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Santo Tomas Church

Plaza Mayor, Chichicastenango, Guatemala
4.5 of 5 stars 10 Reviews
Type: Religious Sites
Owner description: Mayans enter through the front door, but others are relegated to the side door of this unusual 1540 church which combines Catholic and Mayan...... more » Owner description: Mayans enter through the front door, but others are relegated to the side door of this unusual 1540 church which combines Catholic and Mayan spiritual practices. « less
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brooklyn
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7 reviews 7 reviews
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1 helpful vote 1 helpful vote
4 of 5 stars Reviewed 11 April 2012

Crowds of the faithful of both traditional and Catholic religions were intedgrated on the church steps with many flowers, inscence and candles. More

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kirkwood, mo
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23 reviews 23 reviews
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29 helpful votes 29 helpful votes
5 of 5 stars Reviewed 16 March 2012
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So interesting to see the ancient Maya traditions alongside the Catholic ceremonies, all in the same church. A blessing of the infants in one corner with proud family members in attendance was very touching to witness. The rose petals blending with the floor candles in the middle of the church where pews would normally be. The front third of the... More

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Berkeley
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51 reviews 51 reviews
Reviews in 21 cities Reviews in 21 cities
15 helpful votes 15 helpful votes
4 of 5 stars Reviewed 14 December 2011

Everyone sees the flowers and the front. Go in the side entrance for the real beauty. It is not polite for visitors (gringos) to use the front door. The cross between Catholic and Mayan as a living daily event inside is magic. Candles, incense, flowers,prayer it's all there. (No pictures please) More

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calgary,alberta
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57 reviews 57 reviews
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22 helpful votes 22 helpful votes
4 of 5 stars Reviewed 21 November 2011

quite unusual with mayan and catholic beliefs mixed together. It is right on the square in front of the market More

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

It was definitely a unique church with a mix of Christian customs and Mayan rituals involving burning incense and candles. Overall, the church looks nice from a distance, but rather dirty when you actually walk in. The Sunday (and Thursday) market is held right in front of this church. More

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León
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13 helpful votes 13 helpful votes
5 of 5 stars Reviewed 6 May 2012
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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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5 of 5 stars Reviewed 2 April 2012
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4 of 5 stars Reviewed 10 November 2011
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Binasco, Italy
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10 helpful votes 10 helpful votes
5 of 5 stars Reviewed 8 November 2011
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