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Templo de San Juan Bautista
Church of the Tsotsil village of San Juan Chamula, with a white façade and green arch, where residents carry out prayer and healing rituals that blend Maya and Catholic beliefs.
Chiapas · Mexico
San Juan Chamula
In the destination San Cristóbal de las Casas and the Sumidero Canyon.
In the photo: San Juan Church, San Juan Chamula
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The city
What to expect from San Juan Chamula.
San Juan Chamula is a Tsotsil village about 10 km from San Cristóbal de las Casas, known for the church of San Juan Bautista, where residents practice rituals that blend Maya and Catholic beliefs, with candles, pine needles on the floor, and offerings. The community has its own government and rules for visitors, such as a ban on photographing inside the church. On Sundays, the square hosts a large market.
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