Sorcha Talks About Her Experience On The Programme
This time last year, I was beginning to revise for what would later come to be known as the worst six weeks of my life: A-level exam season. Now, I'm…
Zackiel Talks About His Experience On The Programme
Tone-set. It's the dry season and has rained only once, lightly, in three months. Regardless, all is in abundance, blooming, nature gleaming with self-satisfaction and ease in achieving its fulfillment…
Jina Talks About Her Experience On The Programme
It was a great program, providing both theoretical and hands-on experience. Starting with IMAP was very beneficial. We learned a lot about Mayan culture and agriculture, and we even created…
The often overlooked black Garifuna community in Livingston, Guatemala – by Reanna and Ashwin
Guatemala, known for having the second highest proportion of indigenous people in the Americas, is often overlooked when it comes to black communities from a Western perspective. However, on the…
Hannah Talks About Comalapa and Casa Jamalil
Whilst on the programme, I spent three weeks with a few other participants in Comalapa at Casa Jamalil, learning about bio-construction techniques. We were welcomed to the site by Roberto…
Luke’s Tostadas Recipe
When the Green-up programme coordinators decided to add an orientation weekend at a cosy mountainside cabin at the start of the programme, they faced the challenge of keeping the group…
Finbar Talks About His Week In Antigua
One of my favourite parts of my visit to Guatemala was the week we spent in Antigua. We started the week by hiking up a volcano. This was my first…
Lenka Talks About Her Experience on the Programme
Guatemala was truly an amazing experience, and I can certainly say that I learned a lot. When I arrived, I had no expectations because I didn't know what would happen…
Melanie Boyer Talks About Her Experience On The Programme
Where to start?! If you want to enrich your cultural knowledge, explore stylish places that are less touristy, discover cool anecdotes, and learn about the history of Guatemala and the…
Faye Talks About Setting Up A Kayaking Litter Pick Initiative
Hello everyone, my name is Faye Davies. As part of the individual volunteering section of the eco-education program, I decided to create my own volunteering opportunity. To achieve this, I…
What is Permaculture?
Permaculture is a holistic design philosophy that aims to create sustainable human habitats by mimicking the patterns and relationships found in natural ecosystems. The term permaculture is a combination of…
Introducing IMAP – Mesoamerican Permaculture Institute
Imagine a place where the ancient and modern worlds collide, where the beauty of nature meets the ingenuity of man. Welcome to the Mesoamerican Permaculture Institute (IMAP) in Lake Atitlan,…
Mayan Sacred Trees
The Mayans have a long history of using sacred plants, particularly trees, in their religious and spiritual practices. Trees were considered to be powerful symbols of the connection between the…
Lake Atitlan and one of the volcanoes.
History of Lake Atitlan
Lake Atitlan is a breathtakingly beautiful lake located in the highlands of Guatemala. Surrounded by towering volcanoes and traditional Mayan villages, the lake has a rich history that spans centuries.…
Interconnection between Mayan Cosmovision and Permaculture
The Mayan Cosmovision is a complex system of beliefs, rituals, and practices that have been central to the Maya civilisation for thousands of years. This worldview is based on the…
Public Transport in Lake Atitlan
There are several ways to travel around Lake Atitlán in Guatemala, including: Boat: There are regular boat services that operate between the towns and villages around the lake, making it…
