Walking tour of San Cristobal de las Casas
Visit a beautiful highland town where strong Mayan influences meet magnificent Spanish architecture.
At the epicentre of a richly indigenous area still deeply in touch with its Mayan roots, the charming highland town of San Cristóbal de las Casas lies swaddled in the blue and green hues of the Chiapas mountains.
The town has been the stage for dramatic and diverse historical events right up to recent times, when it was a stronghold for the Zapatista movement of the 90s which campaigned for land rights for indigenous peoples. You’ll learn about the town’s past and present on a leisurely walking tour of its pretty, atmospheric streets, bustling with handicraft stalls and galleries.
After visiting the beautiful plazas and baroque churches of San Cristóbal, continue to the Indian village of San Juan Chamula, notable for its traditional local costume and intriguing religious practices involving fizzy drinks (burping is believed to rid the body of evil spirits). Finally, visit rural Zinacantán, home to an almost exclusively Tzotzil community.
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We’ve been planning trips to Central and South America for over 45 years, longer than any other UK specialist. Every holiday is built around you by a Travel Expert who has been to the places they recommend, with support from your first enquiry to the day you fly home.
Rosie embarked on a year-long backpacking trip across Latin America. She is excited to share her knowledge and experiences with others.
Finn discovered his passion for travel on an extensive 18-month trip to Latin America, experiencing the vibrant Carnaval in Rio, the end-of-the-world city of Ushuaia, trekking the Andes and volunteering on the Galápagos Islands.
Maggie visited Latin America on her first backpacking trip when she was 19. Since then, she has taken every opportunity to travel, and has managed to explore a lot of the region in subsequent trips.
Gary discovered what he had been missing with his first foray into the wilds of Latin America. In his role as Product Manager, he combines this personal obsession with years of industry experience to help ensure that travellers will fall for the region every bit as much as he has.
