MayaWorks offers a 10-day tour of the western highlands of Guatemala. Participants have the opportunity to visit MayaWorks artisans and enjoy the beauty of the country as well as gain insights about Guatemalan culture and fair trade. Your travel will be highlighted by discussions led by Danny Siegel reflecting on Jewish values and the Guatemala experience.
Writers, students, teachers, artists, social workers, health professionals, clergy, and business people from all over the United States have traveled to Guatemala with MayaWorks. Over the course of the trip, groups forge bonds of friendship and a shared commitment to the women of Guatemala.
Travel in Guatemala provides an opportunity to meet a variety of Mayans involved in women’s economic development and education and to learn first-hand about their lives and the Mayan culture. You will see the Judaica items they produce for the Jewish community and how this work has impacted their lives. There is also time for enjoyment of the incredible beauty of Guatemala, the Land of Eternal Spring, and to reflect with the group on our “one world” connections.
Pricing is based on double occupancy. There is an additional cost for single supplement.
Tour cost: $2,100 per person double occupancy; $500 additional
for single occupancy
Price includes the following:
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Hotels and attractions
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Breakfast, lunch, and most dinners (4 dinners on your own)
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All in-country transportation
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Bilingual guide
A $500 non-refundable deposit is required to secure your place on this unforgettable trip.
Contact tour leader, Jeannie, at jeannie@mayaworks.org for more information.
MayaWorks offers a 10-day tour of the western highlands of Guatemala. Participants have the opportunity to visit MayaWorks artisans and enjoy the beauty of the country as well as gain insights about Guatemalan culture and fair trade. Your travel will be highlighted by discussions led by Danny Siegel reflecting on Jewish values and the Guatemala experience.
TRIP HIGHLIGHTS
Meet MayaWorks artisans in their homes and learn their story firsthand
Learn about regional textiles and the art of weaving at the Museo Ixchel in Guatemala City
Experience the importance of weaving in the Mayan culture and try your hand at backstrap and foot loom weaving
Find out how Fair Trade helps women along their path to economic security
Learn how MayaWorks mission and Fair Trade go hand-in-hand with Jewish values
Explore the colonial city of Antigua and breathtaking Lago de Atitlán
Visit artisans’ microcredit projects up close
Trek the Iximché ruins in Tecpán
Discover daily life in Mayan villages and meet community leaders
Savor the rich flavors of Guatemalan food
Drink Guatemalan coffee to your heart’s delight (many say it’s the best coffee in the world)
Shop the array of traditional Guatemalan handicrafts