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All inclusive Running & Hiking getaway.
Thursday 16th – Monday 20th, February 2023
Antigua, Guatemala
5 days, 4 nights
All Levels
Ranging from 10 to 16 km
Payment installment plans at check out!
Situated in a lush highland valley and surrounded by the cones of three volcanoes, the charming city of La Antigua will venture you off throughout the natural and man-made beauty of one of the earliest and outstanding towns in Guatemala and Latin America.
Antigua, Guatemala sits under a chain of volcanoes that form the backbone of the Guatemalan highlands. Within these volcanoes the country’ highest and most famous peaks are found in the Antigua range.
Stay in a Beautiful house with garden, rooftop and heated swimming pool located in the historic center of Antigua Guatemala, with capacity to accommodate in single, double or triple rooms, each with a private bathroom.
Diego Araujo Life enthusiast, athlete, observer, world traveler and life coach. Diego enjoys constantly pushing himself out of his comfort zone to discover what he’s capable of and gain life experience. Considers breathing is the key to many of his achievements and living the present moment. Sports has taken him to discover an infinite amount of secret places and beautiful souls in his journey. Passionate about sharing his personal life lessons and other which he has learned through other masterminds. Consider George B. Shaw quote one of his personal mottos in life: «We don’t stop playing because we grow old; we grow old because we stop playing.»
You can reach Diego on @diego_e_araujo
Mariella Marroquin – Mindfulness Facilitator.
Mariella Marroquin is from Guatemala and has a long journey as a yogui. She’s been working in wellness and gratitude for more than 6 years. She now focuses on teaching yoga, meditation and sound ceremonies, all of which she has different certifications. She is the founder of Gratitude Journal Project and co-founder of the Mindful Gratitude Program in Guatemala. In addition Mariella also teaches kids horseback riding, being in nature is an important part of her life.
Mariella’s dream and life purpose is to make this world a better place through sharing tools about gratitude and mindfulness, so every person can be the better version of themselves, connect to their inner peace and learn to appreciate everything in their lives.
You can reach Mariella on her instagram page @gratitudejournalproject
Day 1: Welcome to La Antigua
Couple of days before the trip, each participant will be given instructions on how to get to our cozy accommodations located in downtown La Antigua. We will set ourselves up with a rooftop sunset yoga session, after which we will share an authentic outdoor welcome dinner cooked by chef Noemi Wild Daughter.
Accomodation: Dinner:
House in the Historic Center of Antigua Included
Day 2: El Cucurucho Hill Trail 15 km run
We begin our early morning with a sunrise meditation and a heart-opening ceremony guided by Cosmic Cacao, followed by a homestyle breakfast before departing to Cucurucho Hill, where we will head out on a 9.9-mile round-trip near Antigua Guatemala, in the Cucurucho Hill Trail. During our run we will get to witness how corn, bean and coffee plantations convert into wild vegetation. From here, we will transfer to La Bruja to experience a plant-based Central American lunch.
After some downtime, we will relax with a sound-healing and yoga session at our rooftop.
Dinner will be held at a secret spot in Antigua downtown, with free time to explore the city if desired.
Accomodation: Breakfast, Lunch & Dinner:
House in the Historic Center of Antigua Included
Day 3: The 10K Acatenango Volcano Trail
We rise early for our transfer to the Acatenango Volcano trail where we will get to experience one of the most breathtaking and scenic trails in Guatemala as we contemplate the Fire Volcano erupting right in front of us. Right after, we are in for a steep run down through the volcano leading us down to the Caoba Farms for a farm-to-table brunch.
Afternoon is taken for a homestyle ice-bath and breathing session in Antigua, followed by a sound-healing session.
Accomodation: Breakfast, Lunch & Dinner:
House in the Historic Center of Antigua Included
Day 4: The Pacaya Volcano 9 – 21 Km trail options: Lava Challenge
We kick start our day with in-house baked goods and breakfast made with local ingredients in our bellies. We’ll be able to face the Pacaya Volcano Trail and its challenging route through volcanic landscapes. Back to La Antigua town, we will culminate this afternoon adventure with a breath workshop to then go out for dinner to take a glimpse of the local life.
We will visit Cervecería 14 brewery for a well deserved lunch.
Afternoon will be dedicated to a stretch and meditation session in Antigua.
Accomodation: Breakfast, Lunch & Dinner:
House in the Historic Center of Antigua Included
Day 4: Farewell
Meditation and grounding session, followed by a farewell breakfast and Antigua Flight out
Breakfast:
Included – Farewell breakfast
Keep your packing as light as possible
Consider layers of breathable clothing for sun, cold and wind.
The climate in Antigua Guatemala during January can be summarized as mild and very dry.
January is winter in Antigua Guatemala and is typically the coldest month of the year. Daytime maximum temperatures average around 22ºC (71ºF), whilst at night 9ºC (49ºF) is normal.
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DIFFICULTY
All of our trips are designed to welcome hikers and runners of all fitness levels. We will assign different guides to groups of different levels so that no one is left behind. You will feel safe and comfortable throughout the trip whether you’re a professional runner that wants to add these runs to your training, an amateur who wants to explore the world of trail-running or a casual hiker who wishes to challenge themselves while enjoying nature in a secure environment.
Fly to La Aurora, Antigua Guatemala International Airport (IATA Code: GUA), making sure to arrive at least a couple of hours before the getaway begins and to leave a couple of hours after.
Arrival | Thursday, February 16th
16:00 hrs | La Antigua City Downtown.
Farewell | Monday, February 20th
Any time before 13:00 hrs | La Antigua City Downtown
Closer to the experience, you will be invited to a WhatsApp group chat.
We use WhatsApp to connect with the group and share detailed info about the trip.
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