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Explore the authentic indigenous culture of Chiapas with one of the best tours in Chiapas! Join our personalized tour from San Cristóbal de Las Casas and visit the fascinating indigenous villages in small groups, ensuring an intimate and enriching experience.
Our first stop is **San Juan Chamula**. This village, full of ancestral traditions, will amaze you with the history and mysticism of its famous Chamula church, where Mayan and Catholic beliefs uniquely intertwine. We will visit the cemetery and the ruins of the first church founded by the Dominicans, learning about the religious syncretism that characterizes the community.
Our next stop will be at Art-Tex Independent Art Gallery, where you will get know a project of social art. It will be our break for tasting local food and posh, the traditional corn-based liquor (food not included).
Our journey continues in **Zinacantán**, a village dedicated to floriculture and trade. We will visit the San Lorenzo church and meet a Tzotzil family that creates beautiful textiles on backstrap looms. Immerse yourself in the vibrant colors and textures that make this place a visual spectacle.
We don’t rush: we want you to discover the living culture, and traditions of these incredible villages and to have an opportunity to get know and interact with the local people. Travel with us and enjoy the authentic indigenous culture in Chiapas.
Ready for this unique adventure?
Approximate time: 9.00am – 2.00 pm.
Taka & Greg –
I’m interested in indigenous cultures and histories in general, but the lifestyle of the Tzotzil Mayan people in Chamula, Chiapas, has inspired me so much. Thanks to Rudy at Experiencias Chiapas (IG @chiapasexperiencias) we gained insight into how they maintain their original culture connected to nature, and how the Tzotzil Mayan people in Zinacantán coexist with their culture and Catholic religion. Their nature worship in Chamula is reminiscent of practices in my hometown of Japan, and I felt truly comfortable listening to Rudy. People are born and return to the air. Every moment sparked something in my brain, and my curiosity was piqued.
Rudy is a knowledgeable community supporter, familiar with the community, and advocates for the rights of women and children in the macho community. Thank you for allowing us to learn about your community and to experience the culture. We’ll definitely come back.