Alta Verapaz

The department of Alta Verapaz is about 134 miles due north of Guatemala City. The descendants living there are of the Maya-Kekchi group. The towns of Tactic and San Pedro Carcha are famous for their silver jewelry. The textiles produced in San Juan Chamelco utilize the "tzu 'bil" technique of braiding or twisting. The designs feature figures of ducks, pineapples and butterflies. Coban is the capital of this department.