Chichicastenango Market Day Trip

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4.7

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Recommended by 90% travellers

90% of guests rated this experience 4 stars or higher

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Recommended by 90% travellers

Earliest Date Available: October 11, 2026This experience is in high demand. Book now to lock in the next available date.

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Location

Sacatepequez

Duration

6 hours

Group size

Max 12 guests

Accessibility

Wheelchair Accessible, Stroller Accessible

Language

English, Spanish

Location

Sacatepequez

Duration

6 hours

Group size

Max 12 guests

Accessibility

Wheelchair Accessible, Stroller Accessible

Language

English, Spanish

Why travelers loved this

4.7

•10 reviews

US$145.49 per guest

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Adult x4

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Earliest Date Available: October 11, 2026This experience is in high demand. Book now to lock in the next available date.

Free CancellationCancel for free up to 1 day before your experience

Food for HappinessFor every guest in your booking, we donate 10 meals to children around the world

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Trusted by 50,000+ travelers worldwideCurated by food lovers, for food loversFeatured in CNN, Forbes & NYT

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Chichicastenango, popularly called “Chichi” by locals, is an indigenous town in the Guatemalan Highlands where a kaleidoscope of colors, shapes, traditions and tastes, takes place. Its market days predates the Spanish arrival and still draws people from far and wide to trade fresh products, handcrafted goods, vibrant textiles and local recipes. This experience walking through lively streets, visiting the cemetery, a traditional mask workshop, and the historic Santo Tomás Church, guided by experts and passioned local friends. Our visit includes one on one time with a local costume factory called Morería, where generation after generation the family has dedicated their passion and art to the creation of traditional customes worn or dressed at festive dances, step inside of Santo Tomás Church to appreciate how Maya and Catholicism Ideology has blended together.

Wheelchair accessible
Infants and small children can ride in a pram or stroller
Service animals allowed
Public transportation options are available nearby
Infants are required to sit on an adult’s lap
Transportation options are wheelchair accessible
Suitable for all physical fitness levels
Walking involved in the market, but tour is based on individual pace of traveler, so special accommodations can be made.

Private transportation

Bottled water

Snacks

All Fees and Taxes

if you are staying in Guatemala City there is a extra fee of $30

Lunch

3 hours · Admission Ticket Free

Interamerican Highway

It will take us 3 hours by car from Antigua to Chichicastenango with some stops along the way (bathroom break, quick coffee or simply to straight your legs)

It will take us 3 hours by car from Antigua to Chichicastenango with some stops along the way (bathr…

30 minutes · Admission Ticket Free

Chichicastenango Market

it is one of the largest markets in Central America and one of the best places to experience our rich culture and spiritual heritage blended with the New World influence from the Spanish Colony. Our time will be distribute throught the different areas in the local market that has extended on the streets as well, we will enjoy the overview of the vegetable and fruits area where colors captivate your creativity.

it is one of the largest markets in Central America and one of the best places to experience our ric…

30 minutes · Admission Ticket Free

Iglesia de Santo Tomás

Iglesia de Santo Tomas (Church of Saint Thomas). This historic structure, built in 1540, often plays host to Mayan rituals. Just across the plaza is Calvary Church, a slightly more compact version of Iglesia Santo Tomas represent the duality. The most impresive to remember is that this used to be a Mayan Altar and one of the most relevant treasures of our times was found there in 1700, The Popol Vuh manuscript by friar Fray Francisco de Ximénez, he translated it to spanish.

Iglesia de Santo Tomas (Church of Saint Thomas). This historic structure, built in 1540, often plays…

30 minutes · Admission Ticket Free

Cemetery

You probably will get shoked by the way we manage our relationship with afterlife. The Mayan belief of the cycle of life centers on rebirth and renewal, viewing death not as an end but as a transition within a continuous cycle. Cemetery offers a vibrant rainbow of pigments that celebrates our loved ones, colors simbolized different family roles, mausoleums and cruses will be elements in your picture. Generally these market days are the perfect moment to visit the tums to place offerings or Maya Ceremonies to send messages of love, it is extremely important to show respect while we are present.

You probably will get shoked by the way we manage our relationship with afterlife. The Mayan belief…

30 minutes · Admission Ticket Free

Moreria Santo Tomas Fabrica De Mascaras

Masks functioned as ceremonial and symbolic objects in religious, political, and funerary rituals. They allowed rulers to assume the identity of gods or supernatural beings, connecting the earthly world with the divine and securing their power and lineage. They have been also used in dances and performances to teach history, culture.

Masks functioned as ceremonial and symbolic objects in religious, political, and funerary rituals. T…

3 hours · Admission Ticket Free

Interamerican Highway

The return trip to Antigua Guatemala will take us another 3 hours with some stops along the way, but this time you will return with the heart of Chichicastenango in your memory

The return trip to Antigua Guatemala will take us another 3 hours with some stops along the way, but…

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We pick up from all hotels or points of interest in and around the Antigua

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CynBush22February 2026 • TripAdvisor

An Unforgettable Cultural Experience in Chichicastenango

Our Chichicastenango Market Tour was truly one of the most memorable experiences of our trip. The scenery on the way to Chichi was absolutely breathtaking. We had a coffee stop at Katok Ingreso, and we were so taken by the atmosphere, we actually asked to stop again on the way back to our hotel. Our guide was exceptional—warm, knowledgeable, and incredibly insightful. He took the time to explain cultural nuances, tribal differences, and local practices, giving us a deeper appreciation for the t...read more

I8486LCrussellbFebruary 2026 • TripAdvisor

Great Market and Atitlan trip - with service above and beyond.

My daughter and I did a two day trip to Chichicastenango market and then onto Lake Atitlan. We were recommended this company by a trusted previous guide. Our driver/guide for the two days was Esteban and we drove in a very comfortable and powerful vehicle. The whole trip was really excellent. Esteban was a very good guide and everything worked to plan very well. The destinations were incredibly interesting. Then at the end of the trip the company dealt extremely well with a situation where a b...read more

BeccasousaSeptember 2025 • TripAdvisor

Don't miss Chichi market

Great market! A mix of local and touristy merchandise. Extremely colorful. You can find everything from flowers to underwear to jewelry to traditional clothing.

jmf182022January 2025 • TripAdvisor

The best tour company, a fantastic experience from the very first email to our return home. Can’t recommend enough.

When we contacted Columbus Guatemala Travel from our home in Massachusetts, we weren’t sure what to expect. This would be our first time returning to Guatemala with our children, now teenagers, whom we adopted from Guatemala as babies. We got more than we could ever have hoped for. The entire team listened to our needs, made recommendations that were spot on, and accommodated every request. They were the most responsive business I’ve ever worked with and their kindness was apparent from the ve...read more

Response from ViatorFebruary 07, 2025

Love so much to read your beautiful and kind words, we are so grateful for your friendship. Your trust and preference mean everything to us, you deserve nothing but the best. Even before your arrival we already knew that you are family, we will always be happy for your next adventures, stay safe. Our biggest passion is to continue sharing Central America inhabitants, culture and extraordinary nature!

brandonr512April 2024 • TripAdvisor

Tour from Antigua to Chichicastenango

We had JJ as a tour guide and he was amazing! He was incredibly knowledgeable and was excited to share his culture with us. We all felt very safe and well taken care of. Highly recommend this tour company and JJ in particular!

Response from ViatorFebruary 10, 2025

Thank you so much for your wonderful feedback! We're thrilled to hear that JJ made your experience so memorable. He truly has a passion for sharing his culture, and it’s amazing to know that his knowledge and enthusiasm helped make your tour special. Your safety and comfort are always our top priorities, and we’re so glad to hear that you felt well taken care of throughout the journey. We deeply appreciate your recommendation and look forward to welcoming you again on future adventures!