GUATE4YOU SIGNATURE JOURNEYS

Discover the connection between Guatemala’s ancient Maya heritage and the traditions that continue to shape community life today.

Explore archaeological sites, colorful markets, Maya spirituality, traditional textiles, local gastronomy, coffee, cacao, ceramics, and community based initiatives.

Meet women who are preserving Guatemala’s extraordinary textile heritage and transforming traditional knowledge into opportunities for their families and communities.

Discover backstrap weaving, natural dyes, traditional designs, Maya symbolism, local entrepreneurship, and the stories behind every textile.

Journey through Guatemala’s highlands and discover communities where Maya culture remains an essential part of everyday life.

Experience traditional markets, agriculture, textiles, gastronomy, spirituality, art, and the breathtaking landscapes of the Guatemalan highlands.

Discover the essence of Guatemala on a 8 day journey through its history, colonial heritage, stunning landscapes, and living Maya traditions.

Explore Guatemala City and the colonial charm of Antigua Guatemala, experience the breathtaking beauty of Lake Atitlán and Panajachel, and visit the colorful town of Comalapa, where Maya culture and traditions remain vibrant.

Embark on a cultural journey through the highlands of Guatemala, where the art of weaving has been passed down through generations of Maya communities. This immersive tour takes you to the heart of Guatemala’s weaving heritage, from Guatemala City to Sacatepéquez and Sololá, with a focus on preserving the weaving traditions that are integral to the Maya identity.

Guatemala invites you into a living legacy, home to one of the most vibrant expressions of the Maya civilizationin the world. Here, nearly half of the population proudly carries forward ancient traditions, preserving their languages, colorful textiles, spiritual practices, and a profound connection to their ancestral worldview.

Explore the Maya world of Peten through ancient cities, tropical forests, wildlife, local communities, and the people protecting one of Guatemala’s most extraordinary regions.

Combine archaeology, nature, birding, community tourism, and local knowledge for a deeper understanding of the Maya Lowlands.

A cultural photography journey designed for travelers who want to experience and photograph the everyday life of Guatemala respectfully.

Visit markets, artisan workshops, rural communities, traditional celebrations, landscapes, and cultural spaces while creating meaningful connections with local people.

Travel to Rabinal in Baja Verapaz, to witness one of the most important living traditions of pre-Hispanic origin: the Rabinal Achí. This sacred drama, is a UNESCO oral and Intangible Heritage of Humanity. Through dance, music, and dialogue, the Rabinal Achí recounts a legendary conflict between Maya noble houses, preserving spiritual teachings, social structure, and ancestral memory. 

Join us on a cultural journey to Cobán to witness Rabin Ajaw—“Daughter of the King”—the most important Maya women’s event in Guatemala. Held every July, this national celebration brings together young indigenous women from across the country to represent their communities with pride, wisdom, and knowledge. 

Join us in the highland town of Santo Domingo Xenacoj during its annual August festivity, honoring Saint Dominic, the town’s patron saint. This celebration is a powerful expression of living Maya tradition, led by the local brotherhoods—ancestral authorities who have preserved rituals, music, and spiritual practices for generations. 

Travel to the town of Joyabaj, Quiché, to witness one of Guatemala’s most awe-inspiring ancestral ceremonies: the Dance of the Palo Volador. This ancient ritual, performed during the town’s August festivities, is a vivid expression of the Maya worldview—revealing the deep relationship between the cosmos, the Maya calendar, and nature. 

Join us on an inspiring cultural journey to meet Las Orquídeas, a collective of Maya women who are preserving and innovating the tradition of giant kite making in Guatemala. Each year on November 1st, communities in Sumpango and Santiago Sacatepéquez gather to honor their ancestors through this spectacular and deeply spiritual event.