Tours and Tickets to Experience Chichicastenango

Q: How much does it cost to visit Chichicastenango in 2026?

Chichicastenango is free to visit, as are most of its attractions, including the market—the town’s star draw. (There’s a small fee for the archaeological museum.) Group tours from Antigua or Guatemala City start at around US$70, while private tours go for higher rates.

Q: Where is Chichicastenango and how do I get there?

Chichicastenango is in the highlands, about 67 miles (108 kilometers) northwest of Antigua, Guatemala, and about 90 miles (145 kilometers) northwest of Guatemala City. It’s tricky to get there using public transportation, so the best ways to go are to drive there, book a shuttle, or join a tour.

Q: What days is the Chichicastenango market held, and do tours only run on those days?

Chichicastenango’s famous market takes place on Thursdays and Sundays. While the town has other attractions to offer, it’s the market and the Maya culture on display that fascinates travelers, so tours only run on those days. Look for one that leaves early to beat the worst of the crowds.

Q: How long does it take to tour the Chichicastenango market?

How long you’ll spend at the Chichicastenango market depends on your appetite for people-watching, how many photographs you take, and whether you’re looking to buy, as finding the right items and bargaining for them takes time. Most Chichicastenango market tours allow 1–3 hours to explore.

Q: Can I take photos at Chichicastenango market?

Yes, you can take photos at the market, but be respectful: You wouldn’t like a zoom lens in your face, and the Maya women doing their shopping here don’t like it either. Ask permission if you want to shoot a portrait, and be prepared to take no for an answer.

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Explore the Market of Chichicastenango from Panajachel

Explore the vibrant culture of Chichicastenango on this immersive 6-hour tour from Panajachel. Experience the local lifestyle as you visit the largest market in Central America, witness the colorful cemetery, and delve into the history of traditional masks. Your journey begins with a panoramic view, enjoy a landscape that will take your breath away., followed by guided visits to significant local sites, ensuring a rich and educational experience. With transportation provided and an expert guide fluent in English, Spanish, and Tz'utujil, this tour is perfect for cultural enthusiasts seeking authentic encounters in Guatemala. - 7-hour guided cultural tour from Panajachel to Chichicastenango - Visit the largest market in Central America and the local cemetery - Transportation in a private vehicle for a comfortable experience

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Explore the Market of Chichicastenango from Panajachel

Free Cancellation
6 hours 30 minutes

from $90

Chichicastenango and Iximché Day Trip from Guatemala City

Explore the colorful towns of Iximché and Chichicastenago on this exciting day trip from Guatemala City, complete with round-trip hotel service. You’ll wander through open-air markets and comb through the unique handmade goods Guatemala is famous for on this popular day trip. Visit the Church of Santo Tomas and Calvary Church in Chichiscastenango’s central plaza with your expert local guide, and make your way to the ancient Mayan town of Iximché to explore the ruins.

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Chichicastenango and Iximché Day Trip from Guatemala City

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12 hours

from $105

Price varies by group size

Chichicastenango and Iximché Day Trip from Antigua

Journey from Antigua to explore the fascinating market at Chichicastenango plus the archaeological sites of Iximché, on this full-day trip. First head to the ancient Mayan town of Iximché to explore the ruins of ceremonial plazas, temples, ball courts, and more. Then, take time to browse the ceramics and woodcrafts at the famous open-air market of Chichicastenango before visiting the city’s religious structures, Iglesia de Santo Tomas and Calvary Church. Your trip also includes a guide and round-trip transportation from your hotel in Antigua.

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Chichicastenango and Iximché Day Trip from Antigua

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11 hours

from $105

Price varies by group size

On your own, it’s difficult to squeeze the Chichicastenango market (Mercado Santo Tomás) into a single day, but this guided tour makes it a breeze by handling all the transportation logistics from Guatemala City, with a Lake Atitlan photo stop too. Going with a guide keeps you from getting lost in the crowds and provides tons of insight into the rich cultures you’ll see practicing rituals in Santo Tomas Church.

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Full Day Trip in Chichicastenango

Free Cancellation
11 hours

from $125

Chichicastenango Market Day Tour from Panajachel

Immerse yourself in the ancient rituals and colorful culture of the Mayans during this 7-hour trip to Chichicastenango and its famous market. Discover the wealth of handicrafts, produce, herbal medicines and more for sale at this traditional indigenous market. Then spend time exploring the town’s museums, cemetery, colorful murals and Mayan heritage, including a chance to observe a Fire Cleansing Ceremony performed by a local shaman. Your trip also covers round-trip hotel transport from Panjachel.

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Chichicastenango Market Day Tour from Panajachel

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7 hours

from $120

Price varies by group size

Traditional & Colorful Chichicastenango Market Walking Tour

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Traditional & Colorful Chichicastenango Market Walking Tour

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Chichicastenango and Iximche Pyramids Private Day Tour from Antigua

Delve into Guatemala’s rich history with a private guided tour to two significant cultural sights: Chichicastenango and Iximche. Start with a walking tour of Chichicastenango’s huge outdoor market and 400-year-old churches, then visit the Iximche archaeological site to learn about the historic Mayan city that became Guatemala’s first Spanish capital. Hotel pickup and private transport are included for a seamless experience.

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Chichicastenango and Iximche Pyramids Private Day Tour from Antigua

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10 to 11 hours

from $120

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Tour To Chichicastenango, An Ancestral Mayan Market + Panajachel

Delve deeper into the cultural heritage of Guatemala on a tour that covers Chichicastenango Market and Lake Atitlan from Panajachel. Rather than navigating winding roads yourself, you'll be able to soak up the highland scenery as your driver transports you between attractions. Plus, exploring the Mayan market with a guide allows you to overcome the language barrier and discover cultural information you're unlikely to find in the guide book.

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Tour To Chichicastenango, An Ancestral Mayan Market + Panajachel

12 hours

from $290

Price varies by group size

Visit to the most important handicrafts market in the western region where syncretism can be visualized on a large scale since the local people have preserved their Mayan beliefs which are mixed with Catholic practices, this place is multicolored since the Quiché people He still wears his regional costume, on our visit it is contemplated to enter the morerías, the market, the Santo Tomas church and the Turkaj hill where the Maya Pascual Abaj shrine is located, we will have time for lunch and shopping, at the end we begin the return to Guatemala city.

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Cultural Tour in Chichicastenango

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10 hours

from $125

Price varies by group size

Chichicastenango and Iximché private tour from Antigua

Get a glimpse of Guatemala’s colonial past with this walking tour of Antigua. This former capital is a UNESCO World Heritage Site, beloved for its cobblestone streets and majestic church ruins. Meet your guide in the Central Plaza and visit sites like a jade factory, City Hall Palace, and Santo Domingo, an elegant hotel and cultural center. As you walk, your guide will share information on Antigua’s history and architecture.

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Chichicastenango and Iximché private tour from Antigua

Free Cancellation
8 hours

from $95

Price varies by group size

A nice experience to be involved with the Mayan people when the environment turns full of colors, mystical ambiance in the Mayan church, ceremonies, and full of products for locals and visitors. Also to have the experience of seeing close Mayan rituals in the cemetery and religious petitions to the deaths in the underworld. You will have the opportunity with our experienced guides to discover and learn deeply about the Mayan culture. Together with lake Atitlan two of the most amazing destinations in Guatemala. Take the oportunitty don't loose it. NOTE: The concept of private means that vehícule is private for costumers from Viator, Guate Tours. That means could be shared but not large groups. If you really need a private tour just you, please contact to your agent, prices are not the same.

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Chichicastenango color and traditions.

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10 hours

from $150

Full Day Tour to Chichicastenango from Panajachel

Panajachel is a great place to start a journey to the stunningly beautiful and culturally vibrant Chichicastenango. Located only a short drive away through the breathtaking natural landscapes of the western highlands of Guatemala, Chichicastenango is home to the famous Santo Tomas Church, an iconic colonial structure with bright white walls and stairs at its base where many devotees burn incense, bring flowers, and show their gratitude. Upon arriving in Chichicastenango, you will be amazed by the number of colors, textiles, street traditional food, and all kinds of sales in the market. We will visit the indoor and outdoor market, make stops to buy if you wish, and learn about the great history of this market, its people, its traditions, and its religion. Afterward, we will visit the Santo Tomas Church, and at the end of the day, we will go to the Pascual Abaj Hill, where if we are lucky, we´ll see a traditional Mayan ceremony.

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Full Day Tour to Chichicastenango from Panajachel

Free Cancellation
8 hours

from $160

Price varies by group size

Full Day Tour: Chichicastenango Maya Market and Lake Atitlan from Guatemala City

Discover the lively highland culture and beautiful scenery of Guatemala during this 12-hour visit to Chichicastenango and Lake Atitlan from Guatemala City. Start by checking out the colonial architecture and sprawling market of Chichicastenango, where vendors hawk everything from colorful handicrafts to candles, food and machetes. You’ll then have a chance to explore the picturesque town of Panjachel on the volcano-rimmed shores of Lake Atitlan. Your Chichicastenango and Lake Atitlan trip includes a guide, optional lunch upgrade and round-trip hotel transport.

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Full Day Tour: Chichicastenango Maya Market and Lake Atitlan from Guatemala City

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12 hours

from $90

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

Discover the lively highland culture and beautiful scenery of Guatemala during a 2-day, 1-night visit to Chichicastenango and Lake Atitlan. Immerse yourself in the fascinating market found in Chichicastenango, where vendors hawk everything from wood handicrafts, ceramics to offerings for Mayan religious ceremonies. You’ll then spend the night in the picturesque town of Panjachel on Lake Atitlan before enjoying a scenic boat tour of the lake and visit to the village of Santiago Atitlan the next day. Your Chichicastenango and Lake Atitlan trip includes a guide, accommodations, breakfast, entrance fees and round-trip hotel transport.

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

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2 days

from $358

4-Day Tour: Guatemala City, Antigua, Chichicastenango Market and Lake Atitlan

Cover some of the top highlights of Guatemala, including colonial towns, towering volcanoes and indigenous villages, during this 4-day, 3-night trip. During this Guatemalan adventure you’ll walk the charming cobblestoned streets of Antigua and admire the stunning volcano-rimmed shores of Lake Atitlan. You’ll also get a taste for the bustling markets and rich indigenous culture found in cities like Chichicastenango. Your Guatemalan adventure includes accommodations, meals, a guide and coach transport.

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4-Day Tour: Guatemala City, Antigua, Chichicastenango Market and Lake Atitlan

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4 days

from $345

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Chichicastenango and Iximché Day Trip from Antigua

nathan_f, Nov 2025

A good day but a long day.

Long day (11 hours). Know that Chichicastenango and Iximché are not very close to each other so about half the day is driving. That said both are well worth a visit and i felt we had enough time at both places. Our guide was good though did not have much to add during the long drives. Adding wifi to their vans would be nice in the future.

Chichicastenango and Iximché Day Trip from Antigua

Darrell_B, Feb 2026

The ruins were very cool....

The ruins were very cool. The shopping had stalls with very similar material and stuff for sale over and over. Very crowded and very aggressive sales people. Having said that I’m glad I did it. Our guide showed us several churches and several vantage points that made the trip worthwhile. Our Guide was personable, knowledgeable, and very experienced. He made the trip.

Chichicastenango and Iximché Day Trip from Guatemala City

jay_o, Dec 2025

Dive deep into the part of the culture

The down side amount of travel. The plus sidewas Oscar our guide and Miguel our driver . The sites are amazing and we got to witness some families doing ceremonies in Iximche. The market is a cultural explosion, people are nice, tight spaces and yes sales pitch is strong . Great experience

Chichicastenango and Iximche Pyramids Private Day Tour from Antigua

Rosanne_L, Dec 2025

Excellent experience!

This was an outstanding tour, due to the extensive knowledge and engaging personality of our guide, Eduardo. Fortunately, we wore sturdy shoes with good traction, a must for navigating the ruins.

Chichicastenango and Iximché Day Trip from Guatemala City

viviane_t, Jan 2026

You must take this tour!!! No buts or ifs!!!

Jorge our guide and Luis our driver were absolutely great. They were on time and ready to go at 6:30AM. Their energy and vibe were so great that you would feel so awake like you just had a shot of good Guatemalan coffee. Jorge is so knowledgeable of the Mayan Culture and at the same time so humble about it that you are not intimidated by his knowledge and feel confident to ask any questions you may have. Iximche is a must go so peaceful and beautiful. The market is so vibrant and alive a real contrast to the experience at Iximche. However, in the end they are a perfect blend. You must take this tour.

Chichicastenango and Iximche Pyramids Private Day Tour from Antigua

Tatiana_Z, Nov 2025

Fabulous Trip

We absolutely loved our guide, Carlos! He’s totally passionate and his great attitude made the whole trip amazing. Seriously, you can tell he loves his job. Not only is he super enthusiastic and genuinely decent, but he’s also incredibly smart, giving us tons of cool, deep info without being boring. We couldn't recommend him enough!

Chichicastenango Market Day Tour from Panajachel

Stephanie_K, May 2025

Manuel was a fantastic...

Manuel was a fantastic guide. We enjoyed our time at the market and getting to know him and his culture. He was very thoughtful and we all had a great time. The only downside was this was listed as a "private tour" and we did end up having others with us both in the shuttle and the tour but it wasn't an issue as the group was easy going.

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Chichicastenango’s nights can get chilly, and rain is likely—take a jacket or sweater.
Gentle bargaining is expected at the market.

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