MARKET DAYS: The main attraction of the city are the market days, held on Thursdays and Sundays. Natives worship their gods with their own traditions and rituals, a mix between the Catholic religion and pagan rites. No pictures inside the Santo Thomas church are allowed.  

COLONIAL MONUMENTS: Rituals and traditions are held in these colonial churches, and they are all nearby. You can visit the Cemetery, the Calvario, the Museum and the Pascual Abaj stone God of the Quiches (this ritual site is about a 30 minutes' walk) 

HIKING: Hiking on the outskirts of the city is a wonderful experience, with picturesque views and natural surroundings. El Pascual Abaj, is one of the most interesting places you can hike to, and it is within 30 minutes by foot. It is a sacred site dedicated to the worship of the Pascual Abaj God. 

SHOPPING: Shopping on market days is fun and interesting. You get to  experience the famous bargaining process of Shopping in the country. Usually you end up paying much less than what they are asking for, so be ready to make an offer without hesitation. They sell goods from all over the region, some from far away. 

ART GALLERIES: There are some shops that remain open during regular days. I consider them art galleries, many with primitive art wood and clay. 

TOURS: See list of recently tours and specials for Chichicastenago posted by several travel companies.

LEARN SPANISH : NOT AVAILABLE. Again, this is not popular place for Spanish  like Antigua, Quetzaltenango, or Panajachel. 

MASSAGES: NOT AVAILABLE. This is not a place for massages. Wait until you get to Panajachel, which is usually the next place you stop on a scheduled tour.  

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