Coffee, Chocolate and Textile Tour in Lake Atitlan
Overview
Immerse yourself in the coffee culture on the communal estates of the indigenous Tz'utujiles Mayans. Discover the fascinating story of how coffee arrived in Guatemala and Lake Atitlan, and learn about the ecological and sustainable techniques used by local communities. You’ll know the full production process, from bean planting to cupping, as we tour the coffee plots together.
This unique experience will allow you to connect deeply with the traditions and life of the indigenous communities that live around the lake. Finally, we will explore the colorful streets of San Juan La Laguna, where art, culture and Mayan essence merge in every corner.
What you’ll do
Our guide will pick you up near your hotel and then take a public boat and while you enjoy the trip will explain the geography of Lake Atitlan. DOES NOT INCLUDE PUBLIC BOAT OR TUK TUK
Coffee Tour: From Plant to Cup in San Juan La Laguna
Immerse yourself in the authentic world of Guatemalan coffee in a sensory experience that goes all the way from the fruit on the plant to the aromatic cup in your hands.
Our tour begins in San Juan La Laguna where we will enter the heart of the coffee plots. Here, we will walk among cafetos, learn from our coffee growers the secrets of planting and harvesting, and discover the meticulous process of grain transformation, step by step.
The adventure continues in a cozy local cafe, where the aroma says it all. The ultimate reward : a tasting of freshly roasted and prepared high-altitude coffee. Savour an exquisite cup, selected to your liking, and taste the very essence of the Guatemalan Highlands in every sip.
This is more than a visit; it is a journey to understand the passion, work and art behind each grain.
We will visit the Catholic church of San Juan La Laguna to take photographs and get to know it more closely.
What’s included
- After the tour we will taste a hot or cold coffee.
From €32
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