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Chichicastenango, GT

Fiesta de Santo Tomás, Chichicastenango

Sunday, December 13, 2026 · 12:00 AM

Chichicastenango's patron saint festival is one of the most world-renowned in Guatemala, running from December 13-21. Cofradías (religious brotherhoods) organize dances in which participants wear costumes representing Spanish conquistadors, accompanied by marimba music, fireworks, and processions through the town's famous market streets.

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