Santo Tomas

Santo Tomas Chichicastenango, known for its Indian market held every Thursday and Sunday, is only 87 miles from Guatemala City. It is the commercial center of the department of Quich. Indians from throughout the region stream into town on market days to buy, sell, socialize and worship. The church of Santo Toms was built in the 1540 over the ruins of a Mayan temple, now it is an example of colonial architecture.

Activities

• Quirigua National Park - Quiriqua was a Mayan city that once ruled the region. The archeological ruins found here include 12 tall monuments carved from single blocks of stone called stellae, enormous carved stones of mythological animal shapes called zoomorphs, carved calendars, temples, a palace, a ball court and a plaza.


• Waterfalls of Escobas - The Caribbean coast of Guatemala is known for its lush natural beauty, including the stunning Escobas waterfall with exquisite flora and fauna surrounding.

Shopping

There are limited shopping opportunities around Santo Tomas. At the pier vendors sell local crafts and souvenirs.

Food

There are very few restaurants in the vicinity of Santo Tomas. In the larger cities there are plenty of fast food restaurants and local fare of seafood and typical rice and bean dishes. It is not recommended to eat from street vendors.

Currency

The local currency is the quetzal. U.S. dollars are usually accepted in small denominations.

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