Top Central Highlands Craft Classes

Our tours let you experience the real Guatemala with 100% of profits going directly to Niños de Guatemala schools. Just by taking a tour, you are helping to support families in need in Guatemala! Super interactive and full of culture!

Take a morning to learn the Maya art of backstrap weaving in a beautiful central Antigua courtyard, surrounded by plants. Sit alongside a master weaver and learn her story. Guatemala is a country rich in its textile tradition, with lots of colors everywhere. But do you know what it really takes to create a weaving? Beginners can gain appreciation of this tradition, and advanced weavers can get into the nitty gritty details of single-sided or even double-sided brocade. Stitch by stitch, learn to weave a traditional motif.

Antigua Sole offers the only artisan leather craft experience in Guatemala. Here, you will be able to not only see the process, but get involved! Have a design you've dreamed of? We can make it! Want to play around with new materials and just have fun? This is a perfect place for you. We offer laid-back and fun classes with no pressure.

La Antigua Guatemala was the third Capital of the country, stablished during the colonial period in 1543. During the colonial period the city was decorated with beautiful baroque art and its legacy its today part of the local economy of the local artisans in town. We will enjoy walking in La Antigua Guatemala central plaza and surrounding and later continue to 2 different communities outside town to meet with famous recognize local artisans.

Hello friend! Get ready for an immersive journey that fuses language, culture, and unforgettable memories. On the first night, our guests are warmly welcomed into the local host family's home. A night pickup ensures a heartfelt introduction, setting the tone for a genuine cultural exchange. Delight in traditional Guatemalan dishes, lovingly prepared by the hosting family for breakfast, lunch, and dinner. For the next three days, mornings come alive with vibrant Spanish classes from 8:00 am to 12:00 pm. Afterward, lunch with the family creates cherished bonds. In the afternoons, prepare for captivating tours. Experience local highlights, from chocolate-making to immersing in the heart of Agua Volcano with a local farmer and his family. Also, discover the mystique of native customs with a dynamic women's cooperative. Note: Meals are available from Monday to Saturday. The bathroom is a shared space. This experience lasts 4 nights and 4 days.