Pascual Abaj, Sacred Maya shrine in Chichicastenango, Guatemala
The stone idol Pascual Abaj stands on a wooded hill overlooking the Chichicastenango valley, surrounded by pine forests and traditional ceremonial spaces.
The pre-Columbian Maya idol was moved to its current location during the Spanish conquest of the 16th century to protect it from destruction.
Maya shamans perform regular ceremonies at the shrine, placing offerings of pine branches, crosses, flowers, copal resin, and stone artifacts.
The shrine sits three kilometers south of Chichicastenango town center, requiring visitors to walk uphill through forest paths to reach the site.
The stone figure sustained damage in the 1950s yet maintains its status as the most enduring pre-Columbian idol in the Quiché region.
Location: Quiché Department
GPS coordinates: 14.93686,-91.11468
Latest update: March 4, 2025 09:06
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