Guatemala Unleashed
Embark on a journey of a lifetime with like-minded travelers and immerse yourself in local culture, music, and art. This specially-designed trip showcases alternative movements in agriculture, gastronomy, archaeology, and wellness. This is the ultimate adventure for those seeking to connect with local elements, share unforgettable experiences, and groove to the beat of Guatemala's past and present.
7 DAYS. 4 CITIES.
DECEMBER 2023
The best of Guatemala in one trip
JUST SHOW UP, WE'LL HANDLE THE REST.
After welcoming +380 travelers to Guatemala and the region, we are excited to launch a trip that goes beyond the conventional tourism. In collaboration with award-winning travel organizer Etnica, we've designed an itinerary that will allow you to visit the beauty of iconic must see destinations while participating in exclusive and out of the ordinary hands-on experiences carried out by talented and recognized local hosts.
40% Agriculture
Experience Coffee Farming and Tasting.
Indulge in farm to table elevated local cuisine & mixology.
Take part in a traditional cacao ceremony.
Savour delicious Guatemalan local ingredients everywhere you visit.
25% Adventure
Walk ancient Maya trails on a 3 day jungle trek with expert local guides
Swim in the majestic Lake Atitlán surrounded by volcanoes and villages with rich live cultures!
Hike the active Pacayan volcanoes in Guatemala and roast marshmallows in natural volcanic oven.
20% Culture
Stay in historic colonial buildings turned into boutique hotels .
Visit rural communities and come up close to day to day life .
Explore the colorful cobblestone streets of UNESCO heritage Antigua .
Stay in historic colonial buildings turned into boutique hotels .
15% Leisure
Join expert-led yoga and meditation sessions overlooking the volcanoes that surround Lake Atitlán .
Dance the night away in a private gathering hosted by Guatemalan International DJ Adakt.
Participate in daily wellness experiences in the mystical Lake Atitlán .
Add-ons
*BASED ON AVAILABILITY
Upgrade to the Mayan Biosphere package, and get extra six nights and explore the lush rainforest.
Join expert-led yoga and meditation sessions overlooking the volcanoes that surround Lake Atitlán .
Dance the night away in a private gathering hosted by Guatemalan International DJ Adakt.
Participate in daily wellness experiences in the mystical Lake Atitlán .
Meet your hosts
The local heroes of Guatemala.
Debora Fadul
As the Chef-Patron of Diacá, the country's leading restaurant, Debora Fadul has set the standards for Guatemala's gastronomy. Merging food and culture, she strives to connect with individuals to bring nostalgia, ancestral knowledge, and the culture of Guatemala and its farmers to the forefront.
In 2022, she earned a nomination from the World's 50 Best as the Next 50 Best Chefs. During our trip, we'll visit to Diacá, as Chef Debora will welcome us to savour her food and share her innovative concept.
DJ Adakt
For over a decade, Adakt has been highly respected in Guatemala's electronic music scene, having obtained worldwide recognition and toured around the world representing Guatemalan artists. Best known for his pioneering the now famous full moon parties in Lake Atitlan, and residency as DJ of Wachalal, a festival of culture evolution and ancestral knowledge.
In this trip, we'll spend the weekend with Adakt to experience alternative arts and electronic music scene that he pioneers in Lake Atitlan.
Chocolatería Sero
Chocolatería Sero, maker of the famous El Buen Cacao concept in Guatemala, combines their social and environmental responsibility with high quality ingredients to create fine chocolates. They also promote biodiversity, land reforestation, and better living conditions for everyone. On this trip, we will be able to sample various Guatemalan Fine Chocolates from distinct ecoregions all over the country, as well as tour cacao farms owned by their farmers, organized communities.
Etnica
Since its victory in the United Nations’ largest-ever competition for sustainable tourism, Etnica has become a leader in impact tourism organization throughout Guatemala and the Yucatan Peninsula since 2016.
Hyperlocal and Etnica’s CEO, Pablo Martinez, have been closely collaborating in order to provide meaningful tourism experiences for customers while doing our part to foster development within the communities we work with. Pablo himself will lead the start of the trip, ensuring a local and sustainable way.
Central America's most diverse country
About Guatemala
Land of volcanoes, Mayan civilization, diverse forest systems, rich local gastronomy, thriving art scene and one of the world's most renowned plantations for both coffee and chocolate. All to be featured in this trip while supporting rural and community initiatives by going directly to the source!
La Inmaculada Hotel
1 Night in Guatemala City
Los Pasos Hotel & Spa
2 Nights in Antigua
Basecamp
2 Nights in El Zotz & El Yesal
(MAYA BIOSPHERE PACKAGE)
Hotel Atitlan
4 Nights in Lake Atitlán
Bolontiku Hotel Boutique & Spa
2 Nights in Peten
(MAYA BIOSPHERE PACKAGE)
Good Hotel Michelin Guide
1 Night in Antigua
Hotel Isla de Flores
1 Night in Flores Island
(MAYA BIOSPHERE PACKAGE)
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Guatemala Unleashed: Biosphere (Aug W1)
Supercharge your Guatemala experience and get extra six nights and explore the lush rainforest.
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Guatemala Trippin is a part of EL MUNDO MAYA, a series of Hyperlocal trips and experiences designed to explore the most advanced civilizations in the Americas dating back to more than 2000 back. In Partnership with award-winning tourism organizer Etnica.
TRIP HIGHLIGHT
Sneak peaks of the trip from our hosts.