Iximche was the capital of the Kaqchikeles. It was founded around 1463 in a flat and relatively elevated area, following the Mayan construction custom. The original settlers, the Cakchiqueles, presented rivalry with the Quichés, and the place is constituted as the last capital of the Kaqchikel Mayas. Then in 1524, Iximché would become the first capital of the Spanish conquerors in Guatemala. Due to the hostility of the indigenous people, this city founded by Pedro de Alvarado was transferred to the Almolonga valley as “Santiago de los Caballeros de Guatemala”.
La Antigua Guatemala.
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This trip is full of history and will allow you to know more about Guatemalan History. You will be able to have a walk in a fresh place with wind; we suggest wearing comfortable clothes, sneakers and a light sweater.
You will be able to find the driver in the meeting spot, where the adventure will begin. Later you will be enjoying the landscapes until getting to Iximché. Upon entering, several ceremonial plazas with constructions that reach ten meters in height can be seen.
