EXPLORE AND DISCOVER CHIAPAS
with Marina Aguirre
This is a wonderful trip to learn the customs, traditions, archaeology and culinary arts of a magical and poetical place
Eight unforgettable days from January 18 to January 24, 2012
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| Panel de Estucos de Toniná, Chiapas |
The trip will begin on Wednesday, the 18th of January, 2012
and end on Wednesday, the 24th of January, 2012
and end on Wednesday, the 24th of January, 2012
We will spend
8 days and 7 nights
(2 nights in Palenque, Chiapas and 5 nights in San Cristóbal de las Casas)
The trip includes:
1. Transportation during the whole tour
2. Accommodations
3. Guide specialized in archaeology, ethnography and anthropology
4. Breakfasts
5. Traveler's insurance
6. Entrance fees to all the attractions detailed in the tour
It does not include:
1. Meals other than breakfasts
2. Tips
3. Telephone calls, laundry.
ATTRACTIONS DURING THE TRIP
You will actively take part in 3 traditional celebrations, all full of great beauty and color. The "Fiesta de los Parachicos" that is celebrated in Chiapa de Corzo, this year was named a Cultural Heritage of the Humanity by the UNESCO. It is Chiapas' magical and emblematic holiday. Also, we participate in two other important celebrations in Comitán and Las Margaritas.
Please, see the following link to enjoy this video it is about the "Fiesta de los Parachicos".http://youtu.be/VmOfSDdAayo
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| Fiesta de los "Parachicos" en Chiapa de Corzo. |
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| This year it was named a Cultural Heritage of the Humanity site by UNESCO |
En Comitán | 20 de enero |
En Las Margaritas | 20 de enero |
“Los Parachichos” in Chiapa de Corzo | 21 de enero |
In addition you will visit three colonial cities
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| Iglesia de Santo Domingo en San Cristóbal de las Casas |
Colonial cities | Dates |
Comitán | 20 de enero |
Chiapa de Corzo | 21 de enero |
San Cristóbal de las Casas | 19-24 de enero |
And you will visit three natural areas of incomparable beauty
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| Cañón del Sumidero |
Agua Azul | 19 de enero |
Misol-ha | 19 de enero |
Cañón del Sumidero | 21 de enero |
You will take part in the markets and daily activities in seven indigenous towns,
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| Zinacatán, Chiapas |
Amatenango del Valle | 20 de enero |
Las Margaritas | 20 de enero |
Zinacatán | 22 de enero |
San Juan Chamula | 22 de enero |
Tenejapa | 22 de enero |
Oxchuc | 24 de enero |
You will visit and learn about 3 archaeological sites of great importance.
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| Palenque, Chiapas |
Palenque | 19 de enero |
Chiapa de Corzo | 21 de enero |
Toniná | 24 de enero |
You will also visit numerous artisans and craftsmen including the makers of:
TEXTILES
Oxchuc, Ocosingo, Tenejapa, Amatenango del Valle, Zinacantán, San Juan Chamula, Las Margaritas
CLAY and POTTERY
Amatenango del Valle
LACQUER IN WOOD AND AMBER
Chiapa de Corzo
Chiapa de Corzo
BASKET-MAKING
Tenejapa, Zinacatán, Ocosingo, San Cristóbal de las Casas
Tenejapa, Zinacatán, Ocosingo, San Cristóbal de las Casas
HARNESS-MAKER'S SHOP, METALWORK, ARTISTIC CHANDLERY
San Cristóbal de las Casas
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| Amatenango del Valle |
COMMON QUESTIONS
Why travel to Chiapas in January?
From January 8 to January 23 in Chiapa de Corzo you will experience one of the most interesting and colorful festivities, called La Fiesta de los Parachicos. In 2011 it was added to UNESCO's Intangible Cultural Heritage list.
During the festivities, every day the people of Chiapa de Corzo carry their costumes of Parachicos and of Chiapanecas, to dance in the streets in a mixture of pagan and religious rituals.
It is a unique and special opportunity.
How is the climate in San Cristobal for these dates?
The temperature ranges between 14 and 16 centigrade degrees (57-61F) during the day, in the lows at night down to 6 degrees (43F). During the day the sun can be hot and in places such as the Cañón del Sumidero, Palenque and Chiapa de Corzo can be humid as well.
We recommend that you bring a light coat and/or sweater.
What comforts are offered by the hotels in which we will lodge?
They are 4 stars hotels and offer all the comforts of the modern world.
They include:
How large is the group?
The trip is designed only for 20 persons. The intention is that the attention is personalized and that the experience is unique and unforgettable.
What transportation will be used?
The tours will be done in a comfortable ADO bus that has sanitary services and air conditioning, as well as sufficient space for luggage and to keep your purchases safe.
All purchases that need to be shipped may be transported in a sure and practical manner to my domicile in Merida.
How much does the trip cost?
The trip costs
The trip costs
$10,800.00 if it is paid from November 25 to December 20
and
$ 11,850 if it is paid after December 20
Last date to make a reservation and payment will be January 8, 2012
Payment details:
Payment in cash can be made at in Calle 54 No. 411 between 47 and 49 or by bank deposit in Banamex addressed to Marina Aguirre de Samaniego.
For more details, please contact: maguirresa@hotmail.com
For more details, please contact: maguirresa@hotmail.com
