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"The biggest indian market in Guatemala " a Chichicastenango Travel Page by OH_DK

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"The biggest indian market in Guatemala " a Chichicastenango Travel Page by OH_DK

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Real Name: Ove
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The biggest indian market in Guatemala

by OH_DK - last update: Apr 29, 2007

2 San Antonio girls in Chichicastenango

2 San Antonio girls in Chichicastenango
These 2 San Antonio girls sold their weavings on the market in Chichicastenango. I bought some shirts from them and they let me take the photo.
Chichicastenango aka "Chichi" is well known for it's very big indian market where indians from many parts of the country come to sell their products.

An other interesting sight is the local church of Santo Tomas - it is more than 400 years old and and reflects the mixture of Catholic and indian Mayan beliefs. On the steps to the church you can see Mayan shamans burning candles and incense and perform their rituals - it is said that the smoke take away all the bad spirits.
You could buy anything on this market

You can buy anything on this market

On the steps to the church

On the steps to the church

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Pros:"Very colorful, very exciting, very diverse"
Cons:"Take care of vendors trying to cheat you"
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Comments for OH_DK about Chichicastenango
balhannah Sun Aug 30, 2009 07:40 UTC
 On my "want to visit" list, even more so now, looks very interesting. I love seeing the different cultures. That Bus journey must have been quite an experience!
joiwatani Sat Apr 18, 2009 16:19 UTC
 Love this page! Very cultural...Where are you now Ove?
Regina1965 Tue Oct 14, 2008 23:52 UTC
 Great tips and photos, excellent, wouldn't mind going to this market. Regína
Ekaterinburg Sat May 5, 2007 21:57 UTC
 That bus trip to the market must have been a great experience. Lovely colourful photos of the market :))
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