MAYA CULTURAL VILLAGE TOUR with TRADITIONAL LUNCH

From USD $150.00
  • Duration: 7 Hours (approx.)
  • Product code: CULTURAL TOUR

Within and around San Ignacio you will find a melting pot of culture, language, and ethnicities.   Here you can enjoy the sights and smells of the weekly farmer’s market which draws vendors from around the district with a variety of street foods such as pupusas and quesadillas, fresh coconut water, tropical fruits, fish and free range meats and a variety of crafts.  

SAN ANTONIO WOMEN’s GROUP

Located on the road to the Mountain Pine Ridge, the village of San Antonio was named after St. Anthony of Padua when a Spanish Priest who visited regularly from the town of Benque Viejo del Carmen brought a statue of St. Anthony to the Village. The statue can be seen in the Catholic Church near the Village Square. Prior to the name change, San Antonio was known in the local Yucatec Maya dialect as “Osh Multun Kakab” which translates to “Three Mound Virgin Forest”. Today, villagers casually refer to their village as “Tanah,” which is the Maya term for “our home.”  

This is a beautiful and productive community with various cultural activities throughout the year, especially in the months of June and December.   June 13 marks St. Anthony Day and villagers celebrate for 13 days with traditional Maya music, food such as tamales, and traditional festivities.  This is mainly an agricultural community and the local residents grow crops such as peanuts, corn, squash, and beans, much like their ancestors.  There are currently three Women’s Groups in San Antonio.    One group operates the community bakery, the other specializes in pottery, local jewelry and embroidery, and the most recent group is making hammocks, embroidery and clothing. Tour this lovely village and get a firsthand look at living Maya culture.  Local Maya lunch included with your tour.  

Get a firsthand look at these cultures as local village representatives provide demonstrations of traditional farming, cooking, and lifestyle in both communities.