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SUNDAY
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MONDAY
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TUESDAY
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WEDNESDAY
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THURSDAY
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FRIDAY
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SATURDAY
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FREE MEDICAL CARE
In the Chirijox Community
a community of the Mayan Weaving Artisans of the ICAmigos Project..
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First Sunday of the month:
Artisan’s Market in the Central Park, with sales
and demonstrations of their work by various Guatemalan artisans.
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8:30 & 2:15
Visit to the Fuentes Georginas, to swim and bathe in naturally
heated mineral water that descends from a volcano. This is one of
the most beautiful natural spots in Quetzaltanango. You can walk
through the cloud forest at the mountaintop if you wish.
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8:30 & 14:20
Visit to the town of Salcajá to see the process of
making traditional Mayan clothing. In addition see the first Catholic
church founded in Central America. Also try Salcajá’s
signature alcoholic beverage: "Caldo de Frutas" ("Fruit
Broth")
18:45
We will meet at ICA to visit a professional Dance Studio for Salsa
and Merengue lessons.
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17:00
Cultural Conference:
Selvas Protegidas y el Ecoturismo en Guatemala"
Speaker:
Representative and leader of the
ECO-Quetzal Organization.
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8:30 & 14:20
Visit to the Rural School for Children of San José la
Viña community, to know how is the process of Guatemalan education
and the circumstances of living of the children. Most of them come
from Indigenous families.
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12:30
Vegetarian Guatemalan Lunch.
Live music presentation.
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6:00
Visit to Lake Atitlán!
Take a tour of the lake and visit some of the interesting towns
that surround it. We will spend the night in Panajachel.
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8:00
Leave Panajachel and travel to Chichicastenango, to tour the most
popular outdoor market in Guatemala..
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8:30 & 14:20
One-hour walk in the mountains to visit the natural sauna "Los
Vahos". The steam comes directly from a volcano, and has
medicinal properties due to its mineral content.
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8:30 & 14:20
Visit the town of Zunil to tour a weavers’ cooperative, the
church and meet San Simon (Saint Simon), and learn about the Mayan
cosmovision.
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17:00
Cultural Conference:
"History of the Guatemalan Civil War, the Influence of Foreign
Countries on the War and Future Directions"
Speaker:
Leaders of the URNG (Guatemalan National Revolutionary Union
Also the presentation of the book: "Memorias de Hospital"
written by an ex-guerilla of URNG
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20:00
"Live Music Presentation"
Latin-American music. Guitar concert
Dance Class
Salsa and Merengue rhythms.
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16:00
Movie:
"La Hija del Puma"
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SEPTEMBER 15
Independence Day.
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FREE DAY
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8:30 & 2:15
Visit to the Fuentes Georginas, to swim and bathe in naturally
heated mineral water that descends from a volcano. This is one of
the most beautiful natural spots in Quetzaltanango. You can walk
through the cloud forest at the mountaintop if you wish.
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9:00 & 15:00
Visit to the Quetzaltenango Women’s Prison, to see and
learn about the conditions of Guatemalan jails, talk with inmates
and give them a little support and distraction.
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8:30 & 14:30
Visit the Reforestation Project, tour the nursery, help care
for the saplings or work in the mountains. This project runs all
year. Volunteer work opportunities are available.
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9:00
Visit to the hand blown glass factory COPAVIC to see and
learn about the process of glass blowing and the products made by
this cooperative. There will be opportunities to buy the products
and learn about the businesses involved in the glass blowing industry.
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16:00
Movie:
"El Norte"
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20:00
BIG PARTY I.C.A. Dance Party! Dance to the Latin rhythm
with a great DJ. Beer and non-alcoholic beverages will be available.
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8:00
Visit to the town of Momostenango, where we will visit a home
to see the process of making woolen blankets, a cottage industry.
Also see the beautiful natural rock formations, tour the town and
visit its outdoor market
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Climb the Santa Maria Volcano, 3772.26 meters high.
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8:30 & 14:20
One-hour walk in the mountains to visit the natural sauna "Los
Vahos". The steam comes directly from a volcano, and has medicinal
properties due to its mineral content.
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15:00
Conversation Club! Chat with others and improve your Spanish
in this activity directed by teachers with the help of audiovisual
aids
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17:00
Cultural Conference:
"Mayan Culture and The Mayan Calendar"
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830 & 14:20
Visit the town of Zunil to tour a weavers’ cooperative,
the church and meet San Simon (Saint Simon), and learn about the
Mayan cosmovision. .
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20:00
Dance Class!
Demonstration of the Salsa and Merengue rhythms and dance lessons.
The teachers have extensive experience teaching dance.
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8:00
Visit to a coffee plantation to learn about how coffee is
grown and processed, as well as the living conditions of the workers.
Later we will visit a lovely black sand beach and enjoy a swim in
the Pacific Ocean, and great food and beverages.
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6:00
Climb the Chicabal volcano and see Lake Chicabal, located in
a crater at the top of the volcano. The area around the lake is a
Mayan sanctuary, where religious ceremonies are held regularly. The
volcano is located in the town of San Martín, a one-hour bus
ride followed by a two-hour hike up the volcano.. |
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