Iglesia de Santo Tomas

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5a Avenida, Chichicastenango
Added by Jopie, at 18 August 2016

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• Anonymous

  24 March 2018

  The Iglesias de Santo Tomas is simply magnificent. Said to have been built on the remains of a Cakchiquel Maya temple. A visit here on a Sunday brings the technicolour spectacle of the market directly in front of the church, whilst inside is a blend of Roman Catholic mass and ancient Maya tradition. Copal incense is burned inside and around the church steps. Making the air thick with the sweet scent - not unlike that of Frankincense. A true sensory experience.

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• Anonymous

  16 May 2017

  While walking through Chichicastenango, make sure to visit the Santo Tomás Church built in the mid 1500s where you'll see a mix of both Catholic and Maya traditions under one roof.

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• Anonymous

  04 March 2017

  visited in 2010. chichicastenango market is an interesting place to see.

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• Anonymous

  17 February 2017

  Visited and lived in this town for a mission trip. Fascinating culture, food and people of the mountains. Highly recommended - worth the extra travel time.

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• Anonymous

  06 January 2017

  An amazing feeling, magical place, flowers, scrap, Indian !!!

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• Anonymous

  02 November 2016

  An interesting and historical church in the heart of the town and middle of the market, where Mayan and Christian cultures and traditions mix.

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• Anonymous

  25 August 2016

  Very authentic place where Mayan traditions meet Christian ceremonies

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