Huehuetenango, Guatemala · North America
Todos Santos Cuchumatán sits on the route: 15 minutes from San Juan Atitán.
Todos Santos Cuchumatán is a town located in Huehuetenango, Guatemala. With a population of 3,289, it is an important destination in North America.
On a road trip, Todos Santos Cuchumatán sits in Guatemala. It's in the America/Guatemala time zone. Below you'll find where to stay, things to do nearby, and everything you need to add Todos Santos Cuchumatán to your route.
Todos Santos Cuchumatán (Spanish pronunciation: [ˈtoðos ˈsantos kutʃumaˈtan]) is a municipality in the Guatemalan department of Huehuetenango. It is situated in the Sierra de los Cuchumatanes at an elevation of 2,500 m (about 8,000 ft). The municipality covers an area of approximately 269 km2 and is formed by the townRead more
of Todos Santos Cuchumatán, 6 villages, and 69 smaller rural communities, called caserios, parajes, and cantones. The village of San Martin Cuchumatán is the second largest urbanized centre in the municipality of Todos Santos. San Martin is also the agricultural heart of the Cuchumateca valley which produces crops like potatoes, broccoli and large scale cultivation of coffee on the lower mountain slopes of the municipality.
The population of Todos Santos is predominantly indigenous, of Mayan descent, most of whom still speak the Mayan language of Mam. The town is one of few places in Guatemala where indigenous men still wear their traditional clothing, along with the women.
An annual festival is celebrated on October 31–November 2, and is centered on All Saints' Day on November 1 ("Todos Santos" translates to "all saints" in English). Festivities include traditional dances, marimba music and the famous horse races. The horse races are often the scene of mayhem and bloodshed due to the riders' penchant to drink alcohol for days leading up to the races even though the mayor banned the selling of hard alcohol in May 2008.
In May 2000, a group of tourists from Japan and a bus driver were attacked by a large mob after members of the group took pictures of local children. The Guatemalan bus driver was doused with gasoline and burned to death, and one member of the Japanese tour group was stoned to death. Two other tourists were injured along with two police officers.
While visiting the market in Todos Santos, travelers are advised to exercise discretion when taking photographs. It is important to respect the privacy and cultural sensitivities of the local Mayan community. Photography of individuals—particularly children—should only be done with explicit permission. A notable incident occurred in 2000, when a misunderstanding involving a tourist resulted in a fatality. Persistent local rumors regarding child abduction have contributed to heightened concerns, and as a result, residents are understandably protective of their families. To prevent miscommunication or unintended offense, visitors are encouraged to seek consent before taking photographs.
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Todos Santos Cuchumatán is located in Huehuetenango, Guatemala, North America. The coordinates are 15.5085 latitude, -91.6038 longitude.
Todos Santos Cuchumatán has a population of approximately 3,289 people, making it a town in Guatemala.
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