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Chichi Cemetery

Chichicastenango, Guatemala
4.5 of 5 stars 7 Reviews
Type: Cemeteries
Owner description: All the tombs are above ground at this cemetery which marks graves in a variety of ways, some with brightly colored miniature churches and others as...... more » Owner description: All the tombs are above ground at this cemetery which marks graves in a variety of ways, some with brightly colored miniature churches and others as mounds with name-bearing crosses or piles of fire-blackened rocks. « less
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Oklahoma City, Oklahoma
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78 reviews 78 reviews
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19 helpful votes 19 helpful votes
4 of 5 stars Reviewed 16 May 2012

It is only 4-5 blocks from the market and really worth it. The tombs and mausoleums are painted in bright colors and they have different shapes. Very different and something else to do in Chichi other than the market! More

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Lake Atitlan
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61 reviews 61 reviews
Reviews in 22 cities Reviews in 22 cities
17 helpful votes 17 helpful votes
5 of 5 stars Reviewed 28 April 2012

This is one of the most "active" cemeteries I have ever visited. There are a constant stream of families coming to visit their ancestors. There are several Mayan fire cleansing ceremony sites within the cemetery which are interesting to watch. Do not miss the shrine to the "chicken bus drivers" and other drivers. It is one of a kind. More

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brooklyn
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7 reviews 7 reviews
Reviews in 3 cities Reviews in 3 cities
1 helpful vote 1 helpful vote
4 of 5 stars Reviewed 11 April 2012

The cemetary looked like a colorful village because its above earth grave stones were painted in pastel colors. More

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Mexico
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4 reviews 4 reviews
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2 helpful votes 2 helpful votes
5 of 5 stars Reviewed 28 March 2012

Seeing it at a distance made us have to go a get a closer look, and take many pictures... More

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Berkeley
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51 reviews 51 reviews
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15 helpful votes 15 helpful votes
5 of 5 stars Reviewed 14 December 2011

The Mayan cemetery, as the photos show, is a riot of color. Here again the traditional Mayan blends with the Catholic. There is a constant parade of incense burners, candle lighters, small animal sacrifices, shaman and just the faithful. It is definitely a must see. More

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North Potomac, Maryland
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76 reviews 76 reviews
Reviews in 23 cities Reviews in 23 cities
14 helpful votes 14 helpful votes
3 of 5 stars Reviewed 3 November 2011

Our guide took us around, but, at times the people performing the rituals seemed angry at the unwanted visitors. The general scene reminded us of the cemeteries in New Orleans. Worth a quick look, but it's an average attraction. More

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Guatemala City, Guatemala
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15 reviews 15 reviews
Reviews in 7 cities Reviews in 7 cities
2 helpful votes 2 helpful votes
5 of 5 stars Reviewed 17 April 2012
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