still visit Iximché and learn about the 500 years that have elapsed since its foundation as the first capital of Guatemala. If you are lucky, you could witness a real Mayan ceremony that takes place in Iximché. 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. Then you´ll visit “Santo Tomás” church where the Popol Vuh (The sacred book of the Maya) was found.
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06:30AM

Transfer from your hotel in Guatemala City (Departure from Antigua Guatemala would be at 07:30 AM) to the archaeological site of Iximché.

08:30AM

Upon arrival, enjoy a guided visit to Iximché, the place where the first capital of Guatemala was founded.

10:00 AM

Transfer to Chichicastenango’s Market.

11:30 AM

Arrival to Chichicastenango. 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.

01:30 PM

Time to have lunch in a local restaurant (not included).

03:00 PM

Transfer back to your Hotel in Guatemala City or Antigua.

Includes/Excludes

  • Ground transportation
  • Professional English-speaking guide
  • Entrance fees
  • Taxes
  • Hotel/residence pickup (zones 1, 2, 4, 9, 10, 13 & 14 in Guatemala City)
  • Pickup from Tikal Futura, Vista Real & AC Marriott Hotels
  • Pickup outside the specified areas (may have additional cost)
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