Chichicastenango Market Day Tour from Panajachel

4.7 (9 reviews) 7 hours Free cancellation Private tour

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St. Tomas church has many Mayan alters within. — Photos: the activity supplier, via Viator

Quiche elder in traditional clothes. — Photos: the activity supplier, via Viator

About this activity

This full day tour takes you to Guatemala’s most famous market.

This market is a traditional indigenous Quiche market, and includes a walk to the cemetery and Paschal Abaj, the Shaman Hill. You are likely to witness a sacred Fire Cleansing Ceremony conducted by a Mayan shaman. Learn about the Mayan story of creation, the Mayan ceremony, the base-20 counting system, and the 5,000 year-old Mayan calendar. Even visit the Mayor's office.

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At a glance

Duration: 7 hours
Confirmation: Instant confirmation
Ticket: Mobile or paper ticket accepted
Group: Your group only
People per booking: 1–15
Guide: English, Spanish
Operated by: Los Elementos Adventure Center & Day Spa

Ages: Adults (5–99 years)

What is included

Included

Included: Round-trip transport by air-conditioned minivan or coach
Included: Hotel pickup and drop-off (centrally located Panajachel hotels only)

Not included

Not included: Food and drinks
Not included: Gratuities

Itinerary

Pascual Abaj

30 min

A small hill on the outskirts of Chichi. There are ceremonial areas at the top, and a mask museum at the entrance.
Plaza y Mercado Santo Tomas

2 hours

The market is in the center of town.
Chichi Cemetery

30 min Admission included

Local cemetery stands out for its colorful tombs, where each tonality has a special meaning within the Mayan worldview. More than a resting place, it is a space full of symbolism, where families honor their loved ones with flowers, offerings and ceremonies. It provides deep insight into the traditions and relationship between life and death in local culture.

Meeting point and pickup

You can be picked up from your accommodation or go straight to the meeting point.

Meeting point

End point

Pickup points

Hotel Playa Linda
Hotel Real Santander
Posada de los Volcanes
Villas Jabel Tinamit
El Aguacatal
Hotel La Riviera de Atitlan
Hotel San Buenaventura De Atitlan
Hotel Dos Mundos
Regis Hotel & Spa
Porta Hotel Del Lago
Hotel Utz Jay
Hotel Montana

and 10 more pickup points

Cancellation

Free cancellation

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

If you cancel	You get back
At least one day before	100%
Less than a day before	0%

Good to know

Wheelchair accessible
Infants and small children can ride in a pram or stroller
Service animals allowed
Transportation options are wheelchair accessible
Suitable for all physical fitness levels
Children must be accompanied by an adult
A minimum of 2 people per booking is required

Options

Chichicastenango Market Tour

Round trip transportation from Panajachel, 5 hours guided tour of the market, church, and cemetery.
Chichicastenango plus Utatlan

Round trip transportation from Panajachel, 5 hours guided tour of the market, church, and cemetery. Add on a visit to the Mayan site Utatlan, ancestral home of the Quiche.