Lake Atitlán Rotary Club
WHY VISIT
A week alongside the Rotarians who live here
Lake Atitlán Rotary Club welcomes visiting Rotarians from the United States, Canada, and around the world to discover our region and our community. Whether you're exploring future project opportunities, checking on Global Grants you already support, or simply seeking a deeper, more authentic travel experience, we'd love to host you.
Insider Access
We connect you with local leaders, organizations, and initiatives making a real impact in our region.
Explore Service Opportunities
We introduce you to current and future Rotary projects and help identify how your club can partner with ours.
Cultural Exchange & Connection
Shared meals, village tours, and conversation with the Rotarians and community leaders who call this lake home.
OUR CLUB
Fifteen members. Thirty-five projects.
35
Total projects
$1.79M
Total deployed
26 / 9
Global Grants / other grants
15
Members, mostly bilingual
ROTARY'S AREAS OF FOCUS
Real projects, real partners
Water, Sanitation & Hygiene
Partner: Agua del Pueblo
Disease Prevention & Treatment
Partner: Tui'k Ruch' Lew (TRL)
Maternal & Child Health
Partner: Hospitalito Atitlán
Basic Education & Literacy
Partner: Taa' Pi't
Community Economic Development
Partner: Amigos de Santa Cruz
Environment
Partner: Wellkind Guatemala
MEET THE PARTNERS
Who you'll spend the week with
WATER, SANITATION & HYGIENE
Agua del Pueblo
Working in Guatemala since 1972, with more than 500 water and sanitation projects completed. They're installing the potable water system and wastewater treatment at Vista Hermosa.
DISEASE PREVENTION & TREATMENT
Tui'k Ruch' Lew (TRL)
"Helping the Earth" installs fuel-efficient stoves in Tz'utujil homes, cutting the smoke and firewood behind a major cause of respiratory disease.
MATERNAL & CHILD HEALTH
Hospitalito Atitlán
Grants here have funded a blood bank and a maternal health program serving rural highland communities.
BASIC EDUCATION & LITERACY
Taa' Pi't
Grants support education, nutrition, and cultural preservation in Maya communities around the lake.
COMMUNITY ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT
Amigos de Santa Cruz
Builds school infrastructure and trains teachers across Santiago Atitlán, strengthening the local economy through education.
ENVIRONMENT
Wellkind Guatemala
Works at the scale of the watershed: reforestation, erosion control, and the water quality of Lake Atitlán itself.
A SAMPLE WEEK
Seven days, tailored to your club
Clubs who've made the trip include Rotary Club of Annapolis, MD, Salinas, CA, Ann Arbor, MI, and Encinitas, CA, touring Global Grants, working alongside Wellkind and TRL, and building friendships that outlast the week.
THE INVESTMENT
A week, handled for you
$1,995
per person, double occupancy · 7 nights
$200
Goes directly to Lake Atitlán Rotary Club
$200
Goes to a community project the visiting club chooses
Included
7 nights: Antigua, Lake Atitlán, Santiago Atitlán
All breakfasts, welcome & farewell dinners
All ground and boat transportation
Bilingual guides and service materials
Not Included
International airfare
Travel insurance (required)
Most lunches and dinners
Single occupancy, available for an additional cost
IN THEIR WORDS
"Everyone in our group was amazed by all you have done in your adopted country. The hotels were gorgeous, almost magical. The food was great. Rotary is a powerful force for good all over the world."
Debra McGhee · Rotary Club of Annapolis, MD
FAQ
Questions clubs ask us
Who can come?
Any Rotary club, Rotarian, or Rotary project team is welcome, traveling as a group or independently. Friends and family who aren't Rotarians are welcome too. No prior service trip experience is required, just curiosity and a willingness to walk uneven terrain at moderate elevation.
What exactly is included in the $1,995?
Seven nights of lodging across Antigua, Lake Atitlán, and Santiago Atitlán, all breakfasts plus welcome and farewell dinners, some lunches depending on the day's itinerary, all ground and boat transportation, bilingual guides, and service project materials. It also includes $200 to Lake Atitlán Rotary Club and $200 to a community project your club chooses. International airfare, travel insurance, most other lunches and dinners, and personal expenses are not included.
How do we choose which community project our $200 supports?
During the trip you'll meet our partner organizations across all six Rotary areas of focus. Your club selects the project after seeing the work firsthand, and we handle the transfer directly.
What logistics do you handle, and what do we need to arrange ourselves?
Participants book their own international flights and travel insurance. Once you land in Guatemala, our team coordinates all lodging, meals, ground transportation, guides, and the daily schedule, and we customize the itinerary to your club's interests before you arrive.
What should I pack?
Keep it simple. The highlands are tropical by day and cool in the evenings, so layers work best. We'll send a full packing list once your club is onboarded.
What about health, safety, and vaccinations?
Standard travel immunizations are recommended; check with your physician or a travel clinic before departure. Lake Atitlán sits at moderate elevation, and accommodations range from modern in Antigua to simpler in smaller villages. Travel insurance with emergency evacuation coverage is required.
Is any part of the cost tax-deductible?
The $400 directed to Lake Atitlán Rotary Club and your chosen community project may be eligible as a charitable contribution. Check with your tax advisor for guidance specific to your situation.
Can we bring donations for the community?
Yes. Let us know in advance so we can point you to what our partners actually need and make sure donations reach the right project.
GET IN TOUCH
Are you ready for the adventure?
Fill out the form and we'll get back to you to start planning your club's week at Lake Atitlán.
shad@somos.travel
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