Chiapas, San Cristobal and Palenque: Walking tour of San Cristobal de las Casas

Walking tour of San Cristobal de las Casas

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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What our clients say

97% of our clients rated their experience with us as Excellent or Good.

Walking tour of San Cristobal de las Casas | Rating: Excellent

The church in San Juan Chamula was a major highlight

DW, Stone | December 2017 | 65 and over | With Partner

Walking tour of San Cristobal de las Casas | Rating: Excellent

One of the highlights of our tour was to mingle with the indigenous community.

JD, Porthcawl | February 2017 | 65 and over

Walking tour of San Cristobal de las Casas | Rating: Excellent

Knowledgeable and interesting guide who went out of his way to answer our many questions and to show us real life in the villages.

DS, Paisley | December 2016 | 65 and over | With Partner

Walking tour of San Cristobal de las Casas | Rating: Excellent

Wonderful churches!

FA Edinburgh | November 2014 | 50 - 65 | With Friends

Walking tour of San Cristobal de las Casas | Rating: Excellent

"San Cristobal is a lovely town - lots of beautiful buildings."

RL, Belper | January 0001

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