"The Maya's last stand at el Quiche." Santa Cruz del Quiché by VinTolucci

Santa Cruz del Quiché Travel Guide: 10 reviews and 40 photos

Tecun Uman's Last Stand - Santa Cruz del Quiché

Santa Cruz del Quiche was the battleground where Tecun Uman made his final stand against the conquistadores. They say he fought bravely, but was no match against the spanish armor and superior tactics. Having been defeated many of the indegenious peoples retreated to mixco viejo. There, the high ground proved only a bumb in the road. The spaniards would soon extend their dominion into Guatemala and the rest of Latin America.

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So Thats where I left my boot . . .

I left my boots in El Quiche.

Pros and Cons

Pros:Beautiful Lagoon's nearby, quiet
Cons:The food is terrible
In a nutshell:The ruins and the caves are the only reasons why a tourist would come.

Last visit to Santa Cruz del Quiché: Aug 2004
Intro Updated Jun 10, 2006
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Reviews (5)

Long roads very litttle comfort along the road - Santa Cruz del Quiché

Isolated Highways Warnings and Dangers (1)

It makes sense to travel with a small group, especially on a long road trip. The highways are desolate and one attracts... more travel advice

Watch as the grass grows only to have it... Off The Beaten Path (2)

For some strange reason I found it quite pleasant to just sit there and watch the cows as they mulched on grass. The... more travel advice

A pleasant day in Quiche - Santa Cruz del Quiché

The Blue Lagoon at Quiche Things to Do (2)

En route to Chichicastenango our cab driver decided to make a pit stop at the lagoons. It was like a slice of rural... more travel advice

Dancing to the cumvites Things to Do (2)

If you are ever in Quiche, during the month of August, which is about a 20 minute ride from Chichicastenango go and see... more travel advice

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vaticanus Nov 29, 2004 at 6:46 AM

I liked the travelogues for Santa Cruz del Quiche. I've never seen the fair but the market is good and watching people come out of the church on Sundays is a book on Guatemalan society itself.
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globetrott Sep 3, 2004 at 12:57 PM

great infos and pics !
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la_beba Sep 2, 2004 at 7:20 AM

Hehehehehe......... I spot a 'Gallo'!!!!!! ;o)