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Iximche ruins, founded in 1463. It was the Kaqchiquel capital.

Tecpan Market and Iximche Maya Ruins

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Iximche ruins, founded in 1463. It was the Kaqchiquel capital.
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Day 1: Tecpan Market and Iximche Maya Ruins

  • 1 Lunch
Today you will be picked up at your hotel to transfer to the town of Tecpan, the site of the first Spanish Colonial Capital. Once at Tecpan your guide will show you around this lively, authentic market where Maya people from the surrounding area congregate to buy and sell products for the week ahead. You will see the traditional textiles worn by the local people as well as exotic produce from the surrounding area. Enjoy a traditional lunch in a nearby restaurant before transferring back to the Maya ruins of Iximche for a guided tour of this small but significant site which has a fascinating Maya Altar. At the back of this site the visiting shaman still come to practice rituals.

This tour is approximately 6-7 hours with a private guide.

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  • 1 Lunch
  • 1 Day Guide Service
  • Transfers
  • Entrance fees

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