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Museo Rossbach
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...
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...
Museum
Chichicastenango, Guatemala
Chichicastenango, Guatemala
Iglesia Santo Tomás
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...
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...
Historical Building
Chichicastenango, Guatemala
Chichicastenango, Guatemala
Pascual Abaj
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...
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...
Historical Building
Chichicastenango, Guatemala
Chichicastenango, Guatemala
Chichi Market
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...
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...
Market
Chichicastenango, Guatemala
Chichicastenango, Guatemala
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