Guatemala travel guide
What to see in Chichicastenango
The most famous Indigenous market in Central America, on Thursdays and Sundays.
Updated 18 October 2026 · How we make our guides
- 5 must-see places
- Best time: from November to April
Chichicastenango highlights
The places you can’t miss. In the app we sort them by day and close to each other.
- Market
Textiles, masks and flowers.
- St Thomas Church
Maya rituals on the steps.
- Colourful cemetery
Painted tombs.
- Pascual Abaj
A Maya altar on a hill.
- Mask museum
Traditional dances.
Day trips from Chichicastenango
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When to travel to Chichicastenango
The months with the fewest warnings to travel to Chichicastenango are from November to April.
- Jan no warnings
- Feb no warnings
- Mar no warnings
- Apr no warnings
- May with warnings
- Jun with warnings
- Jul with warnings
- Aug with warnings
- Sep with warnings
- Oct with warnings
- Nov no warnings
- Dec no warnings
- from May to October
Rainy season
From May to October it rains almost every afternoon; mountain roads can be hit by landslides.
What to do: The dry season, from November to April, is best; in the rainy season, start early.
Where and what to eat
To eat like a local: a comedor or the market. The dishes you can’t miss are in the Guatemala guide.
Frequently asked questions about Chichicastenango
What to see in Chichicastenango?
Market, St Thomas Church, Colourful cemetery, Pascual Abaj and Mask museum.
What to see in Chichicastenango in one day?
Don’t miss Market, St Thomas Church, Colourful cemetery, Pascual Abaj and Mask museum. To split it into days and areas without crossing the city back and forth, the Bagintravel app plans your trip in a minute.
What’s the best time to travel to Chichicastenango?
The months with the fewest warnings to travel to Chichicastenango are from November to April.
What day trips can you take from Chichicastenango?
Chichi market.
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Guide reviewed 18 October 2026. Places, areas and seasons: the same data the Bagintravel app uses. Sources and method.