Market Days in Guatemala are a large part of the livelihood in each village, so try to make your way to these locations on their Market Days. Not only will you have a better idea of who the Guatemalan people are, you will also have the opportunity to buy a number of gorgeous hand crafted items.
While being the largest and most famous market in Guatemala, Chichicastenango has its drawbacks. Since it receives more traffic than most markets, it is harder to barter prices, which is what market shopping is all about. Towns such as Antigua and Panajachel offer amazingly beautiful crafts, at the prices you are looking for. Always remember, you should be able to talk the merchant down nearly 50 per cent of what he is asking, especially if buying multiple items.
Among the things to shop for are traditional Mayan clothing and wooden crafts. The skill of these workers is amazing; their textiles are beautiful and their wooden pieces are intricately carved.
Markets aren’t open everyday. Here you can find a list of Market Days throughout the country.
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