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Quiché Department Overview

Your complete guide to visiting Quiché Department, Guatemala

About Quiché Department

Quiché Department unfolds highland landscapes and Ixil heritage. Discover vibrant markets, weaving traditions, and rugged mountains.

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Country
Guatemala
Overall Rating
74/100

Ratings

Overall
74
Cost
85
Safety
65
Fun
75
Food
70

What to Expect in Quiché Department

Ixil Towns and Culture

Visit Nebaj, Chajul, and Cotzal to meet Ixil families, witness weaving, eat traditional corn-based meals, and hear legends of the highlands.

Markets and Crafts

Explore Chichicastenango's famed market and Nebaj crafts, where woven textiles and wood carvings tell centuries of local artisanship.

Cloudy Highland Trails

Trek misty highland trails and cedar forests, with sweeping valley views across the Quiché highlands.

Top Experiences

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Ixil Heritage
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Weaving Workshops
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Market Crafts
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Indigenous Art
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Highland Trails
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Valley Overlooks
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Local Cuisine
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