Early Wednesday morning we took a shuttle to the town of Chichicastenango, about 2½ hours northwest of Antigua. Known as Chichi, it is home to the largest indigenous market in Guatemala. Villagers from the surrounding area come to Chichi to sell their wares and gather supplies.
The market is usually held on Thursdays and Sundays, but due to Holy Week, it was held on Wednesday. The change in days had no effect on the market. It was incredible. Vendors in stalls and along the sidewalk stretched for blocks, and they were all ready to make a deal. The crowd was alive and the streets were packed.
It all looks so colorful and most interesting!! Love to u 4 GiGi & Bill.
Posted by: Aletha AndersonAletha | March 21, 2008 at 11:02 PM