Things to do in San Pedro Las Huertas

Visit the village of San Juan del Obispo and enter a Chocolate Artisanal Workshop. Discover how 5 generations have made this famous chocolate beverage that every Guatemalan family prefers to drink. Sample this handmade treat and enjoy alongside a locally made sweet bread. Continue on your journey with a stop at the Museum of Loquat. San Juan del Obispo is famous for its production of giant loquats which are made into wine, jam, and other edibles which you will get to sample. Take a trip to the village of San Pedro Las Huertas. Witness this tiny village whose namesake arrives from the growing of tomatoes, lettuce, beans, and more. Take memorable photos at a popular communal laundry area and baroque Spanish Colonial church. Experience what a pueblo life is like in Guatemala as you stroll through the main drag of the village. Look around and get perfect views of two volcanoes - Fuego and Agua. Take a trip to Ciudad Vieja, the first capital of the Spanish Crown in the territory and be treated to panoramic views. See flower and vegetable crops made for the locals at San Miguel Dueñas. Stop at the Valhalla Macadamia Farm, an amazing project dedicated to supporting and helping local indigenous communities and promoting sustainable agriculture practices. Use your spare time and visit a local restaurant that comes highly recommended. In today's adventure, we'll keep one village as a surprise. It could feature a weaving school or a coffee laboratory, tailored to our group's preferences and interests. Discover the different weaving practices, patterns and colors that offer meaning to the Mayan Culture. Watch as traditional weaves show you how to make an authentic back-strap loom. It will be a sensory journey through the coffee universe, guided by the insights of local producers. Rediscover the profound connection between coffee and our bodies, and the intricate role it plays in our communities including the process to taste a sample of coffee cup.