Ancestral Journey
8 days – 7 nights
April 20th to 27th, 2025
Or
December 6th to 13th, 2025
Discover the fascinating story woven into each thread of the huipil, a cultural gem that connects us to the vibrant roots of Mesoamerica. Immerse yourself in a journey of learning, where ancestral crafting techniques intertwine with symbols that narrate tales.
We invite you to explore the richness of this tradition alongside communities in Guatemala, one of the most significant countries in Latin American textile history. Together, uncovering the secrets embedded in each pattern and color. By joining this experience, you not only learn about artisanal mastery but also unveil a visual language speaking of identity,
beliefs, and values.
By adding your curiosity, you contribute to preserving these traditional practices, honoring the cultural diversity that enriches our world. This journey is not just an encounter with the past but an inspiration for creativity and respect toward communities that have kept this heritage alive.
Embark on this unique experience where history comes to life through the threads of the huipil, and together, we weave a bridge between the past and the present. Will you join this adventure?
Itinerary
Day 1: Antigua Guatemala
- Meeting at the hotel at 11hrs
- Lunch 13hrs
- Visit to the local market 15hrs
- Walk through the historic center
- Dinner 19hrs
Day 2: San Juan Lake
- Departure to Lake Atitlan 6hrs
- Breakfast 9hrs
- Departure to San Juan la laguna 10hrs
- Natural dyes workshop 10:30hrs
- Traditional lunch 13hrs
- Continuation of the workshop 14hrs
- Walk through the town
- Return to Panajachel 17hrs
Day 3: Panajachel
- Breakfast 7:30 hrs
- Departure to the Workshop location 9hr (20 minute walk)
- Presentation of the women’s association
- Design and colors workshop and exercise
- Warp workshop
- Traditional lunch 13hrs
- Assemble the backstrap loom 14hrs
- Back to the hotel 17hrs
- Leisure
- Dinner on your own
Day 4: Panajachel
- Breakfast 7:30 hrs
- Departure to the Workshop location 9 hours (20 minutes walk)
- Introduction to traditional weaving 9:30hrs
- Traditional lunch 13 hrs
- Embroidered fabric 14hrs
- Back to the hotel 17hrs
- Leisure
- Dinner on your own
Day 5: Santa Catalina and San Antonio
- Breakfast 7:30 hrs
- Departure to Santa Catalina Polopo 9hrs
- Walk through the colorful streets
- Visit the huipil museum
- Traditional lunch 12hr
- Weaving workshop Guatemalan floor loom at San Antonio 14hr
- Back to the hotel 18hrs
- Leisure
- Dinner on your own
Day 6: Chichicastenango Market
- Breakfast 7:30 hrs
- Departure to visit Chichicastenango market 8:30hrs
- Traditional lunch 13hrs
- Mayan ceremony 14hrs
- Back to the hotel 17hrs
- Leisure
- Special Dinner 19hrs
Day 7: Antigua Guatemala
- Breakfast 7:00 hrs
- Departure back to Antigua Guatemala 8:00 hrs
- Visit the workshop of Olga Raichel 11hrs
- Chat with the Artist and Craftswoman
- Snacks 13hrs
- Indigo Workshop
- Late Lunch 16hrs
- Back to the hotel 16:30hrs
- Leisure
- Dinner on your own
Day 8: A day in the Countryside
- Breakfast 7:30 hrs
- Departure to the countryside 8:30hrs (1.5 hours of travel)
- Space to enjoy the garden, lakes and natural pool (3 hours)
- Lunch 13hrs
- Socialization 14hrs
- Back to Antigua 17hrs ( 1.5 hours of travel)
- We arrive at 18:30hrs
Includes
- Accommodation for 7 nights
- Meals (7 Breakfasts, 8 Lunches, 2 Dinners)
- Land Transfers for activities.
- Boat Transfers.
- Visit to Antigua Guatemala.
- Visit to Lake Atitlan.
- Visit to Chichicastenango.
- Visit to Santa Catalina Polopo.
- Natural dye workshop.
- Backstrap loom weaving workshop.
- Floor loom workshop.
- Tour guide for the visits.
- All activities mentioned in the route
Not Includes
- Airfare
- Transportation to hotel arrival or airport departure
- Optional extra activities not mentioned in the program
- Alcoholic beverages
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