Feria de San Pedro Carcha

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Arts & CultureSan Pedro Carcha
DatesDates TBA · Usually JuneCheck locally before booking
Duration1 dayListed event span
Crowd-Public scale varies
Best forPerformance, exhibitionsThe Ratz'um Tenamit, or Flower of the People
Language["es"]Currency: GTQ
CategoryArts & CultureFestival type
The story

Feria de San Pedro Carcha in San Pedro Carcha

San Pedro Carcha's five-day feria, June 25 to 29, honors the Apostle Saint Peter with the devotional Las Cortesias activity, the Q'eqchi' Maya Ratz'um Tenamit title, and folkloric dances including Moros, El Venado, and Diablos performed through the streets near the parish church, drawing Q'eqchi' families from across Alta Verapaz.

San Pedro Carcha closes out June with five days of feria, running from the 25th through the 29th, built around the Q'eqchi' Maya title Ratz'um Tenamit, or Flower of the People, awarded to the young woman chosen to represent the municipality's indigenous identity and Q'eqchi' Maya legacy.
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What is special

The part that makes it specific.

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The place changes

The Ratz'um Tenamit, or Flower of the People, title is distinct from a standard feria beauty pageant in that it is explicitly framed around representing Q'eqchi' Maya cultural identity rather than a general civic image, and the CARCHAFER committee structures the week's cultural calendar around it alongside the religious observances

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The mystery stays covered

The pairing of three specific folkloric dances, Moros, El Venado, and Diablos, performed by local troupes gives the celebration a folkloric density that many smaller ferias in the department do not sustain across five full days

Traditions & symbols

The language of the festival.

What moves first

Living ritual

Las Cortesias

Water and renewal

Living ritual

the Ratz'um Tenamit selection

The sacred route

Living ritual

and the Moros

The local code

Living ritual

and Diablos folkloric dances are specific

Tradition 5

Living ritual

documented customs of this feria

Before you go

Essential information

When to go

Dates TBA · Usually June

Getting around

Use San Pedro Carcha transport around the venue or route first; event-day controls can change normal timing.

What to wear

Comfortable walking shoes for following folkloric dance troupes through several blocks of the town center; light clothing suited to the Alta Verapaz humidity; modest coverage for attending...

Safety

Keep valuables light, follow local instructions, and watch how residents use the space before joining in.

Where to stay

Stay near workable transport in San Pedro Carcha, especially if the event runs late or streets close.

Tickets/cost

Check official or local sources for ticketed areas, paid stands, and same-year access rules.

Language/currency

["es"] · GTQ

Family friendly

unknown

Interactive map15.48 N, 90.31 WOpen in Google Maps

San Pedro Carcha, Alta Verapaz, Guatemala

Nearest airportGUA — La Aurora
TransportUse San Pedro Carcha transport around the venue or route first; event-day controls can change normal timing.
Stay areaStay near workable transport in San Pedro Carcha, especially if the event runs late or streets close.

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How to get thereRoutes, times and prices to San Pedro Carcha via local transport.Search routesFind a place to stayStays near San Pedro Carcha, close enough for the event-day route.Browse staysFind flightsCompare fares into the nearest practical airport for June.Compare faresFestival gearComfortable walking shoes for following folkloric dance troupes through several blocks of the town center; light clothing suited to the Alta Verapaz humidity; modest coverage for attending Las Cortesias or the parish mass.Shop the kitCheck visa requirementsSee whether you need a visa for Guatemala and apply online.Check entry rulesTravel insuranceCover for trip hiccups, gear and health on the road.Get covered

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FAQ

Quick answers.

When is Feria de San Pedro Carcha?

Feria de San Pedro Carcha is listed for Past edition: 29 June 2026. Always re-check the official or local source close to travel.

Where does Feria de San Pedro Carcha take place?

The festival is listed in San Pedro Carcha, Guatemala. The map coordinate is a planning reference, not a guarantee of a ticket gate or exact venue.

How long should I plan for?

One day is the listed festival span. Add time for arrival, local transport, queues, and any route changes during the event.

Is a source linked?

Needs editorial review. Eventisimus separates source confidence from travel suggestions, so check final details before booking.

Where exactly is it?

San Pedro Carcha, Alta Verapaz, Guatemala

Is it family friendly?

unknown

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About this guide

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