Vous laisserez libre cours à votre créativité en concevant, taillant et sculptant votre propre bijou en jade. Vous serez guidé par l'un de nos experts sculpteurs de jade et repartirez avec une création unique, réalisée de vos propres mains. Vous emporterez avec vous un morceau de notre terre et de notre culture. Une expérience incroyable et unique à ne pas manquer ! Nous vous attendons.

Prenez une matinée pour apprendre l'art maya du tissage à lanières dans une magnifique cour centrale d'Antigua, entourée de plantes. Asseyez-vous aux côtés d'une tisserande experte et découvrez son histoire. Le Guatemala est un pays riche en traditions textiles, avec une multitude de couleurs. Mais savez-vous vraiment comment créer un tissage ? Les débutants peuvent s'imprégner de cette tradition, tandis que les tisserands expérimentés peuvent se plonger dans les moindres détails du brocart simple face, voire double face. Point après point, apprenez à tisser un motif traditionnel.

4 Grados Norte est l'un des quartiers les plus animés de Guatemala City. Nous proposons la seule visite à pied de la région et connaissons les meilleurs endroits à découvrir. Une excellente façon de découvrir la ville et tout ce qu'elle a à offrir. Cette visite est axée sur les graffitis. Nous vous emmènerons donc aux meilleurs spots de graffitis et, en chemin, vous ferons découvrir tous les restaurants des environs.

Chichicastenango, popularly called “Chichi” by locals, is an indigenous town in the Guatemalan Highlands where a kaleidoscope of colors, shapes, traditions and tastes, takes place. Its market days predates the Spanish arrival and still draws people from far and wide to trade fresh products, handcrafted goods, vibrant textiles and local recipes. This experience walking through lively streets, visiting the cemetery, a traditional mask workshop, and the historic Santo Tomás Church, guided by experts and passioned local friends. Our visit includes one on one time with a local costume factory called Morería, where generation after generation the family has dedicated their passion and art to the creation of traditional customes worn or dressed at festive dances, step inside of Santo Tomás Church to appreciate how Maya and Catholicism Ideology has blended together.

Cette expérience vise à préserver l'art textile du Guatemala, expression suprême de la vision du monde maya. Nous nous rendrons dans la communauté de Santo Domingo Xenacoj, située à 37 km de Guatemala City. À votre arrivée, vous rencontrerez le Conseil des tisserands de la ville et découvrirez ensemble l'importance du Conseil national des tisserands au Guatemala et ses efforts pour la préservation et la conservation de l'art du tissage guatémaltèque. Vous terminerez la journée par un déjeuner traditionnel préparé par la communauté.

A true cultural sharing experience by making beaded friendship bracelet jewelry with a local Mayan woman. Perfect for individual travelers, volunteer groups, and families. Learn about the Mayan culture, and get a glimpse into their daily life. Beading class is around 2 hours, lunch is 1 hour or less, the village tour is around 1 hour. Income from classes and tours supports our non-profit economic empowerment and social enterprise programs at CECAP vocational center

Saviez-vous que les anciens Mayas ont développé l'art de la sculpture en argile ? Découvrez la symbolique de l'art dans l'imaginaire collectif, imprégnez-vous de la méthode de la thérapie jungienne et imaginez votre propre fantasme de la boue, et réalisez-le grâce à la boue artisanale.

What makes it special: - Visit multiple artisan communities. Explore the villages of San Felipe de Jesús, Jocotenango, San Juan del Obispo, and San Pedro Las Huertas, each known for its unique traditions and local products. - Meet the artisans behind the craft. Learn directly from skilled craftspeople who preserve generations of knowledge and cultural heritage. - Hands on cultural experiences. Participate in artisan workshops and try traditional techniques, creating a deeper connection to the region’s craftsmanship. - Discover authentic local traditions. Gain insight into the stories, history, and cultural significance behind each handmade product.

An orientation walk through the Antigua Market to experience and meet the community. Lead by an English speaking guide who lives in Antigua. This is not your average walking tour. While not led by someone born in the market, your guide is deeply connected to the people who were — offering an insider-style introduction to one of Antigua’s most vibrant communities. The market is more than buying and selling; it’s daily life in motion from before sunrise. This experience explores areas that bring the market to life: meats, seafood, fruits and vegetables, chicken buses, clothing, incense, floral stalls, hardware, kitchenware, artisan goods, food courts, ceviche spots, and more. Meet vendors, learn local rhythms, and experience the culture behind the stalls.

Experience an authentic class diving into the heritage art of backstrap weaving. This class is offered a beautiful colonial garden in central Antigua, just 3 blocks away from the Central Park. This convenient location makes it a great morning activity. Throughout Guatemala, vibrant textiles reflect deep cultural pride and generations of skilled craftsmanship. Creating a loom of your own will provide essential background knowledge and appreciation for all participants as they explore Guatemala. Our Warping Class is always offered one-on-one, honoring the way master weavers prefer to pass on their knowledge, as it is how they learned the craft themselves.

Immerse yourself in a creative experience with the workshop 'Make your ceramic bracelet on loom'. Learn ancient craft techniques while designing your own bracelet, combining ceramics, vibrant colors and your personal style. This workshop not only teaches you, but connects you to the tradition of handmade art, allowing you to create a unique piece that reflects your essence. It’s the perfect time to relax, share with friends, and appreciate the value of artisanal.

Traveling is more than visiting places: it’s about connecting and being transformed. More than a tour, it’s a day of shared creativity, nature, friendship and the living traditions of Mayan communities, experienced from a place of respect and presence. Ideal for slow travelers, groups of friends or solo travelers.