Chichicastenango
Guatemala · Departamento del Quich�GT
Town in Guatemala
Chichicastenango, also known as Santo Tomás Chichicastenango, is a town, with a population of 71,394, and the municipal seat for the surrounding municipality of the same name in the El Quiché department of Guatemala. It is located in a mountainous region about 140 km (87 mi) northwest of Guatemala City, at an altitude of 1,965 m (6,447 ft). The Spanish conquistadors gave the town its name from the Nahuatl name used by their allied soldiers from Tlaxcala: Tzitzicaztenanco, or City of Nettles. Its original name was Chaviar.
Read more on Wikipedia →- Population
- 150,932
- Coordinates
- 14.943, -91.111
- Timezone
- America/Guatemala
- Elevation
- 2075 m
Overview of Chichicastenango
Set in Departamento del Quich�, Guatemala, Chichicastenango is a mid-sized city. It counts about 150,932 residents. And that scale sets the rhythm of a stay. What stands out most: nature, culture and water sports. It lies in the northern hemisphere, which drives its seasonal calendar. You are about 2,075 metres up.
Things to do in Chichicastenango
Nature in Chichicastenango
(19)Nature lovers get Caves, Countryside, Desert, Forest and Gardens. These entries mirror the activity data we hold for Chichicastenango. 19 entries sit in this category, enough to fill more than a day.
Culture in Chichicastenango
(18)Culture in Chichicastenango covers Ancient Ruins, Architectural Buildings, Art Galleries, Bridges and Castles. In all, 18 activities are recorded in this category. Nothing here is guesswork — it reflects the recorded activity data for Chichicastenango.
Water Sports in Chichicastenango
(12)Water Sports in Chichicastenango covers Canoeing, Diving, Kayaking, Paddle and Paddleboarding. The full list runs to 12 activities. The list follows Chichicastenango's own activity tags.
Adventure in Chichicastenango
(10)Looking for adventure? Chichicastenango has Abseiling, Adventure, Adventure Parks, Boat Rides and Climbing. The full list runs to 10 activities. The list follows Chichicastenango's own activity tags.
Sports in Chichicastenango
(7)The sports shortlist for Chichicastenango: Biking, Hiking, Horse Trails, Hunting and Running. These entries mirror the activity data we hold for Chichicastenango. 7 entries sit in this category, enough to fill more than a day.
Nightlife in Chichicastenango
(6)Looking for nightlife? Chichicastenango has Disco, Events, Festival, Music and Nightlife. The full list runs to 6 activities. The list follows Chichicastenango's own activity tags.
Wellness in Chichicastenango
(6)The wellness shortlist for Chichicastenango: Farms, Hammam, Ranches, Spa and Turkish Baths. It is a direct read of Chichicastenango's activity profile. There are 6 tagged experiences in this group.
Family in Chichicastenango
(4)Our data lists Aquariums, Playgrounds, Water Parks and Zoo as family options here. Easy to slot into a wider itinerary. Nothing here is guesswork — it reflects the recorded activity data for Chichicastenango.
Shopping in Chichicastenango
(1)Shopping in Chichicastenango covers Shopping. Easy to slot into a wider itinerary. This reflects only what is documented for Chichicastenango.
More to do in Chichicastenango
(1)Other activities lovers get Secret. It is a direct read of Chichicastenango's activity profile. A short list, but an easy way to shape a day.
Best time to visit Chichicastenango
The warm stretch of June to September is when water activities work best. April to June and September to October offers mild conditions for outdoor routes. December to February is when winter sports come into play. Museums, food and nightlife keep Chichicastenango viable all year.
Getting there & around
Chichicastenango pairs regional access with a walkable core. Set your clock to America/Guatemala on arrival.
Similar destinations
Places near Chichicastenango that share the same kinds of activities.
Frequently asked questions
- What is Chichicastenango known for?
- Travellers associate Chichicastenango with nature, culture and water sports. It sits in Departamento del Quich�, Guatemala and counts about 150,932 residents.
- What can you do in Chichicastenango?
- Chichicastenango is tagged with Caves, Countryside, Desert, Forest and Gardens, which is enough to structure a first visit.
- When is the best time to visit Chichicastenango?
- The warm stretch of June to September is when water activities work best. April to June and September to October offers mild conditions for outdoor routes. December to February is when winter sports come into play. Museums, food and nightlife keep Chichicastenango viable all year.
- Where is Chichicastenango located?
- Chichicastenango belongs to Departamento del Quich�, Guatemala, so it pairs naturally with other stops in the same area.
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