Chichicastenango, popularly called “Chichi” by locals, is an indigenous town in the Guatemalan Highlands where a kaleidoscope of colors, shapes, traditions and tastes takes place. Its market days predates the Spanish arrival and still draws people from far and wide to trade fresh products, handcrafted goods, vibrant textiles and local delicacies. Walking through its lively streets, visiting the cemetery, a traditional mask workshop, and the historic Santo Tomás Church guided by experts and passioned local friends.

Set only on Thursdays and Sundays, the market is perfect for culture-watching, tasting seasonal fruits like the original GUATEMALA BANANA, and trying PAN DE MUERTO “bread of dead”, a bread honoring the four elements of life to those that are no longer in this physical cosmos, textiles and everyday scenes of Mayan life as the different ethnical groups that interact are Maya Origen.

Our visit includes a look costume making, following we could highlight some suggestions of where to delight lunch served by local families, local most traditional recipies are TAMALES or SAK'POR.

TAMALES: made out of corn dough with meat and tomato sauce inside, wrapped into banana leaves and cooked with special wild leaves that contributes to a smoky flavor .
SAK'POR: This dish is made with natural and fresh foods, its main ingredients are chicken broth or chompipe, güicoy or pumpkin, güisquil or baby squash, carrot and ground white corn flour or Sak'por - finely ground flavored corn flour, originally from Quiché, Chichicastenango.
Vegetarian/Vegan options are easily to find as well.