Leaving Chichi, Blockades, and Quiet Goodbyes

Ixchel spends her last full day in Chichicastenango, navigating the quiet after the Sunday market, a morning fuel-price protest blockade, and a final visit to Pascual Abaj. She reflects on the town's economy, the cost of living, and what this working highland hub has taught her before she moves on. ☕ Enjoying the show? Help keep every episode free — buymeacoffee.com/paris2tokyo Plan your trip to Guatemala: eSIM & data · Tours & tickets · Airport transfers · Car rental · Travel insurance · Hotels & full Guatemala guide → Some links are affiliate links. Episode 31 of Guatemala Travel Podcast with Ixchel Morales. Ixchel Morales is in Chichicastenango, Guatemala. Places in this episode: El Cafecito, Capilla del Calvario, Pascual Abaj, Museo de Máscaras Ceremoniales, Cementerio General, Arco Gucumatz, Casa San Juan Restaurante, La Paz. Covered: Off-market day rhythm, Fuel price protests and local economy, Cost of living and local food prices, Pascual Abaj and mask carving traditions, Cemetery safety practicalities, Farewell reflection. Chapters:00:00 Chichicastenango00:45 Capilla del Calvario02:02 La Paz03:21 Pascual Abaj04:45 Cementerio General06:05 Casa San Juan Restaurante07:14 Quiet balcony at night A full transcript of this episode is available in supported apps. #Chichicastenango #GuatemalaTravel #TravelGuatemala #QuicheHighlands #Guatemala #SantoTomas #PascualAbaj #MayaCulture #ChichicastenangoTravelGuide #RainySeasonTravel #GuatemalaCostOfLiving #PepianDePollo #LivingInGuatemala #GuatemalaBlog #CentralAmerica #SoloTravel https://www.paris2tokyo.com/podcasts/guatemala/