Chajul is the most traditional town in the Ixil Triangle in El
Quiche. Very little Spanish is spoken in this town. Most of the houses in
Chajul are made of adobe as can be seen in the pictures. The women use their
traditional dresses. You can find excellent textiles made in this region that
are sold throughout Guatemala. The market place is thriving with commercial
activities and is also a day of social gathering where people meet to discuss
the latest news of the town. The market days in Chajul are every Tuesday and Friday.
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Little Girl
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Ixil Woman
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Little boy
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Street in Nebaj
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Typical House
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Children
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Market Day
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Market Day
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Market Day
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Market Day
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Market Day
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Two small boys
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Typical Street
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Typical House
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Houses in Chajul
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Little boy
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Main Street in Chajul
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Returning from the market
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Returning from the market
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Typical streets
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Adobe house
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View of Chajul
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Returning from the market
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Old man
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Little Girl
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