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Transportation

Written by ToeAnne on February 13, 2005

  • Shuttles are available from nearly all tourist agencies in Antigua on market days, Thursdays and Sundays. Expect to pay between $8 and $10. Shuttles leave early, at 7am, and arrive in Chichi around 10am. Shuttles...
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The Thursday Market

Written by Andariega on March 8, 2005

  • We arrived in town Wednesday afternoon and were surprised to see the stalls already being set up for the Thursday market. Later that evening, after eating a pleasant meal at the restaurant Tziguan Tinamit, we...
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Photography etiquette

Written by LoCho on January 23, 2001

  • If you are a photographer, you'll find many intriguing subjects in Chichicastenango. If you want to take pictures of the locals, it is ok to do so from a distance that does not intrude...
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Poison Trees?

Written by LoCho on January 23, 2001

  • Yes, Chichicastenango translated means "Place of the Poison Trees" and the trees do exist. "Chichicaste" is the plant's name and "Tenango" indicates a place. Our guide told us that chichicaste trees are commonly planted around...
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