Guatemala/10: Agros International
July 23-Aug 3, 2010 *1 spot left*
Ixil Triangle/ map of trip, click here
Agros International is committed to breaking the cycle of poverty for rural families in Central America and Mexico by enabling landless communities to achieve land ownership and economic stability.
10% of profits go to participating NGO.
minimum: 4 people/ maximum 8 people
click here to see the projects.
12 day Itinerary- led by Amanda Koster
Calling Guatemala from USA: 011 (dial international) + 502 (country code) + number
Amanda’s Guatemalan cell phone #: 502-4684-4093
Amanda’s email: amanda@salaamgarage.com
July 23 – Aug 3, 2010 (12 days): GUATEMALA CITY – ANTIGUA
Airport pick-up arranged for all travelers
Transfer to Antigua
Day 1-3, July 23-25: ANTIGUA
Introductions, cultural orientation
Walking tour of Antigua including churches, ruins, markets
Volcano Climb
hotel: San Jorge/ Phone: 011-502-5583-8328
/ E-mail: http://www.visit-antigua.com/contact.htm
Day 4, July 26: IXIL TRIANGLE
Drive to Ixil Triangle, Agros Villages, 6 hours
Welcome Ceremony, Agros orientation, cultural sensitivity
Day 5-7, July 27-29: IXIL TRIANGLE
With Agros International @ Agros Villages
Split into Group A and Group B
Work on projects during the day with A and B in separate villages
Evening time to process day and develop project goals with support
Cooking class by village women at the lodge
hotel (town: Nebaj): Santa Maria Nebaj/ Phone: 011-502-4212-7927/ 011-502-4621-9890
E-mail: hsmnebaj@gmail.com
Day 8-9, July 30-31: JAIBALITO on LAKE ATITLAN
Drive to Panajachel and take boat to Jaibalito
Sight see and shop in traditional Mayan villages
Kayaking, trekking,
hotel (town: Lake Atitlan): Casa del Mundo/ Tel: 011 502-5218-5332 / 011 502-5204-5558/ casamundo@gmail.com
Day 10, Aug 1: CHICHICASTENANGO
Famous Sunday Market
Observations of ancient Mayan rituals in practice
Shamans sacrificing to gods
Day 11, Aug 2: ANTIGUA
Go over tour projects and discuss strategies for exhibitions
Last minute shopping and free time
hotel: San Jorge/ Phone: 011-502-5583-8328
/ E-mail: http://www.visit-antigua.com/contact.htm
Day 12, Aug 3: ANTIGUA, GUATEMALA CITY
Drive to Guatemala City
Fly home
For Story Ideas for the Guatemala Trip Click Here
cost:
$3200 / deposit $500
payment schedule:
deposit refundable up to 5/1
balance due: 6/1/10
cost includes:
all housing, 2 meals a day, all transportation, translators, in-country guides, museum entries.
does not include:
air fare, spending money, visas, vaccinations, laundry, tips, 3rd meal, beverages (hard and soft), highly recommended travel and health insurance.
Guatemala: July 23-Aug 3, 2010
Guatemala/10: Agros International
July 23-Aug 3, 2010 *1 spot left*
Ixil Triangle/ map of trip, click here
Agros International is committed to breaking the cycle of poverty for rural families in Central America and Mexico by enabling landless communities to achieve land ownership and economic stability.
10% of profits go to participating NGO.
minimum: 4 people/ maximum 8 people
click here to see the projects.
12 day Itinerary- led by Amanda Koster
Calling Guatemala from USA: 011 (dial international) + 502 (country code) + number
Amanda’s Guatemalan cell phone #: 502-4684-4093
Amanda’s email: amanda@salaamgarage.com
July 23 – Aug 3, 2010 (12 days): GUATEMALA CITY – ANTIGUA
Airport pick-up arranged for all travelers
Transfer to Antigua
Day 1-3, July 23-25: ANTIGUA
Introductions, cultural orientation
Walking tour of Antigua including churches, ruins, markets
Volcano Climb
hotel: San Jorge/ Phone: 011-502-5583-8328 / E-mail: http://www.visit-antigua.com/contact.htm
Day 4, July 26: IXIL TRIANGLE
Drive to Ixil Triangle, Agros Villages, 6 hours
Welcome Ceremony, Agros orientation, cultural sensitivity
Day 5-7, July 27-29: IXIL TRIANGLE
With Agros International @ Agros Villages
Split into Group A and Group B
Work on projects during the day with A and B in separate villages
Evening time to process day and develop project goals with support
Cooking class by village women at the lodge
hotel (town: Nebaj): Santa Maria Nebaj/ Phone: 011-502-4212-7927/ 011-502-4621-9890 E-mail: hsmnebaj@gmail.com
Day 8-9, July 30-31: JAIBALITO on LAKE ATITLAN
Drive to Panajachel and take boat to Jaibalito
Sight see and shop in traditional Mayan villages
Kayaking, trekking,
hotel (town: Lake Atitlan): Casa del Mundo/ Tel: 011 502-5218-5332 / 011 502-5204-5558/ casamundo@gmail.com
Day 10, Aug 1: CHICHICASTENANGO
Famous Sunday Market
Observations of ancient Mayan rituals in practice
Shamans sacrificing to gods
Day 11, Aug 2: ANTIGUA
Go over tour projects and discuss strategies for exhibitions
Last minute shopping and free time
hotel: San Jorge/ Phone: 011-502-5583-8328 / E-mail: http://www.visit-antigua.com/contact.htm
Day 12, Aug 3: ANTIGUA, GUATEMALA CITY
Drive to Guatemala City
Fly home
For Story Ideas for the Guatemala Trip Click Here
cost:
$3200 / deposit $500
payment schedule:
deposit refundable up to 5/1
balance due: 6/1/10
cost includes:
all housing, 2 meals a day, all transportation, translators, in-country guides, museum entries.
does not include:
air fare, spending money, visas, vaccinations, laundry, tips, 3rd meal, beverages (hard and soft), highly recommended travel and health insurance.
payment:
PayPal, Check, and Money Orders accepted for payment of deposits and balances.
send checks to:
SalaamGarage, LLC, 5047 45th Ave. South, Seattle, WA 98118
payment through PayPal:
1. login to your PayPal Account
2. select: “Send Money”
3. enter: salaamgarage@gmail.com
4. amount: $500 (deposit) or ex. $2700 (ex. balance) select: “Services/Other”
More Info or Questions? email us
Wandering Educators Story about SalaamGarage and Agros – great video too!
map of trip, click here