Schedule

Nightly After Parties

Thu, Jul 27, 2023, 6:00 pm - Tue, Aug 1, 2023, 10:00 pm

Upscale Casual

Crisscrossing the still nighttime lake at night to get loud. In Panajachel there is Azul Rosa, Selena, DJ Fenix and El Aleph.

Outdoors Lite #1 Hike Lower Mayan - Saturday, July 29

8:30 am - 2:00 pm

Cost $ 30

Depart Santa Cruz, nosh @ Posada Jabalito, hike to waterfalls Pumpatin Canyon, over ancient trials to Tzununá, grab a tuk-tuk, feast at " Fe" in San Marcos, via Launcha to Santa Cruz.

Cultural Activity # 2 Behind-the-scenes Mayan Santa Cruz

Fri, Jul 28, 2023, 9:00 am - Sat, Jul 29, 2023, 12:45 pm

Lively bilingual discussion of economic empowerment, the political economy of Maya in Lake Atitlan and Santa Cruz, including the tourism industry. Walking tour of Santa Cruz. After the tour you will enjoy lunch at Cafe Sabor. USD $20

CULTURAL- OUTDOOR COMBO #2 Mkt Day Solola & Cloud Forest Hike

9:00 am - 6:00 pm

$ 45

2nd largest Produce and Goods Market in Guatemala, thousands of locals congregating. Great street stall eats, plus hike 2-hours in high altitude cloud forests possibly attend rituals in sacred mountain caves if active at the time.

Extremo #2- quick - Face of the Indian--Short Volcano Sunrise Hike

6:15 am - 1:15 pm

It is the early hour, not the speed or length of climb that makes this tour challenging, but it is steep. Henry or Kevin will be your guides, for safety and the dawn maneuvers and their deep knowledge of the area.

Outdoors Lite # 2 Santa Cruz to Jabilito Jaunt

8:30 am - 1:30 pm

Cost $ 20

Local trail that takes you to the charming village of Jabalito. Check out El Indigo or other local retaurants for a lunch with a view.

Cultural Activity #4 Tour the Lake by Boat

8:30 am - 3:00 pm

Start the tour from Santa Cruz and head to San Marcos la Laguna, a tranquil village to appreciate nature. The second stop will be in San Juan la Laguna, a place known for its bright-colored textiles and its exquisite art. Continue to San Pedro la Laguna to visit its bustling local market and its church. Eat lunch before finishing tour with Santiago Atitlan, which is the biggest town of Atitlan’s area. Return to Santa Cruz. Approximately 4-6 hours. $75-85/pp

CULTURAL ACTIVITY # 1 Learn to Weave! Mayan Style

8:45 am - 1:00 pm

Keep the scarf that you weave! Cost: $20USD

Spend a few hours in the home of a Mayan artisan! Learn to use a backstrap loom and weave a scarf to keep. In weaving you experience its spiritual and economic role in the life of Mayan families. We will send you a pdf with a choice of thread colors, many from natural dyes derived from local plants.

Weave! Mayan Backstrap Loom Additional Saturday time slot

9:15 am - 12:00 pm

Cultural Activity # 3 Cook Authentic Guatemalan Cuisine

9:30 am - 1:30 pm

Chef Santiago of CECAP & his staff will guide you in crafting traditional Guatemalan dishes including: Pepian, Corn Tortillas, Tamalitos and Rellenitos. Enjoy the fruits of your labor with a three course meal!

Includes Lunch with a View! Cost $35

For the Kinder Set- and the young at heart - Atitlan Nature Reserve

10:00 am - 2:00 pm

Atitlán Nature Reserve - Familly/Children’s Tour Atitlan Nature Reserve short nature trails take visitors into the canopy and wind past a waterfall and viewing platform to spot tropical birds, spider monkeys with a butterfly garden, $10 USD