Come to Panajachel. It may change your life.
Learn about Maya culture, meet the families and students we serve, and see the world from a very different perspective.
Who can come
Individuals, families and groups of every kind: students, churches, university programs and friends. Sponsors are especially welcome to meet the student or elder they support.
We help you plan the whole visit: hotel, transportation, food and a work plan. We can also arrange volunteer activities and some fun ones too. Transportation with our team is $10 per day.
Please read our visitor guidelines and book travel insurance with your flight. Visits with sponsored students are always supervised by our staff (why).
In Southern California? We can give an informative talk about Fundamaya for your group.
Hands-on activities
- Install an Onil stove in a family's home
- $285
- Give a water filter to a family
- $167
- Provide lunch for all our elders
- $300
- Bring lunch and a cake to a preschool
- $150
- Deliver and set up a bed with a mattress
- $390
In 2025 we welcomed 12 volunteer groups.
1. Write to us
Email info@fundamaya.org with your dates, group size and interests.
2. We plan together
We'll suggest lodging, transport, activities and a schedule that fits your group.
3. Come and serve
Our team welcomes you in Panajachel and walks with you every day of your visit.
Other ways to get involved
Fundraise with friends, follow us, or get monthly news from Guatemala.