Chichicastenango, Guatemala

February 9th, 2009

Iglesia de Santo Tomas

Chichicastenango (or Chichi) is the biggest market in Central America of indigenous hand-made textiles. The overwhelming atmosphere of the Sunday market is daunting and indescribable. The colors are amazing, and the amount of products range from livestock to hammocks. The indigenous women and children are professional sales persons trying to sell their products to the inexperienced tourists from all over the world. Although trying and exhausting, the atmosphere is full of great people and understanding locals.