Visit Quiché
Santa Cruz del Quiché
949.3 thousand
949.3 thousand
The Quiche are an indigenous group located in western Guatemala, near the Mexican border. The Quiche are renowned for their vibrant culture and artistry, which can be seen in their beautiful hand-woven textiles, pottery, and masks. Their ancient Mayan language is still spoken by many of their communities today.
For tourists looking to experience the rich culture of the Quiche people, a visit to the Iximche archaeological site - a former Mayan city - is highly recommended. Here you can explore the remains of temples and palaces as well as enjoy great views across the valley below. You may also want to visit Chichicastenango Market - one of Guatemala's most popular markets - where you will find vendors selling traditional crafts and textiles made by local artisans.
An interesting historical fact about the Quiche people is that they were once ruled by an elite class known as K'iche' Maya nobility. This class held political power over all other classes in society until Spanish colonizers arrived in 1524 and overthrew them with military force.
For tourists looking to experience the rich culture of the Quiche people, a visit to the Iximche archaeological site - a former Mayan city - is highly recommended. Here you can explore the remains of temples and palaces as well as enjoy great views across the valley below. You may also want to visit Chichicastenango Market - one of Guatemala's most popular markets - where you will find vendors selling traditional crafts and textiles made by local artisans.
An interesting historical fact about the Quiche people is that they were once ruled by an elite class known as K'iche' Maya nobility. This class held political power over all other classes in society until Spanish colonizers arrived in 1524 and overthrew them with military force.
