A Hands-On Cultural Experience through the Heart of Guatemala

Oxlajuj B’atz’ offers community tours for the casual day tourist and packaged 10-day tours to international visitors. Tours can be arranged to accomodate visitor’s needs, from 1 to 10 day tours depending on your time available in Guatemala.

10 Day Package Tours
Join our July 2012 Tour Today! (July 27- August 5)

Join us on a 10- day tour of rural Guatemala to learn about women achieving economic independence through innovative and sustainable development projects.

Enjoy the natural beauty of Guatemala’s majestic Lake Atitlan, rural mountain villages, and the architectural splendor of an old colonial city.

Be inspired by Guatemala’s cultural heritage expressed through color, weaving and intricately embroidered designs.

Immerse yourself in the hustle and bustle of lively artisan markets and enjoy visits to women’s weaving, embroidery, jewelry making and medicinal plant co-operatives.

Share knowledge and experiences with Maya women and participate in craft making during classes and demonstrations.

Learn how Thirteen Threads is working to provide opportunities for economic self-sustainability through workshops to strengthen skills, build self-confidence and nurture creativity and expression.

This 10-day tour is limited to 12 participants and requires a minimum of 6 participants. Tours can be adjusted from one to ten days depending on groups interest and need.  All proceeds benefit Thirteen Threads.

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Testimonials from Tourists

Community Day Tours

Tours include:

• Tour of our Maya Women’s Center and Fair Trade Store
• Presentation of OB programs
• Visit one of our women’s cooperatives of your choice and experience a presentation of their artisan craft
• Additional stop at a special attraction of the area of the community
• Lunch

Our tours aim to increase local, national and international awareness of OB and its work as well as provide our groups of women members with access to potential clients for their products. Our Center, located just off the main street, Calle Santander, is an ideal location for groups of visitors to learn about Maya culture in an historic building with rich history.

To book your tour today, contact us at thirteenthreads@gmail.com or call: 502-7762-6245.

*All agendas are subject to change. Prices vary according to number of attendees. We are happy to customize tours for you and your group!