Spirit of the Maya Photography Retreat with Douglas Beasley

Spirit of the Maya Photography Retreat with Douglas Beasley

Join internationally recognized photographer, Douglas Beasley for a ten-day retreat in Guatemala, where you will explore how to create travel images that are full of meaning and depth, rather than anonymous postcard pictures.

Itinerary

Day 1: Arrival Day

Stop At: Panza Verde, 5a Avenida Sur, Antigua Guatemala, Guatemala
Arrival day at Meson Panza Verde Hotel
Duration: 1 hour

No meals included on this day.
Accommodation included: Palo Santo Hotel in Antigua

Day 2: Walking Tour of Antigua

Stop At: Arco de Santa Catalina, Avenida Norte 5a, Antigua 03001 Guatemala
See the sights of the charming city of Antigua Guatemala
Duration: 2 hours

Meals included:
• Breakfast: Breakfast at Meson Panza Verde Restaurant
Accommodation included: Palo Santo Hotel in Antigua

Day 3: Maximon Tour

Stop At: Municipalidad de San Andres Itzapa, San Andrés Itzapa, Guatemala
Home of one of Guatemala’s Mayan god figure, “Maximon”.
Duration: 2 hours

Meals included:
• Breakfast: Breakfast at Meson Panza Verde Restaurant
• Lunch: Picnic lunch in Ximche
Accommodation included: Palo Santo Hotel in Antigua

Day 4: Monastery and Artisan Market

Stop At: Casa Santo Domingo, 3a Calle Oriente 28 A, Antigua 03001 Guatemala
Santo Domingo Church and Monastery is a ruined monastery in Antigua Guatemala, Guatemala. Great for making photos!
Duration: 3 hours

Meals included:
• Breakfast: Breakfast at Meson Panza Verde Restaurant
Accommodation included: Palo Santo Hotel in Antigua

Day 5: Chicken Bus tour to Surrounding Villages & Portraits with Local Family

Stop At: Iglesia de San Antonio Aguas Calientes, Agua Calientes, San Antonio 78239, Guatemala
Authentic Mayan town with wonderful textiles.
Duration: 3 hours

Meals included:
• Breakfast: Breakfast at Meson Panza Verde Restaurant
Accommodation included: Palo Santo Hotel in Antigua

Day 6: Free Time + Photo Review in Meson Panza Verde Gallery

Stop At: Panza Verde, 5a Avenida Sur, Antigua Guatemala, Guatemala
Gallery Image review
Duration: 2 hours

Meals included:
• Breakfast: Breakfast at Meson Panza Verde Restaurant
Accommodation included: Palo Santo Hotel in Antigua

Day 7: Drive up to Lake Atitlan

Stop At: Lake Atitlan, Guatemala
Drive up to Lake Atitlan
Duration: 3 hours

Meals included:
• Breakfast: Breakfast at Meson Panza Verde Restaurant
Accommodation included: Villas B'Alam Ya at Lake Atitlan

Day 8: Private Lancha Ferry Tour to Villages around Lake Atitlan

Stop At: Lake Atitlan, Guatemala
Day Trip to visit local villages around Lake Atitlan
Duration: 6 hours

Meals included:
• Breakfast: Breakfast at Villas B'Alam Ya
Accommodation included: Villas B'Alam Ya

Day 9: Free Time for Image Making

Stop At: Lake Atitlan, Guatemala
Time on your own for Image making.
Duration: 3 hours

Meals included:
• Breakfast: Breakfast at Villas B'Alam Ya
Accommodation included: Villas B'Alam Ya

Day 10: Departure Day - Travel back to Airport in Guatemala City

Stop At: La Aurora International Airport, Central America, 9 Avenida 14-75, Guatemala 01013, Guatemala
Travel Home from Guatemala City Airport
Duration: 3 hours

Meals included:
• Breakfast: Breakfast at Villas B'Alam Ya
No accommodation included on this day.