Although the town itself is nothing to shout about, hundreds of visitors still descend upon this indigenous town daily, drawn by the exotic culture, native handicrafts, and the strange practices that go on in the town’s church. Described as a mixed of Catholicism, ancient Maya traditions, and Santeria practices, the church of San Juan is filled with colourful candles, smoke from burning incenses, and statues of saints with pale skin and dark eyes.
With local women in their traditional colourful blouse and black wool skirt it creates wonderful photography, but most local people will turn away the moment they see a camera. It is strictly prohibited to take photos inside the church and during religious ceremonies. If you are caught taking photos, they will force you to delete them, and in the worst case scenario, expel you from the church or even from the town.