Stove installation
Replace open indoor cooking fires in low-income homes with vented stoves, cutting the smoke that families breathe every day.
Mission trips to
Guatemala Mission Trips
Install a stove, hand a family clean water, and spend your evenings at our base near Antigua.
- Length
- 5 or 7 days
- Ages
- 11+
- Group size
- 15+
- From
- $745
The story
Why Guatemala.
Guatemala is where a lot of our teams go first, and plenty of them go back. The work is concrete. In low-income homes, families still cook over open indoor fires, and the smoke gets into their lungs every day. Your team installs stoves that vent that smoke outside. You also install water filtration systems and teach families how to keep their water safe.
Guatemala mission trips also put you at CarePoints, play spaces the community has set aside where children get a meal, clean water, discipleship, basic medical care, and adults who show up for them. Some weeks include home builds, a soccer camp, and prayer walks through the neighborhood. Alongside all of it, we are training Guatemalan church members, some of whom will go on to serve as cross-cultural missionaries themselves. You are helping a local church grow, not replacing it.
You stay at our own base, in gender-separated bunk rooms of eight beds, each with a private bathroom and running water. Clean sheets, a pillow, and a blanket are waiting for you. Three meals a day are provided, a mix of Western and Guatemalan food, so your students will eat well. Sunday usually includes church and an afternoon in Antigua, and Friday is set aside for sightseeing before you fly home.
Every team gets an adult Mission Leader who stays with you for the whole trip, leads debriefs and devotionals each night, and knows these communities. Families with children of any age are welcome on family trips, and we have sent groups here long enough to know how to make a week in Parramos work for a wide age range.
Part of Central America Mission Trips · Also offered as a Beauty for Ashes women's trip
The work
What you'll do.
Community Service
Clean water
Install water filtration systems in homes and teach families how to keep their drinking water safe.
CarePoint ministry
Serve at community play spaces where children receive meals, clean water, discipleship, role models, and basic medical care.
Church mobilization
Work alongside Guatemalan believers who are being trained to serve, some as future cross-cultural missionaries.
Programs
Who this trip is for.
Guatemala fits youth groups, adult teams, and families. Group trips are ages 11 and up, and family mission trips welcome all ages. Groups of 15 or more book the posted dates; smaller groups can ask us about other options.
The details
Upcoming trips & cost.
| Location | Length | Cost | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Mar 6, 2027 – Mar 12, 2027 | Guatemala | 7 days | $745 | Request |
| Mar 13, 2027 – Mar 19, 2027 | Guatemala | 7 days | $745 | Request |
| Mar 20, 2027 – Mar 26, 2027 | Guatemala | 7 days | $745 | Request |
| Mar 27, 2027 – Apr 2, 2027 | Guatemala | 7 days | $745 | Request |
| Apr 3, 2027 – Apr 9, 2027 | Guatemala | 7 days | $745 | Request |
| Apr 10, 2027 – Apr 16, 2027 | Guatemala | 7 days | $745 | Request |
| Apr 17, 2027 – Apr 23, 2027 | Guatemala | 7 days | $745 | Request |
| Apr 24, 2027 – Apr 30, 2027 | Guatemala | 7 days | $745 | Request |
| May 1, 2027 – May 7, 2027 | Guatemala | 7 days | $745 | Request |
| May 8, 2027 – May 14, 2027 | Guatemala | 7 days | $745 | Request |
| May 15, 2027 – May 21, 2027 | Guatemala | 7 days | $745 | Request |
| May 22, 2027 – May 28, 2027 | Guatemala | 7 days | $745 | Request |
Logistics
Where you'll stay, eat, and get around.
Lodging
Lodging is at our Base facility. Your team members will be separated by gender into separate rooms. Each room has a standard bathroom with hot, running water. All bedding is provided. Please note there is no air conditioning. If you tend to get hot easily, we recommend bringing a small personal fan for your comfort.
Meals
Breakfast, lunch, and dinner are provided, both on site at the base and out at ministry. Expect a mix of Western and Guatemalan food. If anyone on your team has specific dietary needs, bring some supplemental food.
Transportation
Your team books its own international airfare into Guatemala City. Once you land, all in-country transportation is provided, and there is no entry fee for U.S. citizens.
Travel tips: U.S. citizens need a passport valid six months beyond the stay and proof of onward or return travel; no visa is needed for stays under 90 days and no vaccinations are required. Carry a copy of your passport with you at all times.
Your destination guide
Plan your trip.
Download the Guatemala destination guide
PDF, 3 pages, 8.8 MB
Who Has God Called Me to Serve?
Known as the “Land of Eternal Spring,” Guatemala captivates travelers with its volcanoes, coffee, and vibrant culture. Yet behind the beauty, many families struggle with poverty and hold to a mixture of Catholic traditions and ancient tribal beliefs, longing for hope that truly transforms.
Since 2012, Adventures has been rooted near Antigua, where our long-term missionaries joyfully host short-term teams. Your group will step into a variety of ministry opportunities, serving children, encouraging families, and sharing the gospel with people eager to experience the Kingdom of God.
What Should I Bring?
In addition to the packing list, do not forget your passport. You will not get very far without it!
Dress Code Policy
When you’re serving in the field, you represent God, Adventures in Missions, and our local ministry partners. The way you dress communicates respect and helps keep the focus on Christ. Modesty is the standard for everything you pack. If you’re unsure about an item, the safest choice is to leave it at home.
Here are some simple guidelines to help you prepare:
- Sleepwear: Bring modest pajamas. Shorts must be knee-length.
- Fit: Do not pack short, tight, or clingy clothing. This means no yoga pants or leggings.
- Shirts: Girls may wear sleeveless shirts or tank tops that are at least 2” wide at the shoulder. No spaghetti straps. Guys may not wear sleeveless shirts of any kind.
- Coverage: If raising your arms or bending down shows your stomach or lower back, don’t bring it.
- Bottoms: Shorts must come to the top of the knee. Capris and loose joggers are also great options.
- Skirts & Dresses: Must be knee-length or longer.
- Condition: Clothing should be clean and presentable. Stained or torn clothing is only acceptable for painting or heavy manual labor. While you don’t need your best clothes, dressing neatly shows respect to the local community.
- Fly into
- La Aurora International Airport (Guatemala City)
Ground transportation details are in "Where you'll stay, eat, and get around." above.
What not to pack
- Any item that supports a focus on appearance
- Any item that isolates people from participating with the rest of the group
- Anything you aren’t willing to part with
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What Will I Do?
- Kids Ministry
- Home Building Projects
- Church Outreach
- Sports Ministry
- English Classes
- Prayer Walks
Fun Activities
- Coffee Plantation Tour
- Hike Pacaya Volcano
- Chocolate Tour
- ATV Tour
- Explore Antigua!
Schedule
GUATEMALA - 2024-2025
SAMPLE MINISTRY SCHEDULE
2024 - 2025
| Time | Saturday | Sunday | Monday | Tuesday | Wednesday | Thursday | Friday | Saturday |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 7:00 AM | BREAKFAST + DEVOTIONAL | BREAKFAST + DEVOTIONAL | BREAKFAST + DEVOTIONAL | BREAKFAST + DEVOTIONAL | BREAKFAST + DEVOTIONAL | BREAKFAST + DEVOTIONAL | BREAKFAST + DEVOTIONAL | |
| AM Ministry | CHURCH + ANTIGUA | BIRDHOUSE BUILDS (HOME BUILDING) | STOVE INSTALLATION | ATL PRAYER WALKS | BIRDHOUSE BUILDS (HOME BUILDING) | ADVENTURE DAY | PRAYER + DEPARTURE | |
| 12:00 PM | LUNCH | LUNCH | LUNCH | LUNCH | LUNCH | ADVENTURE DAY | ||
| PM Ministry | ARRIVAL + CITY TOUR | TEAM TIME | ATL COMMUNITY OUTREACH | SOCCER CAMP | BIRDHOUSE BUILDS (HOME BUILDING) | HOUSE REVEAL & CELEBRATION PRESENTATION | ADVENTURE DAY | |
| 6:00 PM | DINNER | DINNER | DINNER | DINNER | DINNER | DINNER | DINNER | |
| 7:00 PM - 8:00 PM | ORIENTATION + WORSHIP | DEBRIEF + WORSHIP | DEBRIEF + WORSHIP | DEBRIEF + WORSHIP | DEBRIEF + WORSHIP | DEBRIEF + WORSHIP | DEBRIEF + WORSHIP | |
| 9:00 PM | TEAM TIME | TEAM TIME | FREE TIME | FREE TIME | FREE TIME | FREE TIME | FREE TIME | |
| 10:00 PM | LIGHTS OUT | LIGHTS OUT | LIGHTS OUT | LIGHTS OUT | LIGHTS OUT | LIGHTS OUT | LIGHTS OUT |
How we keep teams safe is covered in the "Safety." section above.
- AIM office, toll free: 800-881-2461
- AIM office, local: 770-983-1060
Peace of mind
Safety.
The safety of our participants is a priority for us. We have an internal Risk Management team and external Risk Management consultants. We monitor information from reporting agencies and rely on the knowledge of our ministry partners. Teams will follow both AIM safety protocols and location specific guidelines provided by our ministry hosts. Adventures In Missions (AIM) Mission Leaders are well-trained and experienced leaders. Their purpose is to plan, prepare, and direct your mission team. Your group leaders and chaperones are responsible for the safety and security of the participants under their care. AIM Mission Leaders will lead and advise the group leader on how they can best lead, care for, and protect the participants in accordance with their Mission Leader training, and cultural constraints for the location in which you are serving.
Your guide
Your Mission Leader.
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