Chipiacul is a village in the municipality of Patzún, in the department of Chimaltenango, located 14 kilometers west of the town center. Its population consists of small farmers, descendants from the Kaqchikel Mayas. In the 1960s they emigrated from time to time to work seasonally on the farms of the Guatemalan South Coast. In the 1980s they started planting corn and vegetables like peas and brocc
oli. The first families in Chipiacul, were Don Cirilo Saguach and Jeronimo Xinico, with his wife, Antonina. They engaged in selling corn at a price of six cents a bushel (quintal). Then, the land that today is known as Chipiacul was covered with vines, hence the name Chipiacul or place of vines. Currently, the Xinico and Saguach surnames are predominant. History the Guerrero Sipac Family:
The Guerrero Sipac family is comprised of 10 members, who proudly belong to the ethnic Maya Kaqchikel. Their source of income comes from the planting of vegetables such as broccoli and peas. However, these crops no longer produce good yields due land infertility. This is caused by the misuse of chemicals such as insecticides, fungicides and fertilizers that have contaminated the soil. Consequently, the families do not generate enough income to cover basic food expenses, health or education. Other sources of income are obtained through crafts including the Patzún huipil, typical strips, rings made with beads, table covers, and embroidered blouses. The family offers visitors the following tourism related products and services:
1. Home visits.
2. Crafts including typical huipil and strips from Patzún, rings made with beads, table covers, and embroidered blouses with spreaders.
3.Cultural activities such as folkloric dances performed by the family.
4.Field work including planting corn, beans, peas and vegetables
