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One of Guatemala’s top four tourism centers, ChichicastenangoIs renowned for its crafts market. Which draws buyers and sellers from far and wide, Chichicastenango, or “chichi”, was named by Mexican interpreters to a thorny plant that growsin the area. On Thursdaysand Sundays each week, the plaza of this Maya-Quiche town is converted into a bustling market packet with vendors selling traditional handicrafts, including hand-woven textiles, hand-carved masks, ceramics, jewelryand much more. |
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With first-rate hotels, excellent restaurants and lots of shops selling local handicrafts, Panajachel is the principal tourism center oflakeAtitlàn. It is reached by an excellent highway branching off from the Pan-American Highway, which offers spectacular views of the lake and volcanoes as it descends from the town of Sololà. |
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In the highlands, located in the northeast part of the country, are found the greatest number of Maya communities. Around the beautiful volcanic lakeAtitlàn several communities practice traditions that have survived for centuries. Panajachel, Today an important tourist center, is a popular place to stay and starting point for visits to some nearby towns: Santiago Atitlàn, which produces wonderful textiles; Sololà, with an impressive market; San Lucas Tolimàn, an attractive town with houses made from bamboo and stone; and San Antonio Palopò, where inhabitants still dress in traditional clothing. |
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During Semana Santa, or Holy week, Antigua Guatemala is home to one of the world’s most beautiful religious celebrations. Colourfulprocessions featuring heavy floats carried by men, women and children wind their way slowly through the town’s cobblestone streets, where elaborate carpets made from dyed sawdust, flower petals, pine needles and fruits mark the processional route. |
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Guatemala’shand woven ovenand hand embroidered textiles are famed throughout the world for their excellent quality and unique designs. In a countrythat produces so many outstanding textiles. Where do you go for the very best? One popular choice is the Maya Cakchiquelcommunity O San Antonio Aguas Calientes, near Antigua Guatemala. The women in this town are renowned for their skill as weavers, producing finetextiles that are sold in markets and shops throughout the country. |
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