TRAVEL SEMINARS

Travel Seminars home page

What is a Travel Seminar?

List of Short-term
Travel Opportunities

Registration

Pre-trip Preparation

Sponsor Your Own
Customized Travel Seminar

Sample Itineraries

Professional Development

Scholarships

Post-trip Resources

FAQ's

 

 

"Remarkable breadth of visits, perspectives and a wealth of information.  The graciousness of the speakers and the depth of discussion throughout the trip were superb!"

 

About customized travel seminars
to Guatemala

Our programs are based in Guatemala City, but usually also travel to the Highlands.

 

Common themes often addressed:

  • Human rights – indigenous rights, workers’ rights, children’s rights

  • Land rights

  • Globalization

  • Peace Accords

  • Post-war transition/reconciliation

  • Eco-tourism

  • Mayan history

  • Mayan spirituality

  • Educational system

See a sample itinerary of a seminar to Guatemala

Program Options for Sponsors of Trips to Guatemala

 

Staff:

The Center has one program staff permanently based in Guatemala. More on our faculty in Guatemala.

 

Accommodations:

Lodging is in modest hotels or guest houses.

 

What's the next step?

One of our staff can help provide you with information to help you with your application.  They can also help you to plan your theme, itinerary, and will develop brochures for your group. 

Our staff can also arrange travel for you.  Some groups also arrange their own travel.

To take the next step, please call our office or fill out a sponsor application form. Dates are not guaranteed until confirmation is received from our staff in Central America.