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Short-Term Volunteer Community Building Projects in Guatemala

Participating with GVI not only allows you to work on programs assisting disadvantaged communities or endangered ecosystems but it also offers wonderful opportunities to travel in the local area in your down time or further afield either before or after your program. Below is some information on trips and travel options in Guatemala.

Included Side Trips

Included in your package is a half-day guided adventure activity, this could be hiking up the active Pacaya Volcano which provides stunning views and often the chance to stand next to molten lava. Alternatively you could take part in rock climbing, mountain biking or hiking in the surrounding areas around Antigua.

Further Travelling Opportunities

Guatemala is a fascinating country which has so much to offer the inquisitive traveller. Some of the best Mayan ruins in the world can be found, such as the mighty Tikal whose huge structures tower above the canopy of the rainforest in which it is situated. It is very easy to make time for the beach, perhaps on the beautiful volcanic sands of Monterrico, or for the more adventurous there are a whole host of volcanoes which can be hiked and provide breathtaking views. For relaxing, the impressive Lake Atitlan is always an easy trip, or simply resting in the beautiful colonial world heritage site which is Antigua.