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Things to do in Quetzaltenango Department, Western Highlands: The Best Classes & Workshops
Discover the best top things to do in Quetzaltenango Department, Guatemala including Trama Textiles, Salsa Latina Academy, Salsa Rosa Dance Academy, Nexus Studio, Viva City Tours, Spanish Marks, El Portal Spanish School - Day Classes.
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1. Trama Textiles
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5.0 based on 41 reviews
We are Trama Textiles, a 100% worker-owned women's weaving cooperative in Quetzaltenango, Guatemala. We have a local shop in Xela, where we sell our handwoven accessories, homewares and clothing, and offer weaving classes to teach people the ancient art of Mayan weaving. We work with over 400 women, in 17 weaving groups, across five regions in Guatemala's Western highlands. We pay our artisans a fair wage, which they determine, meaning they can provide a sustainable income for themselves and their families. VISIT OUR STORE: Our products are all handwoven by our women artisans, using traditional Mayan weaving techniques. All our products are made with 100% cotton, pre-washed, and double woven with premier grade thread, to make sure they are the highest quality and won't shrink or fade. By buying our products, you help women in our region earn a sustainable income, while maintaining their beautiful Mayan weaving traditions. LEARN TO WEAVE: We offer weaving classes, so you can learn how to weave directly from our artisans. Our classes vary in price and time, depending on what you want to make, from a 1 hour demonstration from $5 USD to making your own scarf or table runner from between $23 USD and $79 USD. FREE TOUR AND VIDEO: WE offer a free tour and video, including a chat with our artisans, and a 25 minute documentary about the history and inspirational stories of our weavers. VOLUNTEER WITH US: We offer free-free long and short term volunteer positions, allowing you to experience Guatemalan culture, gain new skills and practise your Spanish.
2. Salsa Latina Academy
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5.0 based on 1 reviews
With the guidance of our expert instructors you will learn not just the basic movements, but also the ability to express your passions through the medium of dance. Our instructors organize classes according to the student's needs and skills, with the objective of applying different rhythms and salsa steps that together will improve each person's ability to dance Salsa.
3. Salsa Rosa Dance Academy
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5.0 based on 7 reviews
4. Nexus Studio
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5.0 based on 15 reviews
Nexus is a dance studio focused on Latin dances, urban dances, the dance technique is very important in our classes, if you want to enjoy a fun and very professional class, we are waiting for you ....
Reviewed By JessieKaplan
We took salsa lessons with Lalo and Christopher for a few weeks--they are both fantastic technical instructors who clearly have a passion for what they do. We definitely improved our salsa skills over these few weeks and had loads of fun. Would highly recommend classes at Nexus Studio if you are in Xela!
5. Viva City Tours
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5.0 based on 1 reviews
We are local quetzaltecos that carry out cultural tours, providing life experiences based on local culture, art and gastronomy. We have family permits to get to know their culture directly in their homes.
6. Spanish Marks
Spanish Marks offers tailor-made volunteering placements and cultural tours in Guatemala. Gain an inside access into local life with local tour guides and off-the-beaten-track experiences . Ethical travel is at the heart of what we do with the majority of our tour fees going to local communities in Guatemala.
7. El Portal Spanish School - Day Classes
Overall Ratings
3.0 based on 6 reviews
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