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'''Olintepeque''' is a [[municipality]] in the [[Quetzaltenango Department|Quetzaltenango]] [[Departments of Guatemala|department]] of [[Guatemala]]. It is located on the Xequijel (or Xequizel) River. |
'''Olintepeque''' is a [[municipality]] in the [[Quetzaltenango Department|Quetzaltenango]] [[Departments of Guatemala|department]] of [[Guatemala]]. It is located on the Xequijel (or Xequizel) River. |
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Olintepeque is known for being the place where the legendary [[K'iche' |
Olintepeque is known for being the place where the legendary [[K'iche' Kingdom of Q'umarkaj|K'iche' king]] [[Tecún Umán]] died in single combat with the Spanish [[conquistador]], [[Pedro de Alvarado]] on February 18, 1524. The river [[Río Xequijel|Xequijel]] ("where the blood spread") takes its name from the famous battle. |
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The inhabitants of Olintepeque speak primarily [[Spanish language|Spanish]] and [[K'iche' language|K'iche']]. A chapel is dedicated to the [[folk saint]], [San Juan Bautista] |
The inhabitants of Olintepeque speak primarily [[Spanish language|Spanish]] and [[K'iche' language|K'iche']]. A chapel is dedicated to the [[folk saint]], [San Juan Bautista] |
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Revision as of 05:59, 6 August 2009
Olintepeque is a municipality in the Quetzaltenango department of Guatemala. It is located on the Xequijel (or Xequizel) River.
Olintepeque is known for being the place where the legendary K'iche' king Tecún Umán died in single combat with the Spanish conquistador, Pedro de Alvarado on February 18, 1524. The river Xequijel ("where the blood spread") takes its name from the famous battle.
The inhabitants of Olintepeque speak primarily Spanish and K'iche'. A chapel is dedicated to the folk saint, [San Juan Bautista]
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14°53′N 91°31′W / 14.883°N 91.517°W
References
- Hutchison, Peter (2003). Central America & Mexico 2004. Footprint Travel Guides. pp. 595–596. ISBN 1903471729.