Chisec

#162 among destinations in Guatemala

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Chisec is a town and municipality in the north of the Guatemalan department of Alta Verapaz that was founded in 1813. It is situated at 230 metres above sea level. The municipality covers a territory of 1244 km². Approximately 95% of the municipality's inhabitants are Mayan, spread over the town of Chisec and approximately 140 communities. The Q'eqchi' language is widely spoken there alongside Spanish. ()

Alternative names: Population: 17 thous. (2020)Area: 425.87 mi²Coordinates: 15°48'47"N, 90°17'28"W

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Alta VerapazGuatemala

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Chisec – popular in the area (distance from the attraction)

Nearby attractions include: Chama.

7 miSW
Art gallery, Museum
Chama
179 min walk • Chama is a small Late-Classic Maya highland site, situated in the Chixoy River valley of the Alta Verapaz department of Guatemala, some fifty kilometers north-west of San Pedro Carchah.