K'iche' is the first language for most locals, and Spanish is spoken by most people younger than 50. You will have plenty of opportunities of practicing, since foreign languages are not that common.

Here's a map in google: Keem Tzij - Centro de Idiomas en Chichicastenango You can also contact us and we can arrange a meeting point in the center of town.

It's the safest town in Guatemala. Crime rates are extremely low and people care for each other. People won't doubt to lend a hand if you're in trouble.

We hope to enable credit card payments soon! We do take payments in US$ and Quetzales (Q7.40 per US$1)

Staying in Guatemala offers more than Antigua, Xela or Panajachel. Tourism isn't the cornerstone of economic activities in Chichi, so you will get to live in an authentic indigenous town. It offers places to enjoy nature and the unique opportunity to truly experience the busy day to day life in the K'iche' highlands. It's a great opportunity to visit some of the pre-hispanic ruins that are scattered across the western part of the country, and even assist to mayan ceremonies and celebrations at the cofradías (brotherhoods). It's an experience full of symbolism, history, authentic flavors and natural adventure.

Of course! Please email us and we'll get you a good deal.

We have many friends in town, so we can recommend some families that offer a private room, meals and laundry service. For detailed information on pricing and services send us an email.

They are groups of locals who take care of a specific saint in an ordinary house. They act independently from Catholic Church and rules, so it's mixture between the ancient K'iche' religious rituals and 16th century Catholic faith. Their celebrations are unique, and many foreigners have described them as "beautiful" with tears in their eyes.