Basilica of Esquipulas — Attraction in Chiquimula

I didnt buy a ticket jus needed a face mask at the time. There's a section with candles that you can light for your loved ones. After going up a slope on the inside, I saw people walking backwards to the other section 😭 I barely speak Spanish so I jus did the same LOOOL (When in Rome... Lol). Food n drink aren't allowed inside. There's no entrance at the front door for patrons to sit in the church it's strictly for touring other parts without disrespecting the church. I'm not sure if the bell rings every hour or opening n closing but it rang when it was about to close, loved it. There's no fee to enter but I guess since it's a church donations are always welcome but ASK (everyone's culture is different n who knows if it's an insult🤷🏾‍♀️). I never did it but locals did it before/after candle lighting. No flash!! Because persons are actually praying while you visit. Be mindful n demure lol overall it was good...there wasn't a strict dress code cuz I was in a short leggings but it's a church BE MINDFUL ...I stumbled upon it n they welcomed me (hence d leggings) n last but not least I'm BLACK, FULL BLACK, NOT TO BE MISTAKEN AS EVEN LIGHT SKIN...DARK CHOCOLATE VIBES...they weren't racist towards me...I was treated kindly with my translator on hand I wasn't treated like a rare specimen either..so it felt like jus a visit to a regular place...btw this wasn't a tour I didn't have a tour guide it was jus me so maybe there are other details to it that mightve been...

One of the most Beautiful Catholic Basilicas in Central America - One of the Largest in Central AMERICA built 1735 -1759 it is one of the most visited all year long .Special processions and services are held on the Festival of the Esquipulas Christ (January 15) and during Holy Week each year. The basilica is crowded with Guatemalan pilgrims on these days from all over the world.Baroque structure .The town of Esquipulas is located in southeast Guatemala near the borders with Honduras and El Salvador. Located at 4:30 hours from Guatemala city to Esquipulas by Car . Or 3: 57hrs from San Salvador, El Salvador to Guatemala. By car. Nice weather and friendly and welcoming people.

Una de Las Basilicas mas hermosas que posee la iglesia catolica en Centro America. Y una de Las mas grandes. Construida desde el año 1735 al 1759. Una de Las Basilicas mas visitadas durante todo el año . Festividades y procesiones alusivas al Cristo de Esquipulas son celebradas en Fecha Enero 15 y durante la semana Santa. Basilica de arquitectura estilo Barroco . Localizada a 4:30 horas de distancia de Ciudad Guatemala en Automobil o a 3:57 hrs desde San Salvador, El Salvador. Con un clima agradable y personas...

I highly recommend visiting Esquipulas if you’re close by! We drove in from El Salvador (crossing the border was super easy, that’s another post though!). We went on a Monday so it wasn’t as crowded but definitely had a crowd. It was honestly a beautiful experience. We parked near the church in a paid lot. You’ll run into several markets and people selling candles. Highly recommend buying a candle or two on your way in since they don’t sell them at the church. We had to go back out for our candles. The church is just stunning. We got lucky and someone who worked there gave us a quick history tour of the church which was so inspiring. Visiting Esquipulas is easy but you could see the church and shop the markets in like 2 hours. So if you’re coming from afar, try to book other things on the way to do so it’s not just that. Guatemala is beautiful so I’m sure you’ll...