Guatenglish

Maximón is a folk saint venerated in various forms by Maya people of several towns in the highlands of Western Guatemala. The origins of his cult are not very well understood by outsiders to the different Mayan religions, but Maximón is believed to be a form of the pre-Columbian Maya god Mam, blended with influences from Catholicism. Maximón may also be called San Simón.

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Almost every tourist group tour to Guatemala includes visiting many churches. And almost every group that goes into the highlands will visit San Andres Xecul. Main reason is village church, old building with incredibly thick walls (mid 17^th century).

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