MAMA CACAO RETREAT- GUATEMALA
MAMA CACAO RETREAT- GUATEMALA
Guatemala
Up to 13 in group
Oct 18 - 28, 2026
Retreat Highlights
- Cacao ceremony guided by nanas and tatas spiritual leaders in guatemala. Mayan fire ceremony. Visit to the lake atitlán. Cacao farm and oportunity to meet the cacao producing families.
About this Retreat
Your Guides
Catarina Teixeira -
Organizer and Guide
She has been studying and sharing
cacao medicine for 4 years. She
continues her studies of cacao and
the Mayan worldview in Guatemala
annually. Offers profound training of
cacao medicine in Portugal.
Creator of the KAKAW ORACLE.
At this retreat, she will serve as a
guide, facilitator of cacao
ceremonies and circles, manager,
and female support for the group.
Instagram: @arktos_catarina
@weaving.cacao
Details of this retreat
Amidst breathtaking landscapes, volcanoes, and the serene mirror of Lake Atitlán, you will embark on a journey of self-discovery and healing, guided by the medicine of cacao—a master plant recognized by ancestral cultures for anchoring the space of connection with the sacred, opening the heart, unlocking repressed emotions, and restoring the flow of inner love.
Guided by facilitators who co-created with local people, we will be surrounded by a conscious local community that shares its knowledge and customs with us. A safe and deeply nourishing space where you can let go of the old and allow your heart to speak louder.
May the medicine of cacao guide us back home.
Guided by facilitators who co-created with local people, we will be surrounded by a conscious local community that shares its knowledge and customs with us. A safe and deeply nourishing space where you can let go of the old and allow your heart to speak louder.
May the medicine of cacao guide us back home.
Schedule
Antigua
Lake Atitlán
Visit to San Marcos (eagle's nest, swimming in the lake, lava love...)
Cerro Tzankujil Nature Reserve
Traditional Mayan cacao ceremony
Tour of the Cooperatives: Ancestral
Crafts of the Weavers and Beekeepers
Kaqasiwaan viewpoint
cocoa plantation in Lanquin
Visit and demonstration of cacao-producing families
Semuc Champey - Natural Waterfall
Lecture on the Maya-Nahual worldview
Cleansing and Energy Work with
Aj'Quij (Mayan Spiritual Guides)
Lake Atitlán
Visit to San Marcos (eagle's nest, swimming in the lake, lava love...)
Cerro Tzankujil Nature Reserve
Traditional Mayan cacao ceremony
Tour of the Cooperatives: Ancestral
Crafts of the Weavers and Beekeepers
Kaqasiwaan viewpoint
cocoa plantation in Lanquin
Visit and demonstration of cacao-producing families
Semuc Champey - Natural Waterfall
Lecture on the Maya-Nahual worldview
Cleansing and Energy Work with
Aj'Quij (Mayan Spiritual Guides)
Note: Schedule is approximate and may change
Getting Here
Sangue Da Terra, Guatemala
Directions
La aurora International Airport
Accommodation
In San juan, these homes are havens where your soul can rest and be present, knowing you will have everything you need. All houses have a small, fully equipped kitchen where you can prepare snacks, tea, etc. You will have a washing machine and a private clothesline at your disposal. The bathrooms are stocked with personal hygiene products such as soap, shampoo, conditioner, liquid soap, and towels. As well as a hairdryer. In tuqtuquilal, The accommodations are cabins with comfortable beds, each covered by a mosquito net.In this place you are in total connection with nature. A reminder of simplicity, connection and ancestral wisdom. All rooms have filtered water and bath towels. In Antígua, the hotel is located in the city center, where we can easily reach all the main attractions on foot. We returned to a more active, urban lifestyle, but without losing touch with nature. Bath towels and laundry service are provided. It has Wi-Fi, terraces, gardens, and common areas. It also has an on-site café where you can enjoy tea, coffee, cappuccino...Sometimes at night we are treated to live music. A truly inspiring and beautiful space, where we conclude this journey.
Full Program 11 days retreat price
Venue & Amenities
A/C in Rooms
Free Wifi
Spa
Sauna
Pool
Towels
Free Parking
Kitchen
Tour Assistance
Hot Tub
Coffee/Tea
Cafe
Restaurant
Fitness Center
Yoga Studio
Housekeeping
Bicycles For Rent
We will be moving to 3 main locations during this retreat: Antígua. Lake Atitlán- mainly San Marcos and San Juan, and Tuqtuquilal, the cacao natural reserve.
Meals
Menu Types
Vegan
Vegetarian
Pescetarian
Ayurvedic
Includes Meat
Organic
Gluten Free
Dairy Free
Nut Free
What's Included
- Full Accommodation
- PARTIAL MEALS (LUNCH EVERY DAY, LUNCH AND DINNER FOR 8 DAYS)
- ALL INTERNAL TRANSPORTATION (PRIVATE BOAT AND CAR TRIPS WITH INSURANCE)
- ALL PROGRAM ACTIVITIES-Ceremonies, lectures, workshops...
What's Not Included
- iNTERNATIONAL FLIGHTS AND TRAVEL INSURANCE
- EXTRA ACTIVITIES OR TRIPS
- INDIVIDUAL SESSIONS (Mayan reading, treatments and energy cleansing)
- 5 meals (we will be on the move and eating at restaurants)
- Entrance to some locations (total extra cost - €20)