CHICHICASTENANGO Is considered one of the most important villages where the religious syncretism can be found, its Santo Tomas Church was build in 1540 over the base of an archeological pre-Hispanic temple, it is splendid sample of colonial architecture. In its outsides as well as inside the Mayan and ladino rites are mixed. On its 18 steps stairway is of importance for the indigenous ritual practices, by Mayan chuchkajau priest, who pray and born corncobs full of copal inside. Inside , entire families are kneel and pray before the altars, full of candles flower offerings, alcohol and some cases food.
PANAJACHEL Considered one of the most beautiful in the world by the famous writer Aldous Huxley. Three spectaculars volcanoes, Toliman, Atitlan and San Pedro are the Natural setting of the lake. is has an area of 125 squared kilometers, and iis located 1,560 meter above sea level, here you will be able to visit some villages around and feel the real maya living culture .
DISCOVER CHICHICASTENANGO & ATITLAN LAKE
3 Days/ 2 Nights
DAY 1 CHICHICASTENANGO – PANAJACHEL
Drive from Guatemala visit Chichicastenango.
Overnight in Panajachel.DAY 2 ATITLAN LAKE & SAN JUAN LA LAGUNA TOWN
Breakfast.
Full Day tour Atitlan Lake & San Juan la Laguna.
Lunch Included.
Overnight in Panajachel.DAY 3 GUATEMALA CITY
Breakfast.
Return to Guatemala City.tination.
