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Municipality in El Quiché, Guatemala
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Santa Maria Nebaj is a small town in Quiche, Guatemala. A pre-Columbian Mayan archeological site is nearby and the town, and the area around it, is known for its Mayan culture, its many ranches, and excellent hiking opportunities.
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Barebones hotel, but clean and safe. Excellent breakfast!
Run as a cooperative, the mercado has beautiful handicrafts. The heavy brocade is unique to the Ixil highlands and you'll get much better stuff at a cheaper price than at the more famous market at Chichicastenango. Ask to visit a Mayan family at work!
Frequent chicken buses run to and from Santa Cruz del Quiche and Sacapulas on no set timetable.) you need to change at Sacapulas. There is one direct bus to Guatemala City daily.
Read in the guideThe town itself is easy to walk around and there is frequent bus service to Chajul. For most other outlying villages (e.g., Acul) you need to find your own transport.
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