antigua Travelers' Photos - Adventure Life

Our Guatemala Exploration Trip!

Please immerse yourself in the beauty of the photographs and read about our trip to Guatemala - truly a wonderful travel destination. In our short time there we had wonderful experiences seeing the primary sights and learning that there is even more to experience in this varied and culturally rich country.
I went to : Guatemala, Guatemala City, Antigua, Santiago de Atitlan, Flores, Tikal Ruins, Chichicastenango
Read my Journal : Our Guatemala Exploration Trip!

Our Guatemala Trip Photo Album!

My awesome trip to Guatemala! Joe and I took this Guatemala tour because it was a place neither of us had visited in Latin America. I got to use my Spanish skills, hike a volcano, see Mayan ruins, and swim in one of the most beautiful places I've ever seen!
I went to : Guatemala, Antigua, Santiago de Atitlan, Flores, Tikal Ruins, Guatemala City
Read my Journal : Guatemala Trip Journal

Guatemala trip of a Lifetime!

December is the perfect time to visit Guatemala! It seemed that every day there was a celebration, a festival, or at least beautiful decorations to see! Guatemala was our trip of a lifetime!
I went to : Guatemala, Antigua, Chichicastenango, Santiago de Atitlan, Posada de Santiago, Tikal Ruins, Flores, Guatemala City
Read my Journal : Guatemala trip of a Lifetime!

Guatemala Tour 2011!

Joe and Sharon's 2011 adventure in Guatemala!
I went to : Guatemala, Guatemala City, Antigua, Hotel Aurora, Hotel Biltmore, Tikal Ruins, Chichicastenango
Read my Journal : Guatemala Tour 2011!

CasaSito 2009 Art Festival in Antigua, Guatemala

The Art Festival in Antigua, Guatemala has several goals. Our primary goal is to promote art in the associations and communities around Antigua. We began the Art Festival in 2009 and invited five community organizations to participate. Two of the associations already had art programs, but three art programs were created just so the associations could participate in the Art Festival. By holding this event, local associations are inspired to create art programs in the curriculums. In 2010, we plan to invite more local associations to participate so that they will also be inspired to create art programs for their children.

A second goal is to use art to teach the importance of self-expression. Art is a very powerful form of expression and can give a voice to children and teenagers, boys and girls, indigenous and Ladinos. Children and youth living in poverty often have difficulties expressing themselves and releasing their emotions. They may turn to violence or drugs to escape their feelings. We want to teach children and youth how to express themselves in art and at the same time, create something beautiful. We hold workshops several months before the Festival to teach the associations different ways to teach art. We explain to them that we do care about technical skills, but we care more about the ability of the children to express themselves. We appreciate figurative art, but we also value abstract art that represents strong emotions or perspectives.
I went to : Guatemala, Guatemala City, Antigua, Santiago de Atitlan, Chichicastenango

Mayan Color and Culture in Guatemala

Guatemala is rich in color and culture. The Branson Family had a great time exploring Guatemala on a travel circuit known as the Gringo tour.
I went to : Guatemala, Guatemala City, Antigua, Chichicastenango, Santiago de Atitlan, Tikal Ruins, Flores
Read my Journal : Mayan Color and Culture in Guatemala

Guatemala Tour in February

On week in Guatemala, including tours to Antigua, Lake Atitlan, Volcano Pacaya, Tikal, and the hanging bridges near Flores.
I went to : Guatemala, Antigua, Chichicastenango, Santiago de Atitlan, Tikal Ruins, Flores, Guatemala City
Read my Journal : Guatemala Tour

Guatemala Trip March 2009

Kristen, Myrtle & Art: All the places we stayed were wonderful, not only because of the comfortable rooms or quaint little huts, but because of all the natural beauty and friendly people. As we flew back home, we reflected on how much we had seen and learned. We all felt that we carried a part of Guatemala in our hearts, for we had fallen in love with the land and its people.
I went to : Guatemala, Antigua, Chichicastenango, Flores, Chiminos Island Lodge, Tikal Ruins, Guatemala City
Read my Journal : Guatemala Trip March 2009

Guatemala Custom Tour

Our second trip to Guatemala, featuring visits to Mixco Viejo, Semuc Champey, Chilasco Falls, Lake Atitlan, Antigua and more.
I went to : Guatemala, Guatemala City, Antigua, Santiago de Atitlan
Read my Journal : Adventures in Guatemala

Guatemala

I organized this trip for the AAUW (American Association of University Women) San Juan Branch. Thanks to the economy's personal case of "swine flu" only 7 of us took the trip. Guatemala is a beautiful country!
I went to : Guatemala, Antigua, Chichicastenango, Guatemala City, Tikal Ruins, Flores
Read my Journal : Guatemala

Jaguars, banditos, and earthquakes, oh my!

When our friends heard we were planning to vacation in Guatemala, they advised us to reconsider, citing warnings from the State Department and US Embassy.
I went to : Guatemala, Antigua, Chichicastenango, Santiago de Atitlan, Chiminos Island Lodge, Tikal Ruins
Read my Journal : Jaguars, banditos, and earthquakes, oh my!

Easter in Guatemala

We explored the enchanting blend of Mayan and Christian traditions surrounding Easter in Antigua and Lake Atitlan, and then visited the intriguing Mayan ruins at Tikal. Text and photos originally published on our web site www.craigandstephsvacations.com
I went to : Guatemala, Antigua, Chichicastenango, Santiago de Atitlan, Tikal Ruins
Read my Journal : Craig and Steph's Easter in Guatemala

Guatemala Classico Trip

Trip to Guatemala: Antigua, Santiago, Chichi market and more.
I went to : Guatemala, Santiago de Atitlan, Chichicastenango, Antigua
Read my Journal : Guatemala Classico Trip