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Volunteer and Explore in a Mayan Village - Full Day

New7 h 30 minFree cancellationBy Local Hope Trips and Activity Packages
Volunteer and Explore in a Mayan Village - Full Day

About this activity

Here's your chance to volunteer and make a difference in a Mayan village if you have just one day.

Before your hands-on community service, start your day with a traditional Guatemalan breakfast. Then go behind the scenes to experience the rich cultural heritage of the Mam-speaking Maya via a walking tour of the village and a visit to the home of a local family.

After lunch and a demonstration of traditional backstrap weaving, share your skills and interests by engaging in meaningful volunteer work that will impact the lives of so many villagers.

Opportunities include assembling clean water filters or emergency food bags and delivering them to people's homes; assisting in the health clinic; engaging with children on art projects and soccer play; and practicing English with the staff.

78% OF YOUR ACTIVITY FEE DIRECTLY SUPPORTS THE PROGRAMS and CLINICS of LOCAL HOPE/XELA AID THAT EMPOWER LOCAL FAMILIES and COMMUNITIES TO BE HEALTHY, EDUCATED AND SELF-RELIANT.

What's included

  • ✓Hand-woven keepsake from our Fair-Trade Weaving Coop
  • ✓Bottled water
  • ✓Snacks
  • ✓Lunch
  • ✓Breakfast

Not included

  • ✕Gratuity for tour guide

Meeting and pickup

  • The tour starts at 9am and ends at 4:30pm at the Eco-Guest House in San Martin Chiquito - about an hour from Quetzaltenango, in the Western Highlands.

Good to know

  • Wheelchair accessible
  • Infants and small children can ride in a pram or stroller
  • Service animals allowed
  • Infants are required to sit on an adult’s lap
  • Suitable for all physical fitness levels

Cancellation policy

For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.

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