Mayan Home Stay San Jorge La Laguna

About this activity

Experience

Highlights

• Live what Mayan People Live in San Jorge La Laguna
• Practice your spanish and intectation of Local Culture
• Learn how to Make Tortillas also Cook with Mothers of the Families at their home
• Bring at your heart great life of Guatemalan

Tour Itinerary

Mayan Home Stay started this homestay program in the village to give back to the communities around Lake Atitlán, while also offering you a genuine experience of living with a local Maya family. This allows you to see, learn, and truly experience their culture, traditions, and daily customs.

Meals at the homestay are prepared by the mother of the family, and you’ll have the opportunity to enjoy both dinner and breakfast together with the family (both meals are included in the price). This is an exciting part of the experience, as we will personally assign you to the family where you’ll be staying. Important: Please note that you will not be staying in the center of Panajachel. Instead, you’ll stay in a very safe neighborhood where local families live, offering a more authentic cultural experience.

This experience has been running for over 15 years in the village, with families who warmly welcome foreigners into their homes. As responsible travelers, we ask our guests to be aware of and sensitive to local customs, and to behave respectfully during their time with the family and within the village. Although shy at first, the villagers are very friendly and welcoming.

The homestay will give you a genuine insight into the everyday life of a local family. If you wish to take photos of people in the village, please always ask for permission beforehand. You may find the housing in San Jorge La Laguna quite basic; however, the purpose of this homestay is to offer a real insight into life in Guatemala. This experience allows you to see and experience the culture firsthand while interacting with the local community on a personal level.

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