Chichi Cemetery
Chichi Cemetery
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Anneliese T
28 bijdragen
feb. 2023
The colors are kept in rainbow colors. Some of the graves look like mausoleums. Some graves are well taken care of, however, most of them unfortunately are not. The cemetery can be seen from many spots atop the city of Chichicastgenango. A specific place is set aside for religious ceremonies. It's an interesting place and worth seeing. Chichicastenango is a hilly city, so be aware, whenever you walk down, eventually you need to walk back up!
Geschreven op 13 maart 2023
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VeganMadeEasy
Glen Ellyn, IL1.519 bijdragen
nov. 2022 • Stellen
Fascinating to see all the different colors and the extent of the celebrations of the death! Unfortunately there is trash and dog poop everywhere.
Geschreven op 17 november 2022
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Paul V
Calgary, Canada273 bijdragen
okt. 2022 • Stellen
The central cemetery is at the bottom of a hill, easy to get to from the main market area. As November 1 was approaching, lots of families were there repainting the tombs. Beautiful colours, tombs and even a replica of a Mayan temple. Lots of people with vendors selling ice-cream. Strange layout. Whereas some graves were nicely laid out along lanes, some of them had been dug wherever there was place. Graves were very close together. Some Mayan ceremonies (we did not make any pictures out of respect). It is always interesting to see how different cultures deal with the dead and the upcoming day of the dead is an opportunity for people to affirm their beliefs.
Geschreven op 28 oktober 2022
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Luis F
Guatemala Stad, Guatemala129 bijdragen
dec. 2020
Colorful, and mysterious. Be sure to notice the coffin style graves, and to visit Ildefonso Rossbachs mausoleum. Indigenous ceremonies happen at the cemetery.
Geschreven op 29 december 2020
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Lucas Blanc
Lucens, Zwitserland994 bijdragen
dec. 2020 • Stellen
Un cimetière très coloré.
Au milieu on peut voir les locaux qui brule de l’encens pour honorer leurs anciens.
Au milieu on peut voir les locaux qui brule de l’encens pour honorer leurs anciens.
Geschreven op 25 december 2020
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maritimeexplorer
Nova Scotia, Canada3.946 bijdragen
feb. 2020
While most tourists come to Chichicastenango for the market, the cemetery should also be on the menu for visitors as well. It is one of the most colourful and interesting I have visited anywhere in Latin America. I first spotted it from the grounds of the Mayan Inn and knew I had to see it up close.
My first question upon arriving at the cemetery and seeingthe huge mausoleums was, "How can they afford this?". After all Guatemala is a poor country and some of these tombs are as big as small houses. The answer apparently lies in the combination of Mayan and Christian beliefs. The Mayans very much believe in the practice of honouring the dead, in fact, failure to do so can lead to the soul being trapped between life and death and no one wants that.
Every year just before the Day of the Dead ceremonies at the beginning of November, the families repaint the graves, whether they be mausoleums or simple crosses. The colours do have a meaning as well. That is why everything looks so bright and fresh and some of the mausoleums are works of art in themselves.
Others are dedicated specifically to one individual and reflect that person's overriding passion in life. In one case, car racing apparently as there was a miniature race track incorporated into the structure.
Obviously not every person in Chichicastenango has the means to afford a grand mausoleum, but the simple painted crosses in their varying colours are almost as interesting and photogenic.
What I did not take a picture of in the Chichicastenango cemetery was the most interesting thing we saw there. At the highest point in the cemetery there is a flat covered concrete floor which is there specifically for sacrifices. Now the word 'sacrifice' has many connotations and the pre-Columbian Mayans practiced many of them including human sacrifice. Post conquest, the sacrifices were toned down, but they have continued over the years with the addition of a few Catholic additions, especially candles.
There was a family who had gathered for a sacrifice which was a circular collection of offerings including modern Mayan essentials - food, alcohol and tobacco. Over the next few days we would see a number of Mayan sacrifices and all would involves these three elements. Along with dozens of candles, all this is lit on fire and prayers made while the sacrifice burns. It is a sacred moment for the family and not one that should be photographed without permission which the family was not giving. If we were feeling like strangers when we set out for the cemetery, watching this ceremony cemented the feeling.
Definitely do not miss this place if you find yourself in Chichicastenango.
My first question upon arriving at the cemetery and seeingthe huge mausoleums was, "How can they afford this?". After all Guatemala is a poor country and some of these tombs are as big as small houses. The answer apparently lies in the combination of Mayan and Christian beliefs. The Mayans very much believe in the practice of honouring the dead, in fact, failure to do so can lead to the soul being trapped between life and death and no one wants that.
Every year just before the Day of the Dead ceremonies at the beginning of November, the families repaint the graves, whether they be mausoleums or simple crosses. The colours do have a meaning as well. That is why everything looks so bright and fresh and some of the mausoleums are works of art in themselves.
Others are dedicated specifically to one individual and reflect that person's overriding passion in life. In one case, car racing apparently as there was a miniature race track incorporated into the structure.
Obviously not every person in Chichicastenango has the means to afford a grand mausoleum, but the simple painted crosses in their varying colours are almost as interesting and photogenic.
What I did not take a picture of in the Chichicastenango cemetery was the most interesting thing we saw there. At the highest point in the cemetery there is a flat covered concrete floor which is there specifically for sacrifices. Now the word 'sacrifice' has many connotations and the pre-Columbian Mayans practiced many of them including human sacrifice. Post conquest, the sacrifices were toned down, but they have continued over the years with the addition of a few Catholic additions, especially candles.
There was a family who had gathered for a sacrifice which was a circular collection of offerings including modern Mayan essentials - food, alcohol and tobacco. Over the next few days we would see a number of Mayan sacrifices and all would involves these three elements. Along with dozens of candles, all this is lit on fire and prayers made while the sacrifice burns. It is a sacred moment for the family and not one that should be photographed without permission which the family was not giving. If we were feeling like strangers when we set out for the cemetery, watching this ceremony cemented the feeling.
Definitely do not miss this place if you find yourself in Chichicastenango.
Geschreven op 25 april 2020
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Наталья С
Gomel, Wit-Rusland2.347 bijdragen
nov. 2019
Одно из самых необычных кладбиц, увиденных в Гватемале. Очень ухоженные склепы, раскрашенные в разные яркие цвета, хотя есть встречаются и дорогие склепы, обложенные плиткой и скромные могилы. Кладбище расположено за чертой города и хорошо видно из него.
Geschreven op 18 april 2020
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Pauline77190
Dammarie-les-Lys, Frankrijk105 bijdragen
mrt. 2020
Cimetière coloré, chaque tombe a sa couleur c'est vrais que ca change de nos cimetière mais c'est vraiment mieux de le voir de loin car de près on voie le manque d'entretien des tombes
Geschreven op 26 maart 2020
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guatemejor
Tikal National Park, Guatemala64 bijdragen
mrt. 2020
For the people that like to see cementeries in this countries, CHchi is a amazing for the surprises you will find wlile you visit, because you will find Sajurines or persons that are spiritual guides for the comunities,or priest that look affter their people in their villages,and keep the well bieng and spiritual protection for every boddy. Could be that each time you go you will find different ceremonies remember each day of the MAYA MONTH IS DIFFERENT
Geschreven op 24 maart 2020
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Michèle D
Amiens, Frankrijk1.655 bijdragen
feb. 2020
Peut-on vraiment dire qu'un cimetière est beau ? Celui-ci ne l'est pas particulièrement malgré les couleurs vives des tombes et des monuments. Un manque d'entretien manifeste pour que ce cimetière reste présentable...
Geschreven op 20 maart 2020
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GoPlaces207930
Austin, TX1 bijdrage
How far from Mercado is cenetery
Raghu B
Naperville, IL99 bijdragen
I would say less than a mile but going there you will be negotiating a down hill and the pavement may not be friendly in stretched. Coming back, you are walking up the hill which is kind of steep and there is traffic both ways.
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- Hotels in de buurt van Chichi Cemetery:
- (0.27 km) Hotel Museo Mayan Inn
- (0.43 km) Hotel Giron
- (0.60 km) Santo Tomas Hotel
- (0.57 km) Posada El Arco
- (0.52 km) Hospedaje San Jeronimo
- Restaurants in de buurt van Chichi Cemetery:
- (0.28 km) Alfred's Bar
- (0.33 km) Tomate's Pizza
- (0.37 km) Restaurante Don Pasqual
- (0.37 km) Casa Mash
- (0.36 km) Restaurante Bella Vista