Amid pine forests and gently rolling hills rise the ruins of Iximché, the former capital of the Kaqchikel kingdom. Surrounded by a serene landscape, this archaeological site invites visitors to explore temples, ceremonial plazas, and ball courts that preserve the history and spirituality of the Maya people. Walking among its structures is an invitation to connect with an ancestral memory that still feels very much alive. 💡 Curiosities Iximché was founded in the 15th century, and its name means “maize tree,” a powerful symbol of life and fertility in Maya cosmology. After the arrival of the Spanish in 1524, the site briefly served as one of the first settlements where they established a temporary presence.
Carretera a Iximché, Aldea Cruz de Santiago, Patzún, Chimaltenango, Guatemala