CANILLA-
The district of Canilla is categorized as Town/category 4a. It is 38 Kilometers from the departmental head and it is 184 kilometers from the capital.
The Principal Industry in Canilla is--, while its main cultivation is G.B., coffee, yam, yucca. . It does offer services of transportation but it does not have services for gas and diesel. It does not offer lodging services. Their phone prefix is: – Canilla is 123 square kilometers with an elevation of 1215 square meters. Canilla has as saint “La Imaculada Concepcion” celebrated on the 8th of December. The days for “mercado” in Canilla are Saturdays.
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CHAJUL-
The district of Chajul is categorized as town/category 3a. It is 110 Kilometers from the departmental head and it is 274 kilometers from the capital. The Principal Industry in Chajul is Typical Clothing, while its main cultivation is G.B. coffee. . It does offer services of transportation but it does not have services for gas and diesel. It does not offer lodging services. Their phone prefix is: – Chajul is 1523 square kilometers with an elevation of 1991 square meters. Chajul has as saint to--, however it celebrates the “ Second Friday of Lent”. The days for “mercado” in Chajul are--.
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CHICAMAN-
The district of Chicaman is categorized as Town/category 4a. It is 102 Kilometers from the departmental head and it is 266 kilometers from the capital. The Principal Industry in Chicaman is--, while its main cultivation is basic Grains. . It does not offer services of transportation and it does not have services for gas and diesel. It does not offer lodging services. Their phone prefix is: – Chicaman is – square kilometers with an elevation of 1470 square meters. Chicaman has as saint to--, The days for “mercado” in Chicaman are--.
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CHICHE-
The district of Chiche is categorized as Town/category 3a. It is 10 Kilometers from the departmental head and it is 173 kilometers from the capital.
The Principal Industry in Chiche is typical knits, while its main cultivation is basic Grains. . It does offer services of transportation but it does not have services for gas and diesel. It does not offer lodging services. Their phone prefix is: – Chiche is 144 square kilometers with an elevation of 2001 square meters. Chiche has as saint “Santo Tomas” celebrated on the 26th of December. The days for “mercado” in Chiche are--.
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CHICHICASTENANGO-
The district of Chichicastenango is categorized as Villa/category 2a. It is 18 Kilometers from the departmental head and it is 145 kilometers from the capital. The Principal Industry in Chichicastenango is typical Suits, while its main cultivation is G.B., apple, peach. . It does offer services of transportation and it does have services for gas and diesel. It does offer lodging services. Their phone prefix is: 561. Chichicastenango is 400 square kilometers with an elevation of 2071 square meters. Chichicastenango has as saint “Santo Tomas” celebrated on the 21st December. The days for “mercado” in Chichicastenango are Thursday and Sunday.
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CHINIQUE-
The district of Chinique is categorized as Town/category 4a. It is 18 Kilometers from the departmental head and it is 183 kilometers from the capital.
The Principal Industry Chinique is--, while its main cultivation is basic Grains. . It does offer services of transportation but it does not have services for gas and diesel. It does not offer lodging services. Their phone prefix is: – Chinique is 64 square kilometers with an elevation of 1921 square meters. Chinique has as saint “El Cristo Negro” celebrated on the 15th of January. The days for “mercado” in Chinique are Sundays.
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CUNEN-
The district of Cunen is categorized as Town/category 3a. It is 66 Kilometers from the departmental head and it is 230 kilometers from the capital. The Principal Industry in Cunen is Pottery, while its main cultivation is G.B., sugar cane. . It does offer services of transportation but it does not have services for gas and diesel. It does not offer lodging services. Their phone prefix is: – Cunen is 160 square kilometers with an elevation of 1827 square meters. Cunen has as saint “La Virgen de La Candelaria” celebrated on the 2nd of February. The days for “mercado” in Cunen are--.
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IXCAN-
The district of Ixcan is categorized as Town/category 4a. It is 0 Kilometers from the departmental head and it is - kilometers from the capital. The Principal Industry in Ixcan is--, while its main cultivation is basic Grains. . It does not offer services of transportation and it does not have services for gas and diesel. It does not offer lodging services. Their phone prefix is: – Ixcan is - square kilometers with an elevation of 245 square meters. Ixcan has as saint to– The days for “mercado” in Ixcan are--.
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JOYABAJ-
The district of Joyabaj is categorized as Villa/category 2a. It is 41 Kilometers from the departmental head and it is 216 kilometers from the capital.
The Principal Industry in Joyabaj is wines and honeycomb, while its main cultivation is basic Grains, sugar cane. . It does offer services of transportation and it does have services for gas and diesel. It does not offer lodging services. Their phone prefix is: – Joyabaj is 304 square kilometers with an elevation of 1433 square meters. Joyabaj has as saint “La Virgen del Transito” celebrated on the 15th of August. The days for “mercado” in Joyabaj are Sundays.
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NEBAJ-
The district of Nebaj is categorized as Town/category 2a. It is 88 Kilometers from the departmental head and it is 256 kilometers from the capital. The Principal Industry in Nebaj is Tanneries, while its main cultivation is basic Grains, coffee. . It does offer services of transportation and it does have services for gas and diesel. It does offer lodging services. Their phone prefix is: – Nebaj is 608 square kilometers with an elevation of 1960 square meters. Nebaj has as saint “La Virgen del Transito” celebrated on the 15th of August. The days for “mercado” in Nebaj are Thursday and Sunday.
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PATZITE-
The district of Patzite is categorized as Town/category 4a. It is 13 Kilometers from the departmental head and it is 175 kilometers from the capital. The Principal Industry in Patzite is--, while its main cultivation is basic Grains. . It does not offer services of transportation but it does have services for gas and diesel. It does not offer lodging services. Their phone prefix is: – Patzite is 64 square kilometers with an elevation of 2310 square meters. Patzite has as saint “La Virgen de la Candelaria” celebrated on the 8th of February. The days for “mercado” in Patzite are Fridays.
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SACAPULAS-
The district of Sacapulas is categorized as Town/category 2a. It is 49 Kilometers from the departmental head and it is 213 kilometers from the capital.
The Principal Industry in Sacapulas is white and black cooked Salt, while its main cultivation is basic Grains, Peanut. . It does not offer services of transportation and it does not have services for gas and diesel. It does not offer lodging services. Their phone prefix is: – Sacapulas is 213 square kilometers with an elevation of 1196 square meters. Sacapulas has as saint “Santo Domingo” celebrated on the 4th of August. The days for “mercado” in Sacapulas are Wednesdays.
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SAN ANDRES SAJCABAJA-
The district of San Andres Sajcabaja is categorized as Town/category 3a. It is 24 Kilometers from the departmental head and it is 182 kilometers from the capital. The Principal Industry in San Andres Sajcabaja is honeycomb and mats of tulle, while its main cultivation is basic Grains and sugar cane.
It does offer services of transportation but it does not have services for gas and diesel. It does not offer lodging services. Their phone prefix is: – San Andres Sajcabaja is 476 square kilometers with an elevation of 1302 square meters. San Andres Sajcabaja has as saint “San Andres” celebrated on the 28th of November. The days for “mercado” in San Andres Sajcabaja are--.
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SAN ANTONIO ILOTEPEQUE-
The district of San Antonio Ilotenango is categorized as Town/category 4a. It is 20 Kilometers from the departmental head and it is 184 kilometers from the capital. The Principal Industry in San Antonio Ilotenango is typical Clothing, while its main cultivation is Bean, Wheat, basic Grains. It does not offer services of transportation and it does not have services for gas and diesel. It does not offer lodging services. Their phone prefix is: – San Antonio Ilotenango is 80 square kilometers with an elevation of 1950 square meters. San Antonio Ilotenango has as saint “San Antonio” celebrates on the 17th of January. The days for “mercado” in San Antonio Ilotenango are Tuesdays.
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SAN BARTOLOME JOCOTENANGO-
The district of San Bartolome Jocotenango is categorized as Town/category 4a. It is 57 Kilometers from the departmental head and it is 221 kilometers from the capital. The Principal Industry in San Bartolome Jocotenango is--, while its main cultivation is Yam, Yucca, Corn. It does not offer services of transportation and it does not have services for gas and diesel. It does not offer lodging services. Their phone prefix is:– San Bartolome Jocotenango is 123 square kilometers with an elevation of 1525 square meters. San Bartolome Jocotenango has as saint “San Bartolome” celebrates on the 24th of August. The days for “mercado” in San Bartolome Jocotenango are Tuesdays & Fridays.
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SAN JUAN COTZAL-
The district of San Juan Cotzal is categorized as Town/category 2a. It is 105 Kilometers from the departmental head and it is 269 kilometers from the capital. The Principal Industry in San Juan Cotzal is Jarcia, while its main cultivation is G.B., coffee. It does offer services of transportation but it does not have services for gas and diesel. It does not offer lodging services. Their phone prefix is: – San Juan Cotzal is 182 square kilometers with an elevation of 1797 square meters. San Juan Cotzal has as saint “San Juan” celebrated on the 24th of June. The days for “mercado” in San Juan Cotzal are Wednesdays and Saturdays.
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SAN PEDRO JOCOPILAS-
The district of San Pedro Jocopilas is categorized as Town/category 3a. It is 8 Kilometers from the departmental head and it is 173 kilometers from the capital. The Principal Industry in San Pedro Jocopilas is Pottery, while its main cultivation is G.B. bean. It does offer services of transportation but it does not have services for gas and diesel. It does not offer lodging services. Their phone prefix is: – San Pedro Jocopilas is 576 square kilometers with an elevation of 2135 square meters. San Pedro Jocopilas has as saint “San Pedro” celebrated on the 29th of June. The days for “mercado” in San Pedro Jocopilas are Tuesdays.
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SANTA CRUZ DEL QUICHE-
The district of Santa Cruz del Quiche is categorized as City/category 1a. It is 0 Kilometers from the departmental head and it is 164 kilometers from the capital. The Principal Industry in Santa Cruz del Quiche is Pottery and hats of palm, while its main cultivation is basic Grains. It does offer services of transportation and it does have services for gas and diesel. It does offer lodging services. Their phone prefix is: 551. Santa Cruz del Quiche is 128 square kilometers with an elevation of 2021 square meters. Santa Cruz del Quiche has as saint “Santa Elena de la Cruz” celebrated on the 18th of August. The days for “mercado” in Santa Cruz del Quiche are year round.
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USPANTAN-
The district of Uspantan is categorized as Town/category 2a. It is 90 Kilometers from the departmental head and it is 251 kilometers from the capital.
The Principal Industry in Uspantan is Hats of palm and mats, while its main cultivation is G.B., tomato, chili. It does offer services of transportation and it does have services for gas and diesel. It does offer lodging services. Their phone prefix is: – Uspantan is 2896 square kilometers with an elevation of 1825 square meters. Uspantan has as saint “San Miguel” celebrated on the 8th of May. The days for “mercado” in Uspantan are Thursdays and Sundays.
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ZACUALPA-
The district of Zacualpa is categorized as Town/category 3a. It is 43 Kilometers from the departmental head and it is 206 kilometers from the capital.
The Principal Industry in Zacualpa is--, while its main cultivation is basic Grains. It does offer services of transportation and it does have services for gas and diesel. It does offer lodging services. Their phone prefix is: – Zacualpa is 336 square kilometers with an elevation of 1496 square meters. Zacualpa has as saint “El Espirito Santo”. The days for “mercado” in Zacualpa are Thursday and Sunday.
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DEPARTMENTAL FEATURES - *=denotes shared feature with another department.
RECEPIES AND TRADITIONAL DISHES -
426. Boxboles
427. Boxboles Quichelenses
428. Agua de Chilacayote
429. Tamalitos Blancos
430. Pollo con Pulique de Apazote (Chinique)
431. Huevos Campesinos
432. Enchiladas Quichelenses
433. Chojin Chichicasteco
434. Guisado
435. Pulique
436. Hierbas al Vapor
437. Huevos en Comal
438. Machules
439. Ensalada Chichicasteca