A Few of Our Favorite Pics!

Antigua welcomed over 250 travel professionals from around the world during REMOTE Latin America 2025. While we handled the logistics, the city and its people did the rest. The result? Moments of connection, discovery, and joy. Here are a few snapshots of what participants experienced during their time in Guatemala.

Led by two of our most enthusiastic guides, Christoph and Rafa, this ride was more than just exercise. Participants pedaled through hillside villages and coffee farms, past local schools and roadside stands, with volcanoes rising on all sides. Dusty and smiling, the REMOTERS got to see some of the best views of our lovely town.

Artist and printmaker Jacobo welcomed small groups into his studio. Using hand-carved materials and ink rollers, REMOTErs created their own prints inspired by traditional motifs. Jacobo explained how xilografía has long been a tool for protest and expression in Latin America. Everyone left with a keepsake, hands smudged with ink.

Led by Julio, one of our most passionate guides, this tour gave guests a true taste of Guatemala. Winding through the vibrant aisles of Antigua’s local market, participants sampled exotic fruits, met vendors selling medicinal herbs, and learned the meanings behind the colors and patterns of traditional dress. Everyone left knowing how to make a tortilla, though we’ll still leave it to the professionals, just to be safe.

One of the most talked-about moments: Gloria, a longtime friend of Viaventure, taught the group not just steps, but the history of salsa in Guatemala. Her warmth, humor, and rhythm were infectious.

Some attendees got to ride like a local in a “flete,” the classic Guatemalan pickup experience. Bumpy, breezy, and full of laughs, it’s how many locals get around, especially in the highlands.

Inside a workshop filled with green stone dust and gentle tapping sounds, participants learned to shape their own jade pendants. The artisans explained jade’s significance to the Maya, who valued it more than gold. Everyone left with a small piece of Guatemala around their necks.

The city itself was a highlight. With guides leading the way, groups explored baroque churches, hidden courtyards, and crumbling convents covered in bougainvillea. Along the way, they learned about Antigua’s role in colonial Central America and its continuing influence today.

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