Experience Maya Traditions on a 2-day immersive trip around Quetzaltenango (Xela)

Immersive Program with the artisans:

DAY 1:
• Meet with the women from the community of Nahualá for lunch
• Liso and Brocade backstrap weaving demonstrations
• Embroidery demonstration
• Hike in the surrounding Highlands to Maya Ceremony Sites and get a personalized Maya Ceremony
• Stay overnight with a homestay family from Maya Traditions’artisan partners

DAY 2:
• Meet with the women from the community of Chirijox
• Liso and Brocade backstrap weaving workshop
• Embroidery workshop
• End with a typical lunch with the artisans

Time: 2 days from 12 m to 2 pm (flexible)
Minimum donation per person: US$ 135 from 2 to 4 participants / US$ 120 from 5 to 10 participants / US$ 105 from 11 to 20 participants

 

The artisans are paid a fair wage for their time and involvement. Benefits support our social community programs. (Pricing includes a tax donation receipt for US citizens) Tours are in English, Spanish and French. All meals are included (vegetarian and vegan meals available upon request). Tours are customizable. Extending with homestay and private transportation as well as other services can be arranged.

Take a closer look at the artisan cooperative of Nahuala here.
Take a closer look at the artisan cooperative of Chirijox here.