Living Roots: Cultural Encounter in the Heart of Guatemala
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Antigua Guatemala, Guatemala
Antigua Guatemala, Guatemala Antigua Guatemala, Guatemala
San Juan La Laguna, Guatemala
San Juan La Laguna, Guatemala San Juan La Laguna, Guatemala
Guatemala City, Guatemala
Guatemala City, Guatemala Guatemala City, Guatemala
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Embark on an immersive journey through Guatemala where every step reveals the essence of its people, its ancestral flavors, and its millenary wisdom. For five days you will explore Antigua, Mayan villages and the magical Lake Atitlán, through authentic experiences that connect the cultural, spiritual and community.

From walking through cobblestone streets and sharing meals prepared in wood-fired ovens, to collaborating in volunteer projects and learning from wise weavers, this trip not only transforms the traveler's gaze, but also strengthens the bonds with those who guard the living traditions of the country.

Discover sustainable ecovillages, ritual markets, and cocoa and weaving workshops that weave stories of resilience and beauty. An intimate, ethical and deeply genuine experience.
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4Nights
3Destinations
4Accommodation

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Days 1, 2, 3, 4
Antigua Guatemala
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Days 4, 5
San Juan La Laguna
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Day 5
Antigua Guatemala
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Day 5
Guatemala City
DAY 1: ARRIVAL IN ANTIGUA – WELCOME AND FIRST MEETING
DAY 1: ARRIVAL IN ANTIGUA – WELCOME AND FIRST MEETING
  • 08:00–09:00 Arrival at La Aurora International Airport  (Guatemala City). Personalized reception and transfer assistance.

 

  • 09:00–10:30 Private transfer to Antigua Guatemala. Private vehicle, approximate journey time: 1 hour. Cultural introduction during the tour.


  •  10:30–13:00 Accommodation in a colonial  house with gardens and social terraces. Rooms with historic charm and handcrafted décor. Shared spaces, homemade breakfast included and great central location.

 

  • 13:00–15:30 Welcome lunch at home-dining room of ancestral cuisine. Menu prepared by local women in a wood-fired oven. Common table with handmade crockery and typical natural drinks.

 

  • 15:30–19:30 Integration afternoon in the historic center. Walk through cobblestone streets, monuments and colonial churches. Secret visit to a community library in an old church. Group presentation dynamics in a viewpoint overlooking the Agua Volcano.


  •  19:30–20:30 Homemade dinner at the accommodation. Traditional Guatemalan dinner in a cozy setting.

 

  • 20:30–22:00 Cultural activity: presentation of marimba and local legends. Live music and legendary Guatemalan stories.

 

  • 22:00–Overnight in Antigua Guatemala. Night in a boutique colonial house with history and charm.
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DAY 2: VOLUNTEERING IN INDIGENOUS COMMUNITY AND CHOCOLATE WORKSHOP
DAY 2: VOLUNTEERING IN INDIGENOUS COMMUNITY AND CHOCOLATE WORKSHOP
  • 08:00–09:00 Breakfast with fresh fruit and homemade bread. Homemade breakfast on the terrace or garden of the accommodation. Tropical fruits, artisan bread and coffee from the region.

 

  • 09:00–09:30 Transfer to a rural village on the outskirts. Travel by private vehicle (30 minutes approx.) with introduction to the community project.

 

  • 09:30–13:00 Volunteer day in the local community. Support in community organic garden and composting tasks. Painting and renovation of school furniture together with local families. Dynamics of games with children, storytelling and intercultural educational activities.


  •  13:00–15:30 Collective lunch with the women's cooperative. Traditional food cooked over wood, with fresh ingredients from the garden. Served on banana leaves, at shared tables outdoors. Space for spontaneous conversation with the host women.

 

  • 15:30–18:30 Afternoon of learning and symbolic closing. Chocolate making workshop: from the cocoa bean to the bar. Participation in a symbolic Mayan closing ceremony, guided by local leaders.

 

  • 19:00–20:30 Dinner in a rustic restaurant with interior patio and candlelight. Intimate atmosphere, traditional menu with contemporary touches.

 

  • 20:30–22:00 Group discussion and reflective activity. Space to share experiences, learnings and emotions of the day.

 

  • 22:00–Overnight in Antigua Guatemala. Restful night in accommodation with colonial charm.
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DAY 3: FABRICS, MARKET AND EMPOWERMENT
DAY 3: FABRICS, MARKET AND EMPOWERMENT
  • 08:00–09:00 Typical Guatemalan breakfast. Traditional breakfast with beans, fried plantain, eggs, queso fresco, and freshly made corn tortillas. Accompanied by natural juices and local coffee.

 

  • 09:00–09:30 Departure to San Juan del Obispo. Transfer by private vehicle to this town at the foot of the volcano.

 

  • 09:30–11:30 Visit to a cooperative of women weavers. Exclusive access to a Mayan textile workshop not open to conventional tourism. Direct interaction with artisans: explanation of natural dyeing, symbolic design and use of the backstrap loom. Hands-on guided experience to understand hand-woven cultural heritage.

 

  • 11:30–13:00 Free time for conscious shopping. Direct support to local production companies. Handmade textiles, artisanal chocolate, natural balms and cosmetics from medicinal plants.

 

  • 13:00–15:00 Lunch in a community dining room surrounded by a medicinal garden. Recipes passed down from generation to generation. Traditional cuisine without electricity or gas, everything prepared on the fire. Shared table in an environment full of aromas and knowledge.

 

  • 15:00–18:00 Exchange workshop: making natural balms with plants. Workshop guided by wise women from the community. Preparation of ointments based on beeswax, herbs and local oils. Space for intercultural dialogue on health, body and territory.

 

  • 18:00–20:00 Dinner on a panoramic terrace with a view of the volcanoes. Seasonal menu with local ingredients, served at sunset. Spectacular views of the Panchoy Valley at dusk.

 

  • 20:00–22:00 Campfire night, with live music and shared testimonies. Meeting around the fire with local sounds, life stories and group connection.

 

  • 22:00–Overnight in Antigua Guatemala. Return to the colonial accommodation for rest.
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DAY 4: NATURE AND SUSTAINABILITY AT LAKE ATITLÁN
DAY 4: NATURE AND SUSTAINABILITY AT LAKE ATITLÁN
  • 06:30–09:30 Early breakfast and departure to Lake Atitlan. Light breakfast at the accommodation before departure. Travel by private vehicle to the lake. Scenic route with views of volcanoes and Guatemalan highlands.

 

  • 09:30–10:30 Sail on the lake to San Juan La Laguna. Private boat through the waters of Lake Atitlan. First contact with the serenity of the natural and cultural environment.

 

  • 10:30–13:00 Visit to a self-sustaining ecovillage. Tour of organic agriculture projects, adobe construction, gray water management and composting. Access to a meditation space among coffee plantations, guided by local leaders. Conversations on community autonomy and Mayan spirituality.

 

  • 13:00–15:00 Lunch in an ecological dining room in front of the lake. Vegetarian menu with agroecological ingredients. Clay dishes, filtered water and natural juices. Direct view of the lake, under the shade of native trees.

 

  • 15:00–16:30 Meditation and grounding workshop. Guided activity with breathing techniques, conscious silence and visualization. Space to reconnect with oneself and with the energy of the environment.

 

  • 16:30–19:00 Visit to a local coffee plantation. Guided walk among coffee plantations. Explanation of the artisanal process: from harvesting to roasting. Tasting of fresh coffee in a natural and intimate setting.


  • 19:00–20:30 Dinner in a torchlighted garden. Warm and simple dinner with local products. Cozy atmosphere under the stars.

 

  • 20:30–22:00 Group activity: "Word Circle" under the stars. Space to share learning, emotions and experiences of the day. Facilitated by local guides in an environment of trust and listening.

 

  • 22:00– Overnight at an eco-hotel by the lake. Night in a room with a view of the water and natural materials.
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DAY 5: INDIGENOUS MARKET AND HIGH-ALTITUDE CUISINE
DAY 5: INDIGENOUS MARKET AND HIGH-ALTITUDE CUISINE
  • 08:00–09:00 Breakfast with cornbread and hot chocolate. Local energy to start the day with native flavors. Home-made and cosy setting.

 

  • 09:00–11:30 Visit to the most traditional indigenous market in Guatemala. Tour among stalls of handicrafts, masks, textiles and ritual products. Group activity: guided search with cultural exploration challenge. Authentic encounters with local vendors and festive atmosphere.


  •  11:30–13:30 Special visit to the Mayan altar in the multicolored cemetery. Accompaniment of a local spiritual guide Introduction to syncretic Mayan rituals. Deep understanding of contemporary indigenous spirituality.

 

  • 13:30–15:30 Lunch at the family home converted into a dining room. Kitchen run by mother and daughter, with inherited recipes. Stories and traditions shared around the table. Dishes served with warmth and a sense of community.

 

  • 16:00–18:30 Return to Antigua Guatemala. Transfer by private vehicle. Time for rest and preparation for the evening.

 

  • 19:00–21:00 Dinner at the hotel with collective cooking dynamics. Participatory activity: preparation of typical dishes with the local team. Shared dinner with warm atmosphere and candles.

 

  • 22:00–Night in Antigua Guatemala. Rest in charming accommodation, ideal to integrate what you have experienced.
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DAY 6: FAREWELL AND RETURN HOME
DAY 6: FAREWELL AND RETURN HOME
  • 08:00–09:00 Farewell at the colonial house with a homemade breakfast on the terrace. Opportunity to exchange closing words, group photographs and last moments of contemplation in the garden. Check-out assisted by the host team.


  • 09:00–10:30 Private transfer to La Aurora International Airport. Private vehicle with assistance and cultural accompaniment on the way. Estimated transfer time: 1 hour and 30 minutes. Enough time to enjoy the final landscape of the volcanoes and share memories between travelers.


  • 11:00-International flight back home. Assistance at the airport for the boarding process. End of the transformative experience in Guatemala. I return home with a heart full of stories, bonds and lessons learned during the journey.
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Day 1: Antigua Guatemala
Day 2: Antigua Guatemala
Day 3: Antigua Guatemala
Day 4: Antigua Guatemala, San Juan La Laguna
Day 5: San Juan La Laguna, Antigua Guatemala, Guatemala City

Routes available from 1 pax.

INCLUDED:

  • Transfer airport-hotel-airport.
  • Accommodation in charming hotels, including breakfast and dinner.
  • All services mentioned in the itinerary, except those specified in the excluded section.
  • Connection with communities, social projects and cooperatives.
  • Transformative tourism with optional volunteering and fair consumption.
  • Active listening, human encounter and mutual learning.
  • Guided tours:

o Peninsular Product: guided tours offered by the venue itself or audio guides.

o International and long-distance product: guided tours or audio guide offered by the venue itself. 1 plus accompanying guide.

  • Insurance with cancellation included. (Consult casuistry)
  • The selected restaurants have all the necessary characteristics to consider it a genuine experience. The customer will have the final decision when it comes to consuming the desired menu. TGTE merely mentions the specialty for which it is recognized in the market. It will always be direct payment. All of our restaurants offer vegan options, allergy-friendly menus, and children's menus. It is essential to communicate in advance. The menus will be informed in the final communication of the itinerary.
  • Dinners will be held in the same hotels where the accommodation is located. Anything not included in the menu will be at the customer's expense.
  • For quality reasons or for issues related to the establishments or venues to be visited, TGTE may change the order of the program or the content, without prior notice.

 

ITINERARY TRANSPORTATION:

  • International flights:(not included) to be booked on the platform.
  • Domestic flights: included with transfer in out.

 

AT THE DESTINATION:

Peninsular Product: Base price with the customer's car. Optional rental or private car with supplement. Consult Booking 00 34 93 566 66 61.

International Product:

o Europe: Included rental car and driver/guide. Includes tolls, petrol and rent.              

o Long distance: including car with driver and accompanying guide. 
  • Drinks not included.
  • Everything that is NOT indicated as included.
  • Optional VISA processing with supplement.

 

 

IMPORTANT NOTE:

❖Weather conditions: TGTE is not responsible for adverse weather conditions that may affect the development of the route. In case of cancellation or modification of activities and services due to weather phenomena, no refunds or compensation are contemplated.

❖Food intolerances and allergies: It is the customer's responsibility to inform in advance about any food intolerance or allergy.

❖Customer's responsibility: TGTE is exempt from any liability for damages, injuries or accidents that the customer may suffer during the route, scheduled activities or any other circumstance arising from their participation in the trip. Premium insurance included. (Consult casuistry)

❖Modifications due to closures or schedule changes: TGTE is not responsible for changes in the itinerary caused by the closure of facilities, modifications of schedules or adjustments in the operation of the places visited due to seasons or special events. In these cases, alternatives will be proposed according to availability.

❖ Late arrival to activities: It is the client's responsibility to show up punctually to the scheduled activities. In case of delay, the activity will be considered cancelled without the right to a refund.

❖Official schedules and changes outside of hours: The activities will take place according to the established official schedules. If the client wishes to make changes or schedule activities outside of official hours, this may be done at an additional charge, subject to availability. It is recommended to consult beforehand to manage the necessary adjustments.

❖Confirmation voucher: Once the booking is reconfirmed, TGTE will provide the final itinerary along with the confirmation of all the services included in the trip. Throughout the route, the customer must have in paper or digital format the confirmation of all the services provided by TGTE to present in the establishments.

❖TGTE reserves the right to modify or change activities without prior notice to ensure the quality of the tour.

❖The published prices are subject to possible variations due to causes beyond our organization, derived from factors such as occupancy, limited availability of certain services or modifications in the conditions of the suppliers (releases). Rates and places will be reconfirmed at the time of booking to guarantee availability and the final price. In case of disagreement with the price, the client may cancel the reservation for 48 hours free of charge, and the deposit paid will be refunded.

❖You can purchase international flights and other services on the platform by clicking on 'modify your trip'.
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