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Chichicastenango Travel Guide: 89 reviews and 211 photos

The best indian market in Guatemala. - Chichicastenango

Chichicastenango is a nice and interesting town. On sundays and thursdays you can visit the market. Full of indians of the surrounding villages (also full of tourists). Very interesting pagan workships in the churchs. Is one of the Guatemalan´s mecca´s of tourism.

Last visit to Chichicastenango: Jan 2005
Intro Updated May 8, 2007
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Chichicastenango Market. - Chichicastenango

Chichicastenango Market. Shopping (1)

Chichi market is maybe the best place in Guatemala for buying handicrafts, with good prices and a lot of local art... more travel advice

Santa Cruz del Quiche. - Chichicastenango

Santa Cruz del Quiche. Off The Beaten Path (1)

From Chichicastenango you can travel to the nearby town of Santa Cruz del Quiche, the capital of the Department of... more travel advice

Warm clothes. What to Pack (1)

Chichicastenango can be quite cold at night, bring warm clothes. more travel advice

El Calvario church. Things to Do (7)

Inside view of El Calvario church, interesting mixture of Christian and pagan worship, and also Chamanes (mayan... more travel advice

Hotels (2)
See All Mayan Inn.

Transportation (1)
Shuttle buses

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risse73 Mar 10, 2009 at 4:37 PM

Great pictures & good tips! How cold does it get in the highlands around November? And do you recommend an overnight in Panajachel or Chichi if I only have 1 night to stay in this part of Guatemala? Thanks! -Marissa-
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Hopkid Jan 9, 2007 at 9:59 AM

Nice tips and photos of Chichi. Muchas gracias!
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grets Feb 19, 2006 at 11:12 PM

Thanks for bringing back lots of happy memories from Chichicastenango
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Ken_Weaver Feb 6, 2005 at 7:51 PM

Good job reviewing ChiChi...truly one of the most interesting cities in Guatemala