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 Caribbean coast, the culturally rich and resilient Garifuna community lives. This community can also be found in Belize, Honduras, and Nicaragua, and their continued existence …
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 time ever properly hiking at altitude, and I loved watching the natural environment change as we got higher and higher up. At night, it was …
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 or how involved I would be able to get. The bar was raised too high, so I couldn’t see the end. As someone who studied …
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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 Mayan people from incredible speakers, you’ve come to the right place! Do not hesitate to join this amazing program. I spent three months on the …
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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 reached out to a local business owner and community project organiser to set up a “Lake Clean Up” project in San Lucas Tolimán. Using the …
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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 the words “permanent” and “agriculture,” and was first coined by Australians Bill Mollison and David Holmgren in the 1970s. Permaculture emphasises the use of …
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, Guatemala. Nestled in the heart of the Mayan highlands, IMAP is a unique organization that combines traditional Mayan knowledge with modern permaculture techniques to create …
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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 easy to explore different areas. Prices vary depending on the distance and duration of the trip, but on average, a one-way trip could cost around …
