Health Services in Chichicastenango

Chichicastenango does not have a hospital. The main public option is CAP Chichicastenango, the Ministry of Health’s Permanent Care Centre (2a Avenida y 2a Calle; 4498-6724), which the MSPAS registry lists as open 24 hours. For hospital care, the nearest public hospital is in Santa Cruz del Quiche, where the MSPAS registry lists the Hospital Nacional Santa Elena (7790-3333).

Available Facilities

The listings below also include Hospital El Buen Samaritano (private) and ACELSI. We could not confirm their services, hours or phone numbers at a source of their own, so we publish none: call ahead or ask at the CAP.

Market Day Injuries

The Thursday and Sunday markets draw huge crowds. If you have a minor injury or feel unwell during market day, the CAP is the public option listed as open 24 hours. For anything serious, arrange transport to Santa Cruz del Quiche or call 125 (Cruz Roja).