Experience authentic Guatemala with this Totonicapan home stay before or after your Guatemala tour. Drive from Antigua or Guatemala City with a guide to Totonicapan and get to know the locals and glimpse their colorful culture and traditions as you are graciously welcomed into their community. Enjoy performances of traditional dance and music and join a costume and craft workshop to learn about local dress. Take part in the San Francisco Market and test your bartering skills before transferring back to Lake Atitlan. Totonicapan is a great way to round off your adventures in Guatemala.
Highlights
Learn the traditions of the community through costume and craft
Enjoy the evening with your host family
Visit San Francisco Market, an economic focus of Guatemala's highland towns
Involves minimal physical effort and is typically associated with leisurely activities. Activities are low-intensity or last less than a few hours each day.
Arrive at the Guatemala City airport in the morning and enjoy a transfer with your guide to Totonicapan. Upon arrival, settle in to life with your host family and get to know their everyday routines. Attend a costume and craft workshop and savor a local lunch. As you dine, enjoy a performance of traditional dance and marimba. In the evening, return to your host family for a delicious dinner.
Day 2: San Francisco Market | Lake Atitlan
1 Breakfast, 1 Lunch
Breakfast is served with your host family in the morning before your transfer arrives to take you to the San Francisco Market. As you walk through this colorful, bustling market, admire the beautiful weavings and clothing, and stop to sample fresh produce. Local markets are the main economic focus of Guatemala's highland towns, and are very social and culturally abundant. After the market, transfer back to Lake Atitlan and continue on by your own arrangements.
Apologies for the inconvenience. Prices for Apr 25, 2025 not yet published. Below per person rate based on previous season. Contact us to confirm upcoming season pricing.
Prices for Apr 25, 2025 are estimated based on inflation. Contact us to confirm pricing and availability for your desired departure date.
$590
Notes
$73 Single Supplement Additional Cost for Private Room when traveling with others. Traveling Solo? Contact us for a custom quote.
Initial deposit is $400, and most travelers will call our office and pay the deposit with a credit card.
Final payment is due 70 days (10 weeks) prior to departure by bank transfer, check or credit card. All final payments by credit card may be subject to a surcharge and maximum of $20,000 charge
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Jules4775
1 month ago
Everything about our Guatemala trip was amazing. Everything was on time. The guides were personable, knowledgeable on all aspects of history, culture and nature. The destinations were great. It was truly a great week in a wonderful destination.
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CaBaba
11 months ago
First class all the way. Enjoyed our Guide, Karla, Driver Mark so much. Personalized tour of Antigua during Easter was like a National Geographic in person. Trip of the Lifetime. Such a spiritual and magical tour. Many Thanks.
Ben Shaver
Ben Shaver, Jr.
1 year ago
Rachel is wonderful! She is very responsive and has great suggestions without any pressure.
Jules4775
1 month ago
Everything about our Guatemala trip was amazing. Everything was on time. The guides were personable, knowledgeable on all aspects of history, culture and nature. The destinations were great. It was truly a great week in a wonderful destination.
Chris Carrigee
4 months ago
Very good, efficient and helpful.
CaBaba
11 months ago
First class all the way. Enjoyed our Guide, Karla, Driver Mark so much. Personalized tour of Antigua during Easter was like a National Geographic in person. Trip of the Lifetime. Such a spiritual and magical tour. Many Thanks.
Ben Shaver
Ben Shaver, Jr.
1 year ago
Rachel is wonderful! She is very responsive and has great suggestions without any pressure.
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