San Francisco el Alto Market Tour

Service Description

Through textiles and ideology we will share with you why the Maya Culture that has been named one of the Mother Cultures of Humanity. You have the opportunity to set atop a gorgeous hill overlooking Quetzaltenango Valley, San Francisco El Alto, which must be seen to believe. From the town you can see the entire valley below on a clear day and the Santa Maria volcano. The San Francisco el Alto market is full of farm and domestic animals, textiles and fabrics from traditional wear, and many different vegetables. According to historian, Horacio Cabezas, the San Francisco el Alto market is “the largest and biggest in Central America”. Price includes day trip with private vehicle from Quetzaltenango, Panajachel or Totonicapán, and bilingual guide.