Christmas Spirit in Guatemala 2027 – 8 Days / 7 Nights

Upon arrival at the airport, you will be met and transferred to our hotel in Guatemala City. Overnight stay.

Breakfast. We will depart for the Guatemalan Highlands and the town of Chichicastenango, home to one of the most famous Indigenous markets in Latin America.

During this time of year, the market takes on a special festive atmosphere, featuring Christmas crafts carefully made from natural materials. We will enjoy traditional seasonal aromas, such as chamomile and pine, while the sounds of the marimba fill the surroundings with Christmas carols.

We will also take part in a cultural experience with local women, participating in a workshop dedicated to corn, a staple food in Guatemala. After the workshop, we will continue to Lake Atitlán, which Aldous Huxley described as one of the most beautiful lakes in the world. Overnight stay.

Breakfast. We will begin our excursion with a boat trip to San Juan La Laguna and Santiago Atitlán, two of the twelve Indigenous villages surrounding magnificent Lake Atitlán. Along the way, we will admire the breathtaking landscape framed by the Atitlán, Tolimán, and San Pedro volcanoes.

Our first stop will be San Juan La Laguna, a picturesque village inhabited by the Tz’utujil Maya community, known for the harmony between its residents, nature, and cultural traditions. We will stroll through its streets, decorated with colorful outdoor murals that showcase the community’s creativity and artistic heritage.

We will then continue by boat to Santiago Atitlán, a village inhabited by the Tz’utujil people, whose traditional livelihoods include fishing and handicrafts. The village is known for the devotion to Maximón, a figure associated with Maya and Catholic traditions. Devotees offer tobacco, liquor, and money while dancing and praying in his honor.

After the visit, we will return to the hotel. Overnight stay.

Breakfast. We will depart for La Antigua Guatemala. En route, we will visit the archaeological site of Iximché, the former capital of the Kaqchikel Maya Kingdom.

We will then continue to El Espinero Farm, one of the main producers of Guatemalan fir, a tree traditionally used as a Christmas tree in Guatemalan homes. We will tour the farm and learn about its production methods and sustainability practices, surrounded by one of Guatemala’s most beautiful mountain forests. Overnight stay.

Breakfast. Today, we will explore the cobblestone streets of La Antigua Guatemala, which will transport us back to the 16th century. We will begin at Cerro de la Cruz, where we will enjoy spectacular views of this colonial city, a UNESCO World Heritage Site. We will then discover its main streets and historic landmarks.

During this special time of year, we will visit some of the city’s most significant Christmas nativity scenes and traditional posadas, festive celebrations that recreate the search for shelter by Mary and Joseph. Throughout our walk, the Agua Volcano will provide a majestic backdrop. The remainder of the afternoon will be at leisure. Overnight stay.

Breakfast. Transfer to Guatemala City Airport for the domestic flight to Petén. Upon arrival, you will be met and transferred to the hotel.

The afternoon will be at leisure to enjoy the hotel facilities and surrounding natural environment, explore Flores Island, or take an optional excursion to Yaxhá. Overnight stay.

Breakfast. Today, we will visit the Maya city of Tikal, one of the most remarkable treasures of the Classic Maya world. Lunch will be served within the archaeological site.

After the visit, transfer to the airport for the domestic flight back to Guatemala City. Upon arrival, transfer to the hotel. Overnight stay.

Breakfast. Transfer to Guatemala City Airport. End of our services.