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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
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Overall Rating
74/100
Ratings
Overall74
Cost85
Safety65
Fun75
Food70
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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