Chiquimula - Overview

      Chiquimula

                                    Overview

Chiquimula, is located in the east of the country, where it is a real gem for its natural riches, plus Temple Esquipulas which is visited by thousands of Central Americans every year, with a variety of climates, dominating the temperature warm.

Chiquimula means "Place of Birds" , is known by other names such as "The Pearl of the Orient", "City Prócer" and  "Cradle of culture”.

Since the beginning of the pre-Hispanic era Chiquimula department has been having importance of the eastern part of the country by its geography and ethnicity.

In Chiquimula is one of the most important pilgrimage sites in Mesoamerica, “Esquipulas”, by the patronage of the Black Christ , faithfully represents the world center of Guatemala .

In the municipalities of Mayan descent Chortí, Mayan New Year ceremonies and rigorously practice the tzolkin of Mesoamerican descent celebrate.

Finally, the religious life of indigenous and Ladino Chiquimula revolves around the Catholic churches and confraternities .

It is also known as a place of beautiful women , is one of the most traditional departments in major beauty pageants in the country. Having won several times the crown of Miss Guatemala and several national crowns reigns among other national events. Currently Saida Jeronimo "Miss Chiquimula", is the image of Miss Guatemala and was elected to International Beuty Holidays Septembrinas 2013.

Weather

         The climate is very warm and dry most of the year due to its low altitude (324 meters), with temperatures between 25 ° and 35 ° C throughout the year. The warmer months are usually from March to September and less from October to February. In the urban area of Chiquimula, temperatures in the summer have come to exceed 40° C, making it one of the warmest cities in the country.

However, despite the climate in the city, in many nearby villages such as La Laguna, Maraxco, Santa Barbara or El Paso of the creed, the temperature might be cold at night, due to the altitude which are located.

Leisure Activities

• Ipala Volcano and Lagoon: The fresh green atmosphere is an ideal setting for picnics, walking, taking pictures, and bird watching. Access is easy, comfortable, and safe.

• The Pila Poza (well): There are many cooking places underneath big beautiful trees. This place invites you to relax and meditate.

• Montecristo Small Mountain: It is located at the border with El Salvador and Honduras. This forest is the heart of the reserve and an ideal place for those who like to climb, walk, study nature and for environmental education.

• The Peregrino Historical Route: It is an ideal place for walking, taking pictures, enjoy nature, bird watching, or just to relax and meditate.

Places to visit in Chiquimula

vEsquipulas, where tourists also visit the basilica where the image of the Black Christ, can also make an interesting walk around, where you can visit The Compradres Stone, tour of the old pilgrim path and as buying curios or souvenirs in the market for this place.

vChiquimula, is a city where visitors can visit the church, the market or just relax on park benches, for a pleasant afternoon. Also you can find colonial churches, as the remains of the old church of the Holy Trinity, located east of the city, which collapsed in 1743, although the facade and walls still show some of its former glory.

       

 ž       vMontecristo Small Mountain: It is located at the border with El Salvador and Honduras. Around it the "Friendship Biosphere" is located which has been declared as a Biosphere Reserve. At the top, you can find a humid, fresh, cloudy, and abundant forest with a lot of wild life.


vIpala Volcano and Lagoon: The Ipala volcano is a peculiar one, since it has a lagoon in its crater. The lagoon, of almost 59 hectares of diameter is located at approximately 1,500 m altitude.

vQuetzaltepeque Volcano:  If you climb the top at ca 2000 m, you will be able to enjoy a beautiful  view and scenery.

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       v"Cueva de las Minas" Ecological Park private, whose name is derived from the mines that are in place.

vSpa Poza de la Pila, which is a few kilometers from the town, being a place that offers relaxation and recreation, as it is located in a number of water sources and is a place conditioning with barbecues, playgrounds, tennis soccer and swimming possibilities, being able also to perform group activities.

Kind of food you can taste in Chiquimula

Typical dish Chiquimula

vChicharron with Yuca: It is one of the typical dishes of Chiquimula well known for his  exquisite taste (pork).

vPatties with curd Loroco

vTamalitos with Loroco

vChepes

Cottage cheese patties with Loroco

This meal is fascinating if you wear either melted cheese or a bit of ham Loroco. It is great to enjoy in either with friends or with your family, you try it, get rich Chapin food.

   
 Ingredients

               •1 pound ground corn.

               •½ pound of cottage cheese.

               •4 ounces Loroco

               •Salt
   
Preparation:

Corn after cooking and washing is carried to the mill. Next, the Loroco ground with cottage cheese and add a little salt, tortillas mass that we have listed are after are filled with homework have prepared beforehand.

Fold in half and made to close his fingers on a string and put to cook on a griddle. This griddle should be hot so that they cook faster and are ready to serve.