Antigua

After arriving in Guatemala City, we’ll transfer you to Antigua, a quiet town framed by volcano views and vibrant architecture. That evening, we’ll gather for a welcome dinner where we will set intentions, share our “why,” and ground ourselves in the roots of Maya culture and Guatemala’s evolving healthcare system. It’s a soft landing into a week of connection.

Meals: Dinner

Antigua

We’ll explore Antigua on foot, learning its colonial history and modern-day realities before diving into conversations around reproductive health, access, and the balance between modern medicine and tradition. The day blends learning, reflection, and hands-on engagement-ending with a shared meal that mirrors the themes of old and new.

Meals: Breakfast, dinner

Antigua → Lake Atitlán

A slower morning before we journey to Lake Atitlan, one of the most breathtaking places in the world! After settling into our lakefront retreat, we’ll gather in the evening to hear from women leading the maternal health efforts in the region— stories that ground global health concepts in lived experience.

Meals: Breakfast, dinner

Lake Atitlán Villages

After breakfast, we’ll start with a local market visit, followed by a lunchtime cooking experience focused on ancestral foods that support pregnancy and maternal wellness. The afternoon is intentionally open—time to rest by the lake or explore nearby villages where art, weaving, and rebozo traditions reflect generations of care.

Meals: breakfast, lunch

Lake Atitlán

This day centers pregnancy and birth. We’ll spend time learning from community-based maternal health spaces, shadowing birth attendants and observing how skill, spirituality, and community come together in care.

Meals: Breakfast

Lake Atitlán

Our final full day at the lake focuses on postpartum care and recovery. We’ll explore traditional postpartum rituals and learn about a temazcal-style ceremony— symbolizing rest, renewal, and rebirth. It’s a day to slow down, release, and honor the full arc of motherhood.

Meals: breakfast, lunch

Lake Atitlan—>Antigua

We return to Antigua for a final evening together. The afternoon is free for markets, cafes, or quiet wandering, followed by a farewell dinner celebrating Guatemalan women’s culinary traditions. We’ll close with reflections and a final toast—to connection, compassion, and the complexity of care.

Meals: breakfast, dinner

Antigua—> Guatemala City

After breakfast, transfers to the airport are arranged. You’ll head home with new friendships, renewed purpose, and insights that stay with you long after the trip ends.

Meals: breakfast