Maya Homestay Experience 2D/1N with Maya Communities Lake Tour

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2 daysDuration

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18 peopleMaximum group size

18 - 99 yearsAge range for participants

EnglishGuide language

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Minimal physical effort, perfect for travelers seeking an easy-going experience.

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Panajachel, Guatemala

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Meet local Mayan communities in an authentic homestay

Marvel at the otherworldly Lake Atitlan and its volcanoes

Explore colorful indigenous villages surrounding the lake

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Venture into the heart of Guatemala’s living heritage with the Maya Homestay Experience 2D/1N with Maya Communities Lake Tour. Spend two days immersed in Maya culture, staying with a local family in San Jorge La Laguna and exploring communities around Lake Atitlán. Participate in traditional weaving, cooking, and centuries-old customs, complemented by a scenic boat tour to villages like San Juan and Santiago. With a relaxed activity pace, this guided small group tour is ideal for those seeking meaningful cultural exchange and breathtaking scenery. The USP: authentic homestay immersion, offering genuine connections and unforgettable memories.

day 1Panajachel - San Jorge La Laguna, Guatemala

Duration: 2 Days
Departure Time: 17:00
Home Stay in San Jorge La Laguna (D)
Upon arrival at Avenida Santander Zona 2 (next to Hotel Dos Mundos), you will be given instructions on how to take a public bus from Panajachel to reach the village where your host family lives, San Jorge La Laguna.
The home stay will give you a genuine insight into the everyday lives of a local family during your trip by staying one or more more nights with a family from the Kakchiquel Indigenous group in San Jorge La Laguna. Maya Experience Home Stays has started this home stay program in the village to give something back to the communities around Lake Atitlan, and also to give you a very genuine experience of living with a Maya local family to experience their culture and customs. This experience is very new to the village and families who welcome foreigners into their homes. As a responsible traveler, we as guests must be aware of and sensitive to the culture by behaving respectfully during our time with the family and in the village.
Although shy at first, the villagers are very friendly and welcoming people. Make sure you ask permission to take photos of the people in the village since the Mayan community commonly believes a photograph will steal their soul. You will most likely find the housing situation in San Jorge La Laguna rather basic but the reason for partcipating in this home stay is to enjoy a real insight into Guatemala, so you can experience the culture firsthand and interact with the local community on a personal basis. We hope that you enjoy this very unique experience.
A small gift for the family would be a nice gesture of appreciation for the family welcoming you into their home. Cooking or kitchen materials such as pasta, rice, sugar, fruit, vegetables or kitchen utensils are very much appreciated ($3 USD per person approx). Other materials from your home country or children's books (coloring, basic English, workbooks, almanacs) would be a great addition to the family library.

day 2San Jorge La Laguna - Panajachel, Guatemala

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1N Shared basic accommodation and bathroom at local family home

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1 Breakfast / 1 Dinner

INCLUDED ACTIVITIES

Homestay, lake tourHomestay experienceMaya communities lake tour (Boat trip around Lake Atitlan, Visit to indigenous communities San Pedro La Laguna, Santiago Atitlan and San Antonio Palopo)

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day 1Panajachel - San Jorge La Laguna, Guatemala

day 2San Jorge La Laguna - Panajachel, Guatemala