FAQs

Kosher supervision?

Chief Rabbi, Guatemala City.

Non-gebrochts ~ No kitniyos.

Wine/Shmurah matza for sedarim. 

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Have you run this before?

We began running programs in 2022 and anticipate over 70 families (220-250 people) joining for this year's signature mission.

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How do you keep costs so low?

We fundraise to subsidize the costs because we believe in "tikkun olam" and the connections and transformative ideas and programs that emerge when communal professionals gather in a warm and embracing culture different from our own.

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We also do a lot of research to find hotels that appreciate our mission, understand the unique needs of the Jewish community, and are interested in a long term relationship knowing that some of our participants have and will return with groups/missions of their own.  

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What's included in the price?

All meals, hotels (10 nights), transfer from airport, intercity transfer (~1.5hs to Antigua), city tour, program fee to our mission partners, exceptional company.

 

Longer stays and excursions will incur a modest additional fee.

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​​Is Guatemala safe?

Guatemala receives millions of tourists each year (thousands of whom are Jewish) and is among the safest countries in Latin America 

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Will I really climb an active volcano?

Iy"H - yes!  It's one of the many choices of activities on our free day.

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Sample attractions for free day or those extending their stay?

Guatemala City:  Paseo Cayala entertainment district, Popol Vuh Museum, historic downtown incl. Palacio Nacional - the National Palace

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Antigua and surroundings:  Spanish colonial buildings and archaeological sites, active volcanoes, rapelling, Jade factory, avocado and coffee farm tours, waterfalls, ATVs and much more!