CYP Encounter Guatemala
Wed, May 07
|Antigua Guatemala, Guatemala
An adventurous weekend of nature, soulfulness, and connection with fellow young Jewish professionals.
Time & Location
May 07, 2025, 7:00 PM – May 11, 2025, 7:00 PM
Antigua Guatemala, Guatemala
About the Event
TRIP COST:
$420 if registered by April 1st
$450 from April 2nd to April 30th
Registration closes on April 30th.
CYP Academy Credit: - $200
NB: This page is an application page only.
Once your application has been approved, a member of our team will get back to you with further information.
Included in your reservation:
All meals.
Full itinerary and programming from Wednesday night to Sunday evening.
Not included:
Flights and hotel.
Join us for an adventurous weekend of nature, soulfulness, and connection with fellow young Jewish professionals. Experience the allure of a majestic volcano, walk the cobblestone streets admiring the colonial architecture, and ATV around the countryside, all while nourishing your soul with a unique and truly meaningful weekend. Encounter Judaism from an entirely new perspective through the raw glory of nature.
May 7 - May 11, 2025
Our base is Chabad of Antigua.
5 Avenida Sur 38, Antigua, Guatemala
For Young Jews ages 21-38
If you are over 38, your ticket will be refunded.
Flight and hotel options:
Please be in touch with your local Shliach for group flights.
Our base for the weekend will be Chabad of Antigua.
Stay at Chabad of Antigua's hotel (approx. $25 a night). Click to book
OR
Stay at a local hotel of your choice.
Here are two suggestions:
SCHEDULE OUTLINE:
Wednesday, May 7
9:45 PM: Arrive in Guatemala City (GUA)
Take Uber to Chabad of Antigua or call driver Jennifer (suggested for females) +50233122391 (~$20)
Dinner at Chabad
Hotel check-in
Thursday, May 8
8 AM: Davening and Breakfast
10 AM: Hobbitenango Viewpoint
7000 feet above the city with the most spectacular views of the countryside and hills speckled with hobbit-styled homes.
12 PM: Head to Acatenango Volcano (overnight camping experience)
Take in the breathtaking views of this incredible drive/climb to the base camp of the most majestic volcano in Guatemala.
Watch the flares and eruptions of the neighboring volcano Fuego paint the evening sky with molten lava.
Friday, May 9
12 PM: Return from hike
Open time to see the city / get a massage / relax and get ready for Shabbos.
Shabbos May 10
Spend a meaningful and spirited Shabbos at Chabad of Antigua with new and old friends.
Sunday, May 11
9 AM: Davening and Breakfast
11 AM - 4 PM Half-day ATV tour of the surrounding villages
5 PM: Dinner and head to airport
Tickets
Full Encounter
This includes all trips, meals, and programming. Flights and accommodations are not included.
$425.00
Total
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