Although it seems somewhat morbid, we had heard for a long time that the Quiché cemetery was a very beautiful place. So on Monday, we decided to check things out for ourselves and see what it was like.
Cemeteries are very interesting here because they are quite different than the ones at home. They are almost like little towns or something, because instead of having underground placement with a tombstone or plaque, they actually have huge crypts to house the corpses. Generally these structures are very large so they can hold all the family members and sometimes have an enclosed altar space to place flowers, photos, etc.
The crypt houses are also very brightly colored with a variety of pastel shades making this a very beautiful and pleasant space, unlike the dark and dreary images we often associate with death in the United States. The Quiché cemetery has a very joyful and pleasant setting helped by the lack of garbage and noise. Definitely gets two thumbs up!
The crypt houses are also very brightly colored with a variety of pastel shades making this a very beautiful and pleasant space, unlike the dark and dreary images we often associate with death in the 
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