Discover Chichicastenango with Veloso Tours

Chichicastenango is the most famous market in Guatemala, where vendors sell handicrafts, food, flowers, pottery, medicinal plants and much more.

Chichicastenango, known for its traditional K'iche' Maya culture, is the most famous market in Guatemala, with its main market days on Thursdays and Sundays where vendors sell handicrafts, food, flowers, pottery, medicinal plants and much more. Next to the market there is the 400 year old church of Santo Tomás and is built atop a Pre-Columbian temple platform, also the steps originally leading to a temple of the pre-Hispanic Maya civilization remain venerated.

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'Our guide seemed to know everyone which led to a smooth trip. Crossing the border between Guatemala and Honduras was like silk both ways.'

Mr & Mrs W.

Antigua was enchanting! Our guide, Manuel, was superb introducing us to all the sights, cafés, restaurants etc. He was particularly helpful in Chichicastenango and the highlands.

Mr & Mrs W (Hertford)

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Mr & Mrs W (Sheffield)

We had a fantastic holiday, felt safe throughout, and it was VERY well organized with transport, guides, hotels, …etc. Thank you for this amazing tour that you've arranged for us.

Mr & Mrs T (Newton Abbot)

All the arrangements you made worked perfectly and there was never a moment when we were unsure of what was happening next. All the agents in Mexico, Belize & Guatemala were extremely professional.

Mr & Mrs Mc (Croydon)