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Antigua is a small city surrounded by volcanoes in southern Guatemala. It's renowned for its Spanish colonial buildings, many of them restored following a 1773 earthquake that ended Antigua's 200-year reign as Guatemala's colonial capital. Notable architectural examples include baroque La Merced church. It's an integral part of the city's famous Semana Santa, a holy week with parades and rituals.
After eating breakfast with your host family, your Old Town driver and guide will make the rounds to pick everyone up. We'll then head out to our construction sites where you will help with various local projects. The construction projects in Guatemala help develop local communities by constructing classrooms, small clinics, and community centers. Through these infrastructure and renovation projects, you will help improve access to education and healthcare, and promote community solidarity. You will work with your hands, learn basic construction, and help make a real impact at projects for people who truly appreciate your efforts. Note: Construction volunteers are strongly encouraged to bring work gloves, work boots, safety glasses, and clothes that you do not mind getting dirty. It is a good idea to wear a hat and long pants at your project site, and sunscreen is also extremely important.
Spanish Language ClassThis afternoon, we will participate in a Spanish language class with Maximo Nivel.
After eating breakfast with your host family, your Old Town driver and guide will make the rounds to pick everyone up. We'll then head out to our construction sites to continue working towards the goals for the week in each site. We will continue with our service work.
Spanish Language ClassThis afternoon, we will participate in a Spanish language class with Maximo Nivel.
We will continue with our service work.
Salsa Dancing ClassIn the afternoon, we will return to Antigua for private Salsa dancing classes with Maximo Nivel.
We will continue with our service work.
Private Cooking ClassIn the afternoon, we will return to Antigua for a private cooking class with Maximo Nivel.
We will continue with our service work.
Explore AntiguaToday you will have the afternoon free to explore Antigua, buy souvenirs for your family back home and enjoy the local culture.
After eating breakfast with your host family, we'll drive out of the Panchoy Valley and through the lowlands of Guatemala's Pacific slope. An approximately hour's drive will take us to the base of Pacaya Volcano, where we will begin our warm up hike for the rest of the volcanoes to follow. Pacaya has been one of Guatemala's most active volcanoes since its recorded history began. It has erupted over 20 times since the Spanish arrived, and has a constantly smoking crater. Arriving below the crater, we will be able to explore the vast dried lava fields and lunar-like landscape. We'll even toast marshmallows in active heat vents!
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