Santa Maria de Jesus, Sacatepequez, Guatemala is a municipality

Municipality

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 in the department

Department

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 of Sacatepéquez

Sacatepéquez

Sacatepéquez was a city in Guatemala from November 21, 1542 until July 29, 1773 when it was destroyed by the Santa Marta earthquake. Sacatepéquez means grasshill and gave its name to the department of Sacatepéquez....

, near Antigua Guatemala, about 10 km. Located under the slopes of Volcan de Agua. This town has a height of 2,070 meters above sea level. Its central square has a temple built in the seventeenth century carved entry arch. Besides Spanish is spoken in this town Cakchiquel.

History

It is no mention of it from the sixteenth century. One of the most important activities performed during the Hispanic period in this township was bringing ice to the city of Santiago, which drew from the summit of Volcan de Agua. Its central square has a temple built in the seventeenth century carved entry arch.

Folklore

Among the folk dances presented in this municipality can mention the dance of "The Deer" and "Micos."