Chichicastenango, also known as Santo Tomás Chichicastenango, is a town in the El Quiché department of Guatemala, known for its traditional K'iche' Maya culture. The Spanish conquistadors gave the town its name from the Nahuatl name used by their soldiers from Tlaxcala: Tzitzicaztenanco, or City of Nettles. Its original name was Chaviar.
Discover the best top things to do in El Quiche Department, Guatemala including Casa Tzocoma, Chichi Cemetery, Santo Tomas Church, Mercado de Chichicastenango, Pascual Abaj, Museo de Arqueologia, Q'umarkaj, Museo de Mascaras Ceremoniales, Museo Arqueologico Rossbach, Parque Ecologico Los Senderos del Abuelo.
Discover the best top things to do in El Quiche Department, Guatemala including Casa Tzocoma, Chichi Cemetery, Santo Tomas Church, Pascual Abaj, Q'umarkaj, Laguna Lemoa.
Coordinates: 15°30′N 90°15′W / 15.500°N 90.250°W / 15.500; -90.250
Chichicastenango, also known as Santo Tomás Chichicastenango, is a town in the El Quiché department of Guatemala, known for its traditional K'iche' Maya culture. The Spanish conquistadors gave the town its name from the Nahuatl name used by their soldiers from Tlaxcala: Tzitzicaztenanco, or City of Nettles. Its original name was Chaviar.
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