This archaeological and anthropological museum has three rooms exhibiting historical pieces from Chichi and the surrounding region from the pre-Hispanic (1800BC – 1524AD), colonial (1524 – 1821AD) and modern (from 1940) periods. There are ceramic artifacts, pieces of jade, copies of the Pool...
Dating from the mid-16th century and then rebuilt in the 18thcentury, this atmospheric church is a great introduction to the fascinating highland blend of Catholicism and Mayan spiritualism. It is believed that the locals came to Catholicism when a resident Spanish priest was seen reading the Mayan...
A short walk south of the town center is the Maya ceremonial site of Pascual Abaj, a shrine which is still very much in use today. There are some small altars and a pre-Columbian idol and if there has recently been a ritual you will no doubt see burnt incense, empty liquor bottles and flowers...
Without a doubt, no visitor can come to Chichicastenango without stopping to witness the weekly market. The town becomes a different place on Sundays and Thursdays when this quiet highland settlement, where life and business is usually conducted in hushed tones, is transformed into a colourful...