Chiantla
This highland town in Guatemala's Huehuetenango department sits well above sea level in mountain terrain and holds more historic churches than its size would suggest, a legacy of its colonial past as the seat of a Mercedarian convent and doctrine — "Nuestra Señora de la Candelaria de Chiantla" — until 1754. Two traditions draw visitors annually: a Passion and Death of Jesus dramatization during Holy Week, and pilgrimages to the Silver Virgin of Chiantla. The town's festival falls on January 28.
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- Population8,465
- Nearest water from center 1.4 km0.8 mi
- Nearest mountain from center 1.7 km1.1 mi
Chiantla: quick answers
Where is Chiantla?
Chiantla is in Guatemala, about 129 km80 miles in a straight line from Guatemala City.
How do you get to Chiantla?
The nearest airport is Huehuetenango (HUG), about 29 min away by road.
What's the weather like in Chiantla?
The warmest month is April, averaging 14°C57°F across day and night; the coolest is January, at 11°C52°F. The wettest month is June, with about 280 mm11.0 in of precipitation. (Monthly averages, 1991–2020.)
What's in Chiantla?
OpenStreetMap lists 1 restaurant and 11 places of worship within 2 km of the centre.
What's near Chiantla?
Other Wandering Well picks within 60 km include Chichicastenango, Quetzaltenango and Huehuetenango.