Mayan Villages Boat Tour: Cotton Process, Chocolate Factory Visit, and Local Cultural Exploration
San Juan la Laguna
Embark on a captivating boat tour through Mayan villages, immersing yourself in the cotton process, visiting a chocolate factory, and exploring local culture. Join our community-led tour, available in Spanish, English, and Mayan.
Duration: 5 hours, 30 minutes
Cancellation: 1 day learn more
Highlights
  • San Juan la Laguna - El guia los recogera al hotel en Panajachel y los lleará al barco que nos llevará al primer pueblo que es San Juan alli tendran dos horas para conocer a Mujeres tejedoras (textiles) fabrica de chocolate, produccion de miel con abejas nativas, plantas medicinaes entre otros despues regresamos al bote para continuar y hacia otro pueblo
  • Santiago Atitlan - el Segundo pueblo ustedes podrán ver la iglesia mas Antigua alrededor del lago, vista a parque con el mapa relieve del lago mercado de artesanías y verduras, Dios maya (maximon) galerías de artes y después el guía tendrán tiempo libre para almorzar en algún restaurante y después regresar a Panajachel
What's Included
  • Private transportation
What's Not Included
  • Lunch
Additional Information

This community-guided tour commences in Panajachel, from where we will embark on a private boat journey to our first destination. Here, you will interact with women weavers and learn about the comprehensive process of transforming cotton into clothing using plants for natural dye. The guide will then direct you to a chocolate factory where you will witness the production and taste various cocoa-based products. Our journey will deepen your understanding of local cultures as we visit a group of women who utilize plants for healing various ailments. The tour also includes stops at a fresh produce market, colonial-era churches, parks, etc. The guides are local individuals with proficiency in Spanish, English, and Mayan languages.

Location
San Juan la Laguna
Cancellation Policy

For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.

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