GUATE 4 YOU
OUR COMPANY
We are a legal Tour Operator (travel agency) in Guatemala, authorized by the Guatemalan tourism institute (INGUAT).
Our MISSION is to value and preserve the cultural richness and the natural wealth of the Maya world, promoting sustainable tourism and developing community travel experiences that provide the visitor - as well as it's host - learning, interaction and distraction opportunities in our region.
We are committed to make a low impact on the environment and local culture. We give travelers a deeper reality of the country and a cultural exchange with our communities.
Our VISION is to be the leading company in community tourism in Guatemala and the Maya world region. We contribute to the sustainable development of the communities through the creation of unique cultural community experiences in Guatemala. Our constant training, teamwork, personalized service and high quality standards allow us to achieve excellence in our work.
Our Services
Whether you're looking for cultural community tourism in Guatemala, tour guide services, hotels, transportation or the whole package, we can assist you. We work directly with the local communities to get the best deals of community experiences in Guatemala.
Satisfaction Guaranteed
While traveling with us, we want you to be completely happy with your experience in community tourism in Guatemala. If you have questions about our services, our community experiences in Guatemala, or even travel tips, get in touch! We want you to feel like at home.
Meet the Team
IVANIA SIBRIAN (founder)
I was originally born in El Salvador, moved to live to Guatemala in 1978. Being a tour guide for 20 years and exploring the communities of Guatemala, has been a travel experience for myself. I love to travel, do community tourism in Guatemala, spend time talking to people and taking photos of the daily life. Connecting travelers with the local communities is the most enjoyable part of my job. Learning, teaching and taking photos of the weavers and the textiles is my passion. I specialize in developing community experiences in Guatemala.
RICHARD CHANG (CULTURAL EXPERIENCES)
Born and raised in Guatemala, traveling is in my veins. I travel for work and for pleasure. I prefer to travel on my motorcycle as it allows me to go to remote unexplored destinations. I specialize in providing travelers with living, cultural and unique community experiences in Guatemala. I have found that the best way to get to know people is in their kitchens, so I find myself learning recipes and teaching some. Promoting community tourism in Guatemala is my compromise with the local communities.
PABLO NAJARRO (BIRDING)
I am certified by Audubon as a birdwatcher Tour Guide in Guatemala. I am committed with the communities to teach children about birds, so they can be in the future, important part of the development of community tourism in Guatemala. I love to study and look for birds around Guatemala. Take advantage of your time and join me in my birdwatching adventures in Guatemala.
Main Services
Hotels Partners
Boutique Hotels Couples and family Experiences
Family Run Hotels Community Experiences
ecolodgeS birding Experiences
Transportation Partners
toyota Hiace / 4-8 pax
Hyundai H1 / 2-4 pax
SUV 4X4 / 1-2 PAX
Guatemala Community Tourism
Cultural Experiences
All cultural experiences in Guatemala include: transportation, certified tour guide, entrance fee to sites.
1. EXPLORING THE ANCIENT AND MODERN CITY of guatemala
Explore the ancient archaeological site of Kaminal Juyú, the modern and Historical Center of Guatemala City. End the morning enjoying a local drink. Half Day experience. 2 visitors minimum. Support community tourism in Guatemala.
2. PRE-HISPANIC AND TEXTILE ART in guatemala city museums
Travel and explore the best museums in Guatemala City. We visit the Ixchel Museum to learn and appreciate the history of textiles. Later we continue to the Popol Vuh Museum with a wonderful collection of ancient Maya art. Half Day Experience. 2 visitors minimum. Support the community tourism in Guatemala.
3. LA ANTIGUA GUATEMALA DISCOVERING THE COLONIAL HERITAGE
Walking experience visiting Museums of Casa Santo Domingo and the main historical ruins of La Antigua Guatemala (Unesco site since 1979). Includes a cup of Guatemalan coffee. Half Day Experience. 2 visitors minimum. Support community tourism in Guatemala.
Cultural Community Experiences
All cultural community experiences in Guatemala include: transportation, certified tour guide, artisans workshops.
4. SACATEPEQUEZ Hidden Treasures
We visit the towns around La Antigua Guatemala to meet local artisans and learn about their daily life and their local art. The experience includes a ceramic owl workshop and the opportunity to purchase some local souvenirs. Half Day Experience, 2 visitors minimum. Support community tourism in Guatemala.
5. la antigua guatemala chocolate AND loquat DELICACY OF THE GODS
We travel outside La Antigua Guatemala to learn and experience the artesanal production of chocolate (pre-hispanic drink) and the local production of loquat (a tropical fruit introduce to our region). The experience includes a Chocolate workshop and fruit wine tasting experience. Half Day Experience, 2 visitors minimum. Support community tourism in Guatemala.
6. LA ANTIGUA GUATEMALA cooking pepian with carmen machan
Join Carmen Machan (winner in many gastronomical events), in the community of San Juan Del Obispo, for a cooking lesson, learning how to prepare the traditional dish of the town PEPIAN. Half Day Experience. 2 visitors minimum. Support community tourism in Guatemala.
Maya Textiles Community Journeys
All Maya textiles community journeys in Guatemala include: transportation, certified tour guide, weaving workshops.
7. San juan la laguna a natural dye paradise
San Juan La Laguna is recognize for the tradition of using natural dyes in their textiles. Travel with us to San Juan La Laguna and experience a natural dye and a weaving workshop with the Tzutuhil Maya community. 2 Days Journey. 2 visitors minimum. Support community tourism in Guatemala.
8. exploring the WEAVING communitIES oF lake atitlan
The highlands of Guatemala are well known for the colorful handmade textiles woven by the Maya communities. Travel and explore with us Santiago Atitlán and San Juan La Laguna, learning the secrets of weaving art. 2 Days Journey. 2 visitors minimum. Support community tourism in Guatemala.
9. journey the art of weaving an ancestral legacy
Travel through the highlands of Guatemala and learn the traditions of weaving art. This travel experience is helping the Council of weavers of Guatemala to keep alive the identity of Maya communities. 7 Days Journey. 2 visitors minimum. Support community tourism in Guatemala.
Photography and Community Festivities Journeys
All photography and community festivities journeys in Guatemala include: transportation, certified tour guide and community festivity experiences.
10. living the magic of solola
We will travel around the communities of Lake Atitlán, San Juan La Laguna and Santa Catarina Palopó, to share with local artist, their history and art. 2 Days Journey. 2 visitors minimum. Support community tourism in Guatemala.
11. CHICHICASTENANGO THE HEART OF maya cosmovision
We will explore the Maya Ceremonial Centers of Iximché and Chichicastenango, to discover the ancestral legacy of Maya Cosmovision in Guatemala. 2 Days Journey. 2 visitors minimum. Support community tourism in Guatemala.
12. discovering rabinal achi drama and pre-hispanic dance
Travel to Rabinal to witness the Maya drama Rabinal Achí, pre-hispanic dance that keeps an important significance in the daily life of the Maya. Third week of January. 4 Days Journey. 2 visitors minimum. Support community tourism in Guatemala.
13. Rabin Ajaw empowering maya women
Travel to the most important Maya Women Event in Guatemala (Rabin Ajaw), taken place one a year in Cobán, Alta Verapaz. Third week of July. 4 Days Journey. 2 visitors minimum. Support community tourism in Guatemala.
14. Joyabaj commuNAL festivity palO volador DANCE
The dance of Palo Volador of Joyabaj, is a community festivity that show us the relationship of the Cosmos, the Maya Calendar and nature. Second week of August. 4 Days Journey. 2 visitors minimum. Support community tourism in Guatemala.
15. SANTO DOMINGO Xenacoj sharing witH the Maya brotherhood
Maya brotherhoods are ancestral authorities that preserved their traditions and culture generation to generation. Join us and share in community. First week of August. 1 Day Experience. 2 visitors minimum. Support community tourism in Guatemala.
16. sumpango flying kites with las orquideas group
We will follow the path of Las Orquideas (women kite makers group), to appreciate the art of making and flying giant kites in Guatemala. November 1st. 1 Day Experience. 2 visitors minimum. Support community tourism in Guatemala.
Adventure Experiences
All adventure experiences in Guatemala include: transportation, certified tour guide and entrance fee to national parks
17. pacaya volcano exploring an active volcano
Let's explore Pacaya Volcano, one of the active volcanoes in Guatemala. If we are lucky in our journey, we will appreciate lava and smoke. 1 Day Experience. 2 visitors minimum. Support community tourism in Guatemala.
18. santiaguito volcano hike to the volcano lookout
We start our trip in Quetzaltenango, to end at the lookout of Santiaguito Volcano, formed due to the eruption of Santa Maria Volcano in 1902. 1 Day Experience. 2 visitors minimum. Support community tourism in Guatemala.
19. tajumulco volcano sunrise at the higest peak of central america
Admiring the beauty of the sunrise will be our reward hiking the highest peak of Central América, Tajumulco Volcano. 2 Days Journey. 2 visitors minimum. Support community tourism in Central America.
Birdwatching Experiences in Protected Areas
All birdwatching experiences in Guatemala include: transportation, certified birding guide and entrance fee to sites
20. Tikal National park birding expedition
Early morning birding experience inside Tikal National Park. After the birding experience we will do an archaeological visit of the site. One Day Experience. 2 visitors minimum, Support community tourism in Guatemala.
21. yaxha and tikal archaeology and birding in peten forest
Morning birding experience inside Yaxhá National Park. After lunch we travel to Tikal to spend the night inside the park. Next day early morning for our birding experience inside Tikal site. 2 Days Journey. 2 visitors minimum. Support community tourism in Guatemala.
22. uaxactun and tikal birding journey
We travel early in the morning to visit the community of Uaxactún and do a birding experience. In the afternoon we travel to see the sunset in Tikal. Next morning we do the birding in Tikal and the archaeological visit to the site. 2 Days Journey. 2 visitors minimum. Support community tourism in Guatemala.
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