Church of San Cristóbal Acasaguastlán

In the past, colonial times, Corregimientos existed as a structure of taxation, to ensure the order of the peoples concerned and "hold" either agricultural or livestock production. Acasaguastlán joined the district of Chiquimula de la Sierra along with Amatique and both Ladino and Spanish haciendas in the region formed for commercial purposes.

Acasaguastlán is located in what is now the department of El Progreso.

The Church of San Cristóbal Acasaguastlán remains as a reminder of colonial times and today stands out for its beauty in the region, is perhaps the colonial church of eastern Guatemala and best known landmark.

San Cristobal Acasaguastlán of great importance in eastern Guatemala

This region was of prominent importance in the colonial era.

It was established as the head of the township of Acasaguastlán from 1551 to 1760 when he joined the district of Chiquimula de la Sierra.

The parish had two villages attachments: Chimalapa and Usumatán.

Meaning Acasaguastlán

Nahuatlsignifica language "place of herons and torditos."

In the vicinity of the Motagua

San Cristobal is a short distance from the Motagua River, the source of the fertility of the region and described by historians as a lush valley.

Because of its location, was continuously stopping place for travelers heading from the Atlantic to the city of Santiago de Guatemala and return. The population was largely the dyne.

Getting to San Cristobal Acasaguastlán

Is conducted via the Atlantic Highway (CA9) through Progress Guastatoya and miles below the entrance will be paved a few meters from the runway, before reaching the beginning of the department of Zacapa.

The dome of the church is visible from the road when driving back to Guatemala from Zacapa.

In total, it is a journey of about 2 hours drive from the capital city.