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Authentic local experience with a community of women.
Panajachel, Guatemala
- 5 hours
- Mobile ticket
- Offered in: English
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Overview
Led by local women, this cultural tour of Santa Cruz la Laguna offers a fascinating insight into Maya life on Lake Atitlan and how the ancient traditions can still be seen in modern Guatemala. Arriving in Santa Cruz by boat, you'll meet the women at the dock and walk up to the town, where you'll visit a home for a cooking class, learn about local handicrafts, and relax with a steam bath in a traditional adobe temazcal.
- Experience local life and be welcomed into a village home
- Learn to cook traditional food and enjoy a homemade lunch
- Try your hand at making local jewelry and traditional clothing
- Enjoy a private tour run by local women in the community
Sample Menu
Main
Tamale
Rice base, spices and a special sauce wrapped in maxan leaves cooked over firewood. To choose with vegetables or chicken.
Main
Chipilín or bean tamales
Corn dough accompanied by chipilín leaves or beans wrapped in milpa leaves. Surprise accompaniment.
What's Included
- Lunch
- Sauna
- Bottled water
- Private transportation
Meeting and Pickup
Meeting point
- La Iguana PerdidaSanta Cruz la Laguna, Guatemala
Start time
09:00 AM
End point
This activity ends back at the meeting point.What To Expect
Additional Info
- Confirmation will be received at time of booking
- Not wheelchair accessible
- Service animals allowed
- Near public transportation
- Most travelers can participate
- This tour/activity will have a maximum of 8 travelers
Operated by Mujeres de la Luna
Cancellation Policy
You can cancel up to 24 hours in advance of the experience for a full refund.
- For a full refund, you must cancel at least 24 hours before the experience’s start time.
- If you cancel less than 24 hours before the experience’s start time, the amount you paid will not be refunded.
- Any changes made less than 24 hours before the experience’s start time will not be accepted.
- Cut-off times are based on the experience’s local time.
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Reviews
4.5
27 reviews
Jeannine_W, Mar 2024
We went all the way to Santa Cruz with our ticket confirmed the night before and they were not there. We contacted the tour directly and they said we had cancelled which we did not.
Dahlia_S, Mar 2024
We loved having this cultural experience during our last full day in Guatemala. Ana and Francisca were very accommodating and patient with us. We had a great time cooking traditional Guatemalan food and the temazcal was surprisingly relaxing. We would highly recommend this experience for anyone interested in learning more about Guatemalan culture.
Marcia_D, Mar 2024
Preparing the food for lunch was amazing the children really enjoyed it along with us sitting all together and eating the meal. Making the jewelry was fun and the ladies were so welcoming; we felt right at home!
Michael_E, Mar 2024
The most authentic experience we had in Guatemala. Las mujeres de la luna were incredibly welcoming even though we did not speak perfect Spanish. They welcomed us into their home and were super fun to vibe with!! the weaving was our favorite part! it was such a fun process and so nice to take home our work! as well, the tamalitos de chiplin we helped prepare were sooooo good!!! and of course, the temezcal was so relaxing. overall, we learned so much!! Definitely different from our other touristy experiences around lake Atitlan. could not recommend more.
Sarah_C, Apr 2023
We went to the meeting point a half hour early and no one at the spot had ever heard of the tour we were trying to take. We called and messaged the local company many times without an answer and the phone seemed to be disconnected. We contacted Viator who also was not able to connect with the local company.
We are still waiting for a refund.
On a positive note we met a local person who was able to find women i. The community to create a
Similar experience for us and that was amazing. However we obviously had to pay out of pocket for the experience. Hoping Viator gets back to me
Soon with the refund.
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