Stone of the Compadres La Piedra de los Compadres

Los compadres castigados. In strange balance have stood the test of time and historical earthquakes.

There are small: the upper reaches the size of a regular sedan with four doors. Together reach a height of about three meters and weighing 50 tons.

Legend

That two friends became compadres in Esquipulas, (a godfather to the son of another). And despite having made this agreement involving own risk and trust, completed the sponsor and the child's mother carried away by desire.

While the mother and the godfather in this place where the rocks are, and alone, left to show their desire for one another, and between the whispering wind, trees swaying and being alone ... attempted a sexual act.

Legend has it that by betraying the honor of best man and mother, being unfaithful to the trust placed in them, punishment became both in stone and standing as a reminder and warning of punishment received by his actions.

Ceremonies and rituals

On the other hand, traditional communities believe they are a manifestation of divine power, or divine will materialize. For this scene the place is sacred rituals, prayers, sacrifices and penances.

Are already blackened by smoke from the rituals performed where the sacrifice is often the beheaded rooster from candles.

Visit the stones of the compadres

To get leads on the old road leading from Chiquimula Esquipulas. Are easily visible. Or making the transport of "Mickey Mouse" that part of the basilica toward this place, is a traditional family transportation and the place.
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