Guatemala, Central Americas first city

Ruinas Mayas de Iximché. Established but not built, the city of Santiago de los Caballeros in Guatemala stood at Iximche, a few minutes of Tecpan in Chimaltenango.

Iximché meeting the ideal conditions of indigenous groups had to work and construction, areas suitable for grazing and cultivation as well as drinking water sources. But not last long as a new city and would then be moved to a new site.

An error of assessment dates

It has handled the July 25, 1524 as the founding date of the first city, however, the first session of the City Council appointed by Alvarado was held on 27 November. It then reviewed the founding date as July 25 does not appear in the first minutes of the Old Book of the Foundation of Guatemala.

Moving City

The constant demands and abuse practiced by the Spanish on the Cakchiquel accelerated awakening (Iximché was taken peacefully). Cakchiquel soon rebelled and continued resistance led to the relocation of the city.
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