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In Chichicastenango, Thursdays and Sundays the traditional market takes place, considered the largest of its kind in Central America.



This market attracts both local Quichés and sellers and buyers from other areas and ethnic groups: Kackchiqueles, Kekchíes, Mames and others who offer their products, creating a great mix of colors, dialects and customs.



Since pre-Hispanic times, Chichicastenango has come to play an important role in the region. Even today, a day before the holidays, vendors begin to set up their kiosks in the main square and in the surrounding calls, to offer customers from all over the world various hand-embroidered textile products: blouses. , blankets, purses, pants, sashes, beautiful belts, ceramic objects and a wide variety of masks, some used in ancient traditional dances. You can choose from a wide variety and quality of items, and you can even negotiate prices!



Almost 2000 meters high in the Guatemalan highlands. It is located 2 or 3 hours from Guatemala City (145km)



To travel to Chichicastenango from Guatemala City, take the Inter-American Highway, as if traveling through Antigua Guatemala. If you continue straight, without crossing Antigua, if you cross Chimaltenango, Tecpán and at the height of Los Encuentros you will see a fork. The cross will take you to Sololá and Quetzaltenango. The right turn will lead directly to Chichicastenango.

The carriage is in excellent condition and beautiful forests can be seen on the descent.



Their skills and crafts combine to offer a large selection of items:



Regional textiles and fabrics

Unique lady blouses (one of the indigenous crafts of the city)

Vibrantly painted wooden masks (for indigenous dancers and ceremonies)

Various wood carved items (sticks, sculptures, etc.)

Handmade booms.

Pottery, and

Artificial fuels

To really experience the incredible market, you must visit Chichicastenango, during market days, from sunrise to sunset.

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