2019 at Explore Mayan Culture
vanaf 1.723€
Buitengewoon 5
(26)
Explore Mayan Culture
2 - 2 weken
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Leeftijd 18 - 50+
Buitengewoon 5
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Geverifieerd door Volunteer World
Responsgraad onder het gemiddelde
Buitengewoon 5 ·
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Geverifieerd door Volunteer World
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Heropent binnenkort
2 - 2 weken
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Leeftijd 18 - 50+
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Responsgraad onder het gemiddelde
Highlights
- Learn all about coffee alongside local farmers on the side of an active volcano in Sacatepéquez.
- Immerse in Mayan culture and get your hands dirty with “defensive” reforestation at the Chico Mendes Reforestation Project.
- Follow in the footsteps of revolutionaries on a 2 ½-day trek through remote highland forests and see the sunrise over the mouth of a super volcano at Lago Atitlan.
- Practice the traditional arts of natural dyes and back-strap weaving with the women of San Juan La Laguna who continue to express their Mayan Tz’utujil culture through craft-based economies.
- Visit our permaculture farm on the beautiful Lago Atitlan to work hands-on with our local partners
Vooral geschikt voor
Leeftijd 18+
Alleenstaanden
Koppels
Groepen
50+
Over het programma
An immersive two-week adventure exploring Guatemala's Mayan roots
Mayan culture has almost always been deeply connected to the trees. Guatemala itself means “place of many trees” and many Mayan communities used trees (along with their “traje” or traditional clothing) to distinguish themselves. Sadly today, you’ll notice that trees are conspicuously ...
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Day 1-2: Orientation in Antigua
We begin our Guatemalan adventure in Antigua where Guatemala's colonial history and breathtaking landscape are on full display. At the base of a volcano, surrounded by cobblestone streets and colorful markets, we'll take a day to acclimatize ourselves to the sights, ...
Vrijetijdsactiviteiten
When we aren’t learning and working with our incredible grassroots partners, we have planned all kinds of fun activities and excursions to integrate ourselves in the local culture. We have also scheduled plenty of time for you to explore your own interests.
Some examples of activities:
- Hike ...
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2 weken
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Operation Groundswell
Buitengewoon 5
(26 beoordelingen)
Agentschap - opgericht in 2016
Geverifieerd door Volunteer World
Responsgraad onder het gemiddelde
Gepresenteerd door
Evelyn
Over de organisatie
We go backpacking with a purpose! Our programs combine cross-cultural dialogue, critical learning, community service, and of course, travel and adventure!
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