Departamento de Quiché

Quiché Essentials

Quiché serves as the cultural core of Guatemala's western highlands, preserving the legacy of the K'iche' Maya empire. This selection highlights the archaeological ruins of Q'umarkaj alongside living traditions found at the Chichicastenango market and the sacred shrine of Pascual Abaj. The list extends into the Ixil Triangle, featuring the colonial architecture of Nebaj and the natural landscapes of the Cuchumatanes mountains.