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IVHQ Mayan Cultural Immersion Project in Guatemala
Join the Mayan Cultural Immersion program near Antigua with International Volunteer HQ and experience daily life in an indigenous Kaqchikel community. You will live with a local family, share meals, learn customs and support the household in meaningful ways. Volunteers may help with small scale farming, tending crops, household chores, traditional weaving or crafts, preparing meals and joining com...
Join the Mayan Cultural Immersion program near Antigua with International Volunteer HQ and experience daily life in an indigenous Kaqchikel community. You will live with a local family, share meals, learn customs and support the household in meaningful ways. Volunteers may help with small scale farming, tending crops, household chores, traditional weaving or crafts, preparing meals and joining community activities that support local livelihoods. Some volunteers may also assist with informal English practice or simple educational support depending on the needs of the host family. This immersion offers a chance to understand Mayan culture while contributing to a family’s daily life. Living conditions are simple but welcoming and volunteers should be comfortable with basic facilities, a slow...
Program Highlights
Live with a local indigenous family near Antigua as part of a fully immersive cultural stay.
Program involves working alongside the family in their fields, helping with domestic chores, and participating in their daily community life.
Volunteer contributions can include helping on farms, assisting with traditional hand-woven crafts or textiles, learning to cook Mayan dishes, and supporting the family’s small-scale enterprises.
Opportunity to learn local languages including Spanish and the community’s native language, practise cross-cultural communication, and experience traditional rural Guatemalan life firsthand.
Gain a deep cultural exchange experience while supporting indigenous community livelihoods and preserving traditional ways of life.
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Quick Details
- Antigua, Guatemala
- 1-2 Weeks
- 2-4 Weeks
- 3-6 Months
- 5-8 Weeks
- 9-12 Weeks
- Agriculture
- Community Development
- Culture
- All Nationalities
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Program Details
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Locations
- Antigua, Guatemala
Types and Subjects
- Causes
- Agriculture
- Community Development
- Culture
Availability
Years Offered: Year Round
- 1-2 Weeks
- 2-4 Weeks
- 3-6 Months
Age Requirement
Age Requirement Varies
Guidelines
All Nationalities
This Program is also open to Couples, Families, Group
Cost per week
Program Cost Includes
- Accommodation / Housing for Program Duration
- All Program Activity Costs
- Wifi Costs
- Weekday Meals (Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner)
Accommodation Options
- Home-stays
Qualifications & Experience
- Any/All Education Levels Accepted
Accepted Education Levels
Application Procedures
- Online Application
Frequently Asked Questions
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Join the Mayan Cultural Immersion program near Antigua with International Volunteer HQ and experience daily life in an indigenous Kaqchikel community. You will live with a local family, share meals, learn customs and support the household in meaningful ways. Volunteers may help with small scale farming, tending crops, household chores, traditional weaving or crafts, preparing meals and joining community activities that support local livelihoods. Some volunteers may also assist with informal English practice or simple educational support depending on the needs of the host family. This immersion offers a chance to understand Mayan culture while contributing to a family’s daily life. Living conditions are simple but welcoming and volunteers should be comfortable with basic facilities, a slow...
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International Volunteer HQ [IVHQ]
International Volunteer HQ [IVHQ]
Ready to Learn More?
Join the Mayan Cultural Immersion program near Antigua with International Volunteer HQ and experience daily life in an indigenous Kaqchikel community. You will live with a local family, share meals, learn customs and support the household in meaningful ways. Volunteers may help with small scale farming, tending crops, household chores, traditional weaving or crafts, preparing meals and joining community activities that support local livelihoods. Some volunteers may also assist with informal English practice or simple educational support depending on the needs of the host family. This immersion offers a chance to understand Mayan culture while contributing to a family’s daily life. Living conditions are simple but welcoming and volunteers should be comfortable with basic facilities, a slow...
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