Guatemala Medical & Dental Mission Trip with CNCC
Antigua, Guatemala
About this trip
Imagine waking up surrounded by 3 volcanoes with the smell of pan (bread) baking in old ovens and the songs of local birds as they welcome the sunrise. If that’s what you are imagining, you must be in La Antigua, a small city in south central Guatemala known for its colonial and Spanish baroque architecture, active and dormant volcanoes, multi-colored buildings, secret doorways and warm people. It has also been designated a UNESCO World Heritage Site. This is where you will be based during the week as you travel out to areas where medical care is scarce and dental care is almost non-existent. Please join us as we care for the people of Antigua, many of whom suffered greatly during the 2018 volcanic eruptions that left many families without their loved ones and villages covered in ash.
4 or 8-Day All-Inclusive Tour
Starting at
$2,100
Deposit: $100
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Itinerary
You will fly into Guatemala City and then travel to the vibrant city of Antigua, about 45 minutes by taxi, commercial shuttle, or International Medical Relief arranged transportation. You and your team will be staying in Antigua for the week in a beautiful hotel. Antigua is a beautiful Colonial city with cobblestone streets and an old-world feel that will help you recharge after a busy day in clinic. Plan to arrive in Antigua by 5:00 pm to join your team for dinner and an orientation meeting to help prepare you for the amazing work you will be doing during your trip.
Meals: Dinner
A buffet of fresh fruit and traditional Guatemalan breakfast cuisine will help you start the day out right. After enjoying breakfast as a team in the cool morning air in Antigua, you and the team will go out to surrounding communities 30 minutes to 1.5 hours outside of town. These areas have been identified as having the highest need. Lunch will be provided to you in clinic. In the evening, you will have a thorough debrief with your team and team leader. Your meals are all included at your accommodation, however, you are also welcome to go into town with your fellow team members and enjoy the many restaurants and cuisines Antigua has to offer.
Meals: Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
It’s back to clinic today for those on the full-week trip. For those joining us for the first Mini trip, after your first two days of clinic, you will have a full free day in Antigua to explore before heading to the airport for your departure home.
Meals: Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
After your first two days of clinic, you will have a full free day in Antigua to explore, shop, relax at the hotel, or go tour the volcanoes and Chocolate Museum! Throughout the day, team members for the second Mini trip will be arriving. In the evening you and the team will share a meal together and gear up for your next two days of clinic.
Meals: Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
Wake up to breakfast at your hotel and depart for your third day of clinic! Your patients throughout the week will suffer from GI and respiratory diseases, ear, eye and skin infections, and the back pain and joint pain that comes from working in the fields all day. Dehydration is always an underlying condition. You’ll find that prenatal care is lacking in most communities. Education on hygiene and common chronic illnesses is of the greatest importance for sustainability.
After clinic, pack up and head back to your hotel to meet your new team members from the arriving Mini team!
Meals: Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
In the morning, breakfast will be included for you and the team at the hotel and then you will be free to take a tour, join your extension group, or transport to the airport – all dependent on when you will be flying out of Guatemala City. Thank you for a great trip!
Meals: Breakfast
What's Included
- Airfare from Denver
- 2.5 - 3-Star Accommodations
- Ground Transportation
- Daily Activities & Excursions
- 3 Meals Per Day
- Tours & Entrance Fees
- Certified Letter
- Clinical Supplies
- Clinical insurance
- 24-hour Emergency Service
- You Will Need to Provide:
- Malpractice Insurance
- Travel Insurance
- Supplies & Donations
- Customary Gratuities
- Personal Souvenirs/Gifts
- Currency Exchange Fees
About Worldwide Navigators
Worldwide Navigators is a full-service travel agency that fosters an environment where curiosity can flourish, lead to learning, and expand the breadth of a traveler’s global understanding. With 20 years of experience planning medical missions through International Medical Relief, we provide groups with a unique, safe, and culturally-engaging adventure. Through comprehensive tour consulting, itinerary customization and purpose at the heart of each tour, every traveler is sure to have a unique and powerful experience.
