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San Mateo Ixtatán

November 4, 2018  —  Guatemala 2
Area near San Mateo Ixtatán - Guatemala

San Mateo is a mountain village with mainly Mayan population. The women of the area wear very colourful huipiles. The landscapes around the village are fantastic.

The village

San Mateo Ixtatán - Guatemala
San Mateo Ixtatán - Guatemala
San Mateo Ixtatán - Guatemala
The Mayan cemeteries are brightly coloured. A lot of decorations from the Day of the Dead can still be seen.
San Mateo Ixtatán - Guatemala
San Mateo Ixtatán - Guatemala
San Mateo Ixtatán - Guatemala
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The centre

San Mateo Ixtatán - Guatemala
San Mateo Ixtatán - Guatemala
San Mateo Ixtatán - Guatemala
San Mateo Ixtatán - Guatemala
San Mateo Ixtatán - Guatemala
San Mateo Ixtatán - Guatemala
San Mateo Ixtatán - Guatemala
San Mateo Ixtatán - Guatemala
San Mateo Ixtatán - Guatemala
San Mateo Ixtatán - Guatemala
San Mateo Ixtatán - Guatemala
San Mateo Ixtatán - Guatemala
San Mateo Ixtatán - Guatemala
San Mateo Ixtatán - Guatemala
The small village church.
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Landscapes around San Mateo

San Mateo Ixtatán - Guatemala
Area near San Mateo Ixtatán - Guatemala
Area near San Mateo Ixtatán - Guatemala
Area near San Mateo Ixtatán - Guatemala
Area near San Mateo Ixtatán - Guatemala
Area near San Mateo Ixtatán - Guatemala
Area near San Mateo Ixtatán - Guatemala

This cemetery has a curious aspect. Why so many fresh holes?