"Market Day" Chichicastenango by Babzz

Chichicastenango Travel Guide: 89 reviews and 211 photos

Fighting through the crowds - Chichicastenango
Fighting through the crowds

Every Thursday and Sunday, Mayan natives from surrounding areas come to Chichi to sell their wares in a massive market that engulfes the town.

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  • Pros:Lots of local arts & crafts
  • Cons:More of the same stuff in every other town's market
  • Last visit to Chichicastenango: Feb 2006
  • Intro Updated Jul 20, 2006
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Chichicastenango cemetry - Chichicastenango Cemetery Things to Do (1)

We didn't actually go to the cemetery for safety reasons, but it was visible from the outskirts of the market area. I... more travel advice

Better Crafts Elsewhere Tourist Traps (1)

This might sound weird given that Chichi is THE marketplace, but I found that the crafts were better in Panajachel and... more travel advice

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