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Santo Tomás Church
Chichicastenango, El Quiché, Guatemala
Santo Tomás Church, located in Chichicastenango in Guatemala’s El Quiché Department, is one of the country’s most important religious and cultural landmarks. Built in the 16th century on the foundations of a pre-Columbian Maya temple, the church is famous for the blending of Catholic and traditional Maya spiritual practices that continue to this day. Visitors often see worshippers burning incense, offering prayers, and performing ceremonies on the church’s wide staircase and inside the sanctuary. Situated beside the renowned Chichicastenango Market, Santo Tomás Church offers a unique glimpse into Guatemala’s living indigenous traditions and rich cultural heritage.
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5a Avenida 8-39, Chichicastenango, Guatemala
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