In Guatemala, textiles tell the story of current and ancient Maya culture

April 17, 2019 5:45 AM PT

Discover the current and ancient culture of the Maya as told through their textiles on a 10-day tour organized by Bella Guatemala Travel. The itinerary includes exploring the UNESCO city of Antigua, hiking through Tikal National Park, participating in hands-on textile workshops, visiting female weavers and artisans in the remote Maya highlands, and cruising across Lake Atitlán to observe weaving collectives. Group size limited to 16.

Dates: May 3-12, Aug. 15-24, Nov. 7-16

Price: From $3,195 per person, double occupancy; $500 single supplement. Includes accommodations, all meals, internal flights and transportation, entrance fees and guides. International airfare not included.

Info: (818) 669-8435, bellaguatemalatravel.com

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Anne Harnagel

Anne Harnagel was an editor in the Travel section from 2009 to 2021. She has worked at the Los Angeles Times since 1996, with stints in Business and Calendar sections as well as the Los Angeles Times Magazine. Previously, she was managing editor of Home magazine, managing editor/features for the New York Times Syndicate and managing editor for the American Lawyer magazine. She is a native of Los Angeles.

In Guatemala, textiles tell the story of current and ancient Maya culture

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