Explore Our Signature Experiences
The Guatemala List
Signature Experiences
Discover the Guatemala few visitors ever encounter. Guided by Fernando Ruiz Matamoros, a proud Guatemalan whose love for his homeland is woven through every experience, these Signature Journeys invite you to connect with the stories, people, and traditions that give Guatemala its soul. Created for travellers who capture culture, history, and authentic connection through their lens, each experience unfolds around Guatemala’s most meaningful celebrations. Feel the devotion of Semana Santa, witness the pride and beauty of Rabin Ajaw, move to the heartbeat of Garifuna Day. These journeys are personal and immersive. They invite you to slow down, listen, and see through the eyes of those who call Guatemala home. Each moment offers a window into a living culture, where every photograph, story, and encounter becomes part of your own journey.
Semana Santa Signature Journey
10 Days | 5 Destinations | Limited to 12 Guests
Experience Guatemala’s Holy Week in all its color and devotion, from Antigua’s flower-carpeted streets to the Tzutujil “Traída de las Frutas” at Lake Atitlán and the poignant “Crawlers” of Quiché, culminating in Antigua’s unforgettable Good Friday processions.
Itinerary
Antigua 3 days • Lake Atitlan 3 days • Chichicastenango 1 day • San Andres Sacabaja 1 day • Antigua 1 day
Garifuna Day Signature Journey
8 Days | 4 Destinations | Limited to 10 Guests
Journey through Guatemala’s lush highlands, hidden caves, and Caribbean coast on an immersive cultural and natural adventure. Hike to waterfalls in misty cloud forests, share traditional meals with Indigenous women, and cruise through jungle-lined rivers to vibrant Afro-Caribbean celebrations. From ancient Maya ruins to colonial charm, experience Guatemala’s spirit in exquisite depth.
Itinerary
Guatemala City 1 day • Coban 2 days • Rio Dulce 4 days
• Livingston 1 day
Rabin Ajaw Signature Journey
6 Days | 3 Destinations | Limited to 12 Guests
Travel from the cobbled streets of Antigua to the emerald highlands of Cobán on a journey rich in culture and nature. Pause at Ram Tzul for a serene forest hike to a hidden waterfall before learning to prepare Kak’ik alongside Q’eqchi’ women. The tour culminates at the Rabin Ajaw “Daughter of the King” Festival, a vibrant celebration of Guatemala’s living Maya heritage and traditions.
Itinerary
Antigua 2 days • Coban 3 days • Ram Tzul 1 day
Fernando Ruiz Matamoros
Born and raised in Guatemala, Fernando’s work is focused on documenting and sharing the country’s living traditions. Through close collaboration with local communities, artisans, and cultural leaders, his work centers on gaining respectful access to celebrations and practices rarely experienced by visitors.
Through The Guatemala List, Fernando curates intimate cultural experiences designed not as tours, but as opportunities to witness Guatemala as it is lived, through festivals, rituals, food, and everyday life, guided by local knowledge and deep respect for the traditions being shared.
“Embrace the Spirit of Guatemala”
Capture the Essence of Guatemala
Visual Journey Through Cultural Celebrations
