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From volcanic landscapes and colonial architecture to vibrant street life and surf beaches, this immersive tour is your chance to photograph Guatemala’s most iconic locations.

Embark on a 10-Day Photography Journey Through Guatemala

Photo of Fuego Volcano in Antigua Guatemala taken during a Photo Tour in Antigua Guatemala

Guatemala is a photographer’s dream, offering a unique blend of natural beauty, rich culture, and vibrant life. Our 10-day photography tour is designed to take you on an unforgettable journey through the country’s most iconic locations. From the dramatic eruptions of Fuego Volcano to the laid-back vibes of a surf beach town, this tour is your chance to explore, learn, and create stunning images.

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A portrait taken of a Guatemalan local during the photowalk of one of the Photo Tours done in Antigua Guatemala
A photo taken of a rustic building during the photowalk of one of the Photo Tours done in Antigua Guatemala
Sunrise over Acatenango overlooking the town of Antigua Guatemala during a hike to Acatenango in one of the Photo Tours.
Boats docked in Lake Atitlan, looking out at the volcanoes that surround Lake Atitlan.
Scenic view of Lake Atitlan with mountains in the background, framed by leafless branches and lush green bushes in the foreground, under a partly cloudy sky.
A small black turtle baby in a beige bowl is being held up against a beach background with ocean waves and footprints in the sand at sunset in the pacific coast of Guatemala
Lavender field with Agua Volcano in the background in the mountains surrounding Antigua Guatemala, partially covered with clouds and trees on the right side.
A serene river at sunset with a boat carrying two people, surrounded by dense trees and overhanging branches in el Paredon Guatemala.
Boats docked in Lake Atitlan, looking out at the volcanoes that surround Lake Atitlan.
A woman wearing traditional Guatemalan embroidered clothing stands in front of a colorful wall of woven textiles, spinning or working with wool at a craft stall surrounded by wool and yarn in her workshop in San Juan La Laguna in Lake Atitlan.
Colorful skeins of yarn are arranged in rows on display in San Juan La Laguna in Lake Atitlan.
Colorful collection of yarns, threads, and textiles in a craft shop, displayed on shelves and baskets with a weaving loom in the foreground in San Juan La Laguna in Lake Atitlan.
Street is decorated with colorful umbrellas hanging overhead, with shops and people walking along. The lake and mountains are visible in the background in San Juan La Laguna in Lake Atitlan.
Two people dressed in traditional Guatemalan clothing walk down a narrow street, surrounded by parked motorcycles and colorful buildings in San Juan La Laguna in Lake Atitlan.
Volcanoes with clouds and water in the foreground, seen through a boat window in San Juan La Laguna in Lake Atitlan.
Person walking along the beach carrying a surfboard during sunset in El Paredon Guatemala
A person standing in water near a shoreline with trees, holding a fishing net and casting a fishing line in El Paredon Guatemala.
Hermano Pedro's historic church, with its ornate architecture, illuminated at dusk, stands against a volcanic backdrop, with a cobblestone street, people, and a motorcycle in the foreground in Antigua Guatemala.
Palacio de los Capitanes building with arched architecture illuminated by warm lights, a flag flying on top, a cobblestone street, and a mountain in the background during evening in Antigua Guatemala.

Your 10-Day Photography Adventure Awaits

Day 1-3: Landscape Photography on Acatenango Volcano

Kick off your journey with a hike up Acatenango Volcano, where you’ll capture the awe-inspiring eruptions of Fuego Volcano. Learn landscape photography techniques like long exposures and composition while surrounded by Guatemala’s breathtaking highlands.

Day 4-5: Architectural & Street Photography in Antigua Guatemala

Explore Antigua’s colonial charm and learn how to photograph its iconic architecture. From ornate churches to cobblestone streets, this segment will help you master techniques like perspective control and symmetry.

Day 6: Photography at Lake Atitlán – Mayan Heritage & Stunning Views

Spend a day at Lake Atitlán, one of the most beautiful lakes in the world, surrounded by volcanoes and traditional Mayan villages. Capture the vibrant culture of the local communities, the colorful textiles, and the stunning landscapes. This segment focuses on cultural and landscape photography, offering a unique glimpse into Guatemala’s Mayan heritage.

Day 7-10: Surf Beach Photograph

End your adventure in a chill surf beach town, where you’ll photograph surfers in action, golden sunsets, and the vibrant beach culture. Learn how to capture the energy and beauty of the coast.

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ANTIGUA GUATEMALA

  • Arrive in Antigua and check into the hotel. Then we will have a welcome dinner at Guatelaria at 7 pm

  • We start the day early to photograph all the different architectural landmarks of Antigua Guatemala. We will have coffee breaks and a lunch break back at the hotel. In the afternoon we take a short hike to Cerro de la Cruz to see a bird’s eye view of the city.

  • We start the day early to photograph the early start of street life in Antigua. We will head to the market where we will see local people setting up their selling posts and the bustling chicken bus station.

  • We begin the day early with Breakfast at the hotel then we head to our hike to Acatenango. Arrive at base camp and we spend the night there.

  • Come down from Acatenango and back to Antigua. Lunch at the hotel and a free evening for everyone to rest for the next day.

✅ Breakfast & Lunch

✅ Hotels

✅ Activities in El Paredon

❌ Photographyy Gear

  • Take an early shuttle to Lake Atitlan. We stop to get breakfast in the Mayan highlands. Arrive at the hotel to drop off luggage and then go to see the picturesque town of San Antonio Palopo. A town known for its beautiful pottery. We will have sunset photo session to capture the sun setting behind the volcanoes that guard the lake.

  • We begin the day early with Breakfast at the hotel then we take a water taxi that will take us to the town of San Juan la Laguna where we will spend the majority of the day. Then we will take a boat back to the hotel and take our bus down to the Pacific coast.

El PAREDON

  • We start the day early photographing surf life in the black sand beaches of El Paredon. We will have an early lunch followed by surf lessons for those who feel adventurous enough or a free afternoon to explore the town.

  • We begin our last day with breakfast at the hotel followed by a tour of the mangroves where we may be able to see sea turtles. We will have lunch at a local pizza place and have an afternoon gathering at the beach to check out the sunset where we can take photos of surfers and beach life.

    We end the day with Drinks at Miguelito’s for a farewell gathering.

DAY 10

We will start shuttling people back to the airport in Guatemala City. All shuttles will be leaving from El Paredon. If you would like to stay longer in Guatemala and explore other parts of the country or go back to some of the areas we explored. We will make sure to help you get the shuttle to the right destination.

What’s Included

✅  Dinner at Guatelaria

✅ Acatenango and Fuego Hike

✅ Transportation

LAKE ATITLAN

This group dinner would be a great way to introduce you to the Guatemalan cousins. An authentic Guatemalan restaurant in the heart of Antigua with amazing traditional dishes.

Breakfast and Lunch for Day 1 to Day 7 will be offered by the hotel in Antigua, by the expedition company to the Volcano, and by the hotel in Lake Atitlan. Including lunch, one dinner in El Paredon and one round of drinks at Miguelito’s on the farewell night gathering.

An incredible intermediate hike of about 6 hours to the base camp of Acatanenga volcano. We will camp here and sleep in rustic cabins where we can watch Fuego and photograph sunset, and eruptions at night and sunrise.

All transportation to the locations will be provided, including lanchas (water taxis) at the lake. As well as transportation from and to the airport on arrival and departure dates.

Hotels in Antigua, Lake Atitaln and El Paredon.

Surf lessons and the mangrove boat tours are included.

What’s Not Included

❌ Flights

❌ Insurance

❌ Travel Visa/Documents

❌ Food & Drinks not listed

Flights to & from Guatemala.

Travel and photography gear insurance.

No photography gear will be provided by us. Make sure to bring yours. We advise you to bring a travel tripod and a verist lens that could work for landscape, street and portrait photography.

Please be sure to check your visa and travel documentation needs before booking. If you have any questions about this please reach out to us.

Some food and drinks not listed above are not included. Make sure to bring your wated bottle so we can refill it at the hotel and other locations we visit. There are convenience stores and grocery stores close to the hotel wehre you can buy anything else you may need.

Night sky with stars, the Milky Way galaxy, and orange volcanic glow over a rugged mountain landscape in Antigua Guatemala.
A person in a small boat on a calm body of water at dusk, with a purple and pink sky overhead in San Juan La Laguna in Lake Atitlan.
An erupting Fuego volcano at night with glowing lava flowing down its sides, under a starry sky in Guatemala.
Nighttime photo of Volcán de Fuego in Guatemala with the moon rising behind its peak, creating a bright glow and lens flare. Trees and bushes are in the foreground, and the sky is dark with visible stars.
Fuego volcano in Guatemala erupting at night with red lava, smoke, and ash clouds, under a starry sky.
Fuego volcano in Guatemala with lava and ash emitting from the summit during sunset, with colorful sky and smoke clouds in the background.
Fuego Volcano in Guatemala is surrounded by clouds during a colorful sunrise or sunset with a sky filled with shades of pink, purple, yellow, and blue.
Sunset over a Volcano, Acatenango, overlooking Fuego Volcano in Guatemala, with a volcanic peak surrounded by clouds, with silhouettes of people on a ridge in the foreground.
Sunrise over a Volcano Acatenango overlooking Fuego Volcano landscape with a volcano in the distance, clouds below, and tall, bare trees in the foreground.
A young child sits in a small wooden boat on the water, holding a long stick, during sunset in San Juan La Laguna in Lake Atitlan.
Sunset over Lake Atitlan with mountains in the background, a person in a small boat in the foreground, clouds partly covering the sun's rays.

Why Join Our 10-Day Photography Tour?

  • Expert Guidance: Learn from professional photographers with years of experience.

  • Comprehensive Itinerary: Explore Guatemala’s most iconic locations in one immersive tour.

  • Small Groups: Enjoy personalized attention and a supportive learning environment.

  • Unforgettable Experiences: Create stunning images while immersing yourself in Guatemala’s culture and nature.

Photo of Fuego Volcano in Acatenango taken during a Photo Tour in Antigua Guatemala
Arturo Rivera a photographer taken portraits and family photos of people in Antigua Guatemala

Daniel Sarceno
Landscape Photographer

Arturo Rivera
Director of Photography

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Frequently Asked Questions

  • The accommodations offered are shared double rooms at Hotels with private bathrooms.

    You can book an individual room during the process of booking your place for the photo tour or write us at arturoriveraphoto@gmail.com

  • Our tours include all internal transportation (cars, vans, or trains. We don’t include international flights, but we will guide you at the moment of your booking to the best options to arrive to the destination from your home.

  • This tour includes 50% of the meals. Once you inquire about the tour we will send you what meals are included.

  • To book your place you need to pay 25% of the total cost. The total payment must be made at least 45 days before the trip.

    This tour is done by Photography Workshops PhotoWorldTours SLU, due to illness or other reasons the trip may be made by another guide.

  • If a client cancels their trip, the deposit (25% of the total trip cost) is non-refundable. However, other payments will be refunded according to the following terms:

    • Between 45 and 60 days before the tour start date: 50% of the total trip cost will be refunded.

    • Less than 45 days before the tour start date: No refund will be issued.

  • The price of this Photo Tour is based on the participation of a minimum of 6 participants. In case there are not enough participants, the possibility of making the trip will be offered with an increase proportional to the price, or a 100% refund of the total paid.

    The last time of exchange rate calculation was January 1st, 2025, the final price can be modified up to 30 days before the tour start.

  • The itinerary is subject to change due to unforeseen events, such as extreme weather conditions, accidents, or other extraordinary circumstances.

  • No! Our tour is designed for all skill levels, from beginners to pros.

  • Bring your camera, lenses, and a tripod if you have one. We’ll provide a detailed packing list after booking.

  • Some segments, like the Acatenango hike, require moderate fitness. Others, like the Lake Atitlán visit, are more relaxed.

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