Welcome to Chichicastenango
Surrounded by valleys with mountains serrating the horizons, Chichicastenango can seem isolated in time and space from the rest of Guatemala. When its narrow cobbled streets and red-tiled roofs are enveloped in mist, it's downright magical. The crowds of crafts vendors and tour groups who flock in for the huge Thursday and Sunday markets lend it a much worldlier, more commercial atmosphere. Masheños (citizens of Chichicastenango) are famous for their adherence to pre-Christian beliefs and ceremonies, and the town's various cofradías (religious brotherhoods) hold processions in observance of their saints around the church of Santo Tomás.
Experience Chichicastenango
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Day Trips & Excursions
Chichicastenago and Panajachel Day Trip from Guatemala City
Starting at$75
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Chichicastenango Market and Lake Atitilan Tour from Antigua
Starting at$65
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Chichicastenango Market and Lake Atitlan Day Tour from City
Starting at$85
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Chichicastenango and Lake Atitlan Day Tour from Guatemala City
Starting at$65
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Chichicastenango and Lake Atitlan Private Tour from Antigua
Starting at$130
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Guatemala City and Antigua to Chichicastenango Market Day Tour
Starting at$79
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Multi-day & Extended Tours
Chichicastenango and Atitlan 2-Day Tour with Hotel and Transit
Starting at$259
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Guatemala 6-Day Tour with Antigua, Lake Atitilan, and Tikal
Starting at$995
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5-Days tour Holy Week in Guatemala: Cultural and Adventure experience
Starting at$513
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