San Martín Sacatepéquez, Quetzaltenango · May 6, 2027
Jueves de Ascensión at Lake Chicabal
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Jueves de Ascensión at Lake Chicabal
When is Jueves de Ascensión at Lake Chicabal 2027?
Jueves de Ascensión at Lake Chicabal 2027 runs on Thursday, May 6, 2027.
2027Thursday, May 6, 2027By the calendar
How the dates are set: It is held on Ascension Thursday, 40 days after Easter.
Jueves de Ascensión at Lake Chicabal schedule
- Ascension Thursday, 40 days after Easter: Traditional Mayan ceremonies are held at the volcano and prayers for rain are offered.
Source: en.wikipedia.org
Getting to Jueves de Ascensión at Lake Chicabal
- Access involves a hike from the town of San Martín Sacatepéquez, including a descent of over 500 steps from the crater rim to the lakeshore.
Source: en.wikipedia.org
History of Jueves de Ascensión at Lake Chicabal
The volcano and its lake are central to the spiritual life of the Mam people, who translate Chicabal as Sweet Spirit Water. According to local tradition, nahuales (spiritual guardians) protect the site.
Source: en.wikipedia.org
Jueves de Ascensión at Lake Chicabal: questions people ask
When is Jueves de Ascensión at Lake Chicabal in 2027?
Ascension Day falls on Thursday, May 6, 2027.
Can you swim in Lake Chicabal?
No. Swimming is strictly prohibited out of respect for the sacred site and to preserve water purity.
How do you get to Lake Chicabal?
You hike from the town of San Martín Sacatepéquez, including a descent of over 500 steps to the lake.
What do you see at Chicabal?
The lake has emerald-green waters, and a thick fog covers it most afternoons. Mayan altars can be seen where ceremonies are held.
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About Jueves de Ascensión at Lake Chicabal
On Ascension Thursday, Mam Maya pilgrims pray for rain at a sacred crater lake in the Guatemalan highlands.
Chicabal is an extinct volcano with an emerald crater lake, sacred to the Mam people. Around Ascension Thursday, 40 days after Easter, traditional ceremonies with prayers for rain are held at the site. Access is a hike from San Martín Sacatepéquez with more than 500 steps down to the lake. Swimming is strictly prohibited.
Know before you go
- Swimming in the lake is strictly prohibited, out of respect for the sacred site and to keep the water pure.
- Expect a hike with a descent of over 500 steps from the crater rim to the lakeshore.
- Guatemala City (GUA) is the main airport, and the drive to the Quetzaltenango highlands takes about four hours.
Planning the trip
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