2024

LE MARCHÉ DE CHAMULA

Market
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Located behind the town hall, it extends to one of the streets leading to the exit of the city. You will have to bargain fiercely to get an interesting price. The first quality goods are sent to the Co-operatives in San Cristóbal and it was in Santo Domingo that the best business will be done.

However, in the event of a purchase in Chamula, the focus will surely be on traditional hats with colorful ribbons: They are superb, although expensive. It is better to be informed before making purchases in small villages.

The village market is taking place on Sunday. Although Chamula is not a large village, it attracts crowds of peasants from neighbouring territories to go to church, sell their crafts, buy food and fulfil their social obligations.

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