Chichicastenango Family Travel Guide

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Chichicastenango, Guatemala
Colorful markets held in Chichicastenango appeal to shoppers with bargaining skills (Corel)
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Chichicastenango Family Travel Tips

By Candyce H. Stapen

  • Browse, bargain, and buy colorful weavings and leather items from vendors.
  • Meet a wood carver creating a ceremonial mask.
  • Observe a shaman offering prayers on a hilltop.
  • Watch the cofradías, religious brotherhoods, lead processions through the streets on Sundays.

Family Overview: Chichicastenango, Guatemala

By Candyce H. Stapen
Every Thursday and Sunday for more than 100 years, Chichicastenango, dubbed "Chichi" for short, blooms with nearly 300 Maya vendors from all parts of the country. Twisting mountain roads lead to Chichi through hamlets where fat pigs and feathery turkeys stand in the front yards of tin-roofed homes. Arrive by Wednesday night to roam the streets, observing the men hammering away at the maze of wooden stalls for tomorrow's market. The aromas of grilled chicken, fried potatoes, and sweet plantains permeate the air, punctuated by the quick slapping sound of women flattening tortillas between their palms. Read More

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Hotel Atitlan

6 calle 6-38 zona 9 Local 6
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Distance: 14.6 mi.
(from destination center)

Hotel Class: 2 class stars

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Casa Palopo

Carretera a San Antonio Palopo, km 6.8
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Distance: 22.6 mi.
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Hotel Santo Tomas

7a. Av. 5-32
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Distance: 0.0 mi.
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Attractions

Santiago Atitlán

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Lake Atitlán
Santiago Atitlán, Guatemala

Distance: 23.0 mi. (from destination center)

Description: Santiago Atitlán is located on Lake Atitlán and is the capital of the Tzutujil Maya nation in... Read More
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Pascual Abaj

Hill overlooking Chichicastenango
Chichicastenango, Guatemala

Distance: 0.0 mi. (from destination center)

Description: The hill overlooking Chichicastenango is an important religious spot. It's the site of Pascual... Read More
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Panajachel

On the shore of Lake Atitlán
Panajachel, Guatemala

Distance: 13.9 mi. (from destination center)

Description: Panajachel is a gateway town for exploring Lake Atitlán. Here visitors can find restaurants,... Read More
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Other Smaller Airports near Chichicastenango

Distance (mi.)
Guatemala City La Aurora Airport 46.6 map
Tapachula International Airport 78.5 map
San Salvador Comalapa International Airport 158.9 map
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