Join us on a cultural exchange to learn about how history, tradition, and modern living combine in Guatemala. This journey is designed as an exchange with local community members to learn from each other about the ties that connect Guatemala and the US. This trip will blend cultural excursions with meetings with local organizations and policy makers including:

• Antigua’s Charms: Begin your tour in the beautiful colonial city of Antigua. Wander through historic landmarks, immerse in lively local life, and visit a local coffee plantation to learn about one of Guatemala’s most important exports and the impact climate change has had on this staple of the Guatemalan economy.

• Hands-on Cultural Immersion: Experience traditional Guatemalan customs at a women’s cooperative, where you'll get hands-on with local crafts and traditions and hear about challenges faced by women and indigenous communities particularly..

• Mayan Heritage: Explore the ancient Maya city of Iximché, participate in a traditional Mayan ceremony, and connect with the spiritual and historical roots of the region.

• Lake Atitlán Discovery: Travel to Lake Atitlán and visit its picturesque towns, each rich in unique Mayan culture and stunning landscapes.

• Guatemala City : Meet with organizations and policy makers working directly on the ways in which migration to the United States has shaped Guatemala over the last several decades, and how it continues to do so today.