AN EXPLORATION TO LAKE ATITLÁN
March 14-20, 2027
Lake Atitlán, Guatemala
living is an art
Seven days on one of the world's most beautiful lakes, with the people who know it best.
Its greenest corners, its finest tables, its most remarkable people.
A starlit hike, then the music immersion of a lifetime as the sun rises over the volcanoes. Music on a rooftop as the sun slips behind them. Trails through forest and jungle. A Mayan blessing by the fire, from the lake’s spiritual guides.
A table of curious minds with leaders from around the world.
Every guest invited for the way they think and what they bring to the table.
The rest is better lived than read.
Live Musical Experience
Live Musical Experiences
This week, immersive worlds of sounds from UK ambient artists 7RAYS and Ishq. Three moments, three different moods, one interesting conversation between music and nature.
Sky Sessions · Sunset
Sunset on Anzan’s rooftop: a music journey that envelops everything, the sound, the view, the sky. You’ll feel small in the best way. A trip of its own. Birds soaring through the air, colours painting the horizon.
Night of the Jaguar · After dark
A ceremony in a breathtaking lakeside location, where the jungle intertwines with architecture. Enjoy vibrant patterns, visions, and insightful downloads, all boosted by amazing live music.
Rostro Maya · Sunrise
Experience an early hike beneath the stars. Arrive to watch them transform, then fade as the sun offers its first light and its first colours. The day’s shades and cloud shapes will guide the music. A profound experience, and a touching moment, with a live set that builds excitement as the day wakes.
six nights in casa palopo
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superior
A smaller room facing the mountains, wrapped in green.
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shared experience
Two separate beds, made for solo travelers.
One of one, and two friends who haven’t met yet.
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deluxe
Wake up facing the mountains, wrapped in lush trees. Every room has its own outdoor space.
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suite
More space to sit and stay a while, a private balcony, and a spacious bathroom.
Atitlán, Guatemala
This time, we’re crossing the ocean to the highlands of Guatemala.
Lake Atitlán offers something special: a lake held by three volcanoes, and a forest so green it feels like a fairytale. Views that feel almost unreal. A new relationship with nature, and with the remarkable people around you.
Mornings in search of the quetzal, and a swim facing the volcanoes if you’re up for it. The heart chakra is green. So is everything here.
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DAY 01 — MARCH 14
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The journey begins. We pick you up at your hotel in Guatemala City and travel to Lake Atitlán together.
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Lunch at Casa Palopó, our home for the week. As evening falls, some of the most respected nanas of the lake open the week with a Mayan blessing around the fire.
Welcome dinner at Kinnik.
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DAY 02 — March 15ᵗʰ
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We cross to one of the lake’s natural reserves for the flowers ceremony, a ritual to honor and celebrate life. Then, a swim. Lunch follows at Anzan, unhurried.
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As the sun goes down, Sky Sessions on Anzan’s rooftop with 7RAYS and Ishq. Dinner at Kinnik, then yin yoga and a sound bath for a deep and perfect night’s sleep.
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DAY 03 — March 16ᵗʰ
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Up early, into the mountains in search of the quetzal, one of the world’s most beautiful birds.
This morning, the birds play the music. Breakfast at Villa Sumaya, then
Plants 101: timeless plant wisdom, and the chemist in you comes out as we craft our own tincture.
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Lunch at Casa Palopó, then a creative ritual for mind, hands, and perspective. Live music and dinner at Kinnik.
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DAY 4— March 17ᵗʰ
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A slow morning. Qi gong and yoga, the pool, and a table overflowing with tropical fruits. We bet there’s at least one you haven’t tried before.
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Lunch at Kinnik, then rest.
After dark, Night of the Jaguar at Ixbalam, where the jungle intertwines with architecture. Vibrant patterns, visions and insightful downloads, all boosted by amazing live music.
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DAY 05 — March 18ᵗʰ
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Qi gong, then the Coffee and Cacao Table. How could you leave Guatemala without tasting some of the world’s finest coffee?
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Lunch at Humaya, one of the lake’s best-kept secrets, with modern Guatemalan cuisine at its finest. An early dinner at Kinnik, then The Mirror, MdC’s signature experience. Come curious.
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DAY 06 — March 19ᵗʰ
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We leave in the dark for Rostro Maya, a starlit hike to the top. The music begins, and the sky decides the rest. Breakfast with Guatemalan leaders at Anzan, then the temazcal, the original sauna. A cold plunge awaits the brave.
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Lunch at Kula Maya. In the evening, a private market at the hotel: astrologers, tarot and Mayan readers, and the best organic products from the lake.
Stelios’s chair will be open too.
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DAY 07 — March 20ᵗʰ
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One last breakfast facing the volcanoes, and a little time to say goodbye to the lake.
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Back to Guatemala City together, with updated life stories.
what’s included
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Wake up to birdsong and the lake below. Spacious, colourful rooms facing the volcanoes.
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7RAYS and Ishq play three times this week: at sunset on a rooftop, after dark in the jungle, and at sunrise on a mountain. Each set is created live, following the light, the place and the people in it.
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Intimate conversations, workshops and talks with leading experts who are exceptional in their field.
Learning is expansive
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Get ready to welcome new people, and new energy into your life.
The friendships formed here have a way of staying, some will remain very close, some you will find yourself crossing the world to see again. Friends are perhaps the sweetest surprise this experience has to offer.
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Fresh smoothies. Tropical fruit. Healthy, modern cooking, and the traditional Guatemalan flavours you can’t leave without trying. The lake’s best tables, plus a few local secrets. Come hungry.
Carnivore or vegetarian, there’s always a choice. Tell us about any allergies or dietary needs when you book, and we’ll take care of the rest.
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Each day starts with movement, in a different form: a hike, yoga and qi gong by the water, a long walk in the hills, and always a swim in the lake.
FAQ’s
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Six nights at Casa Palopó, every meal, transport from and to Guatemala City, and every experience of the week: the three music encounters with 7RAYS and Ishq, the ceremonies, the hikes, the workshops, daily yoga and qi gong, a session with Stelios.
One mattress is donated in your name.
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International flights, travel insurance, drinks outside meals, spa treatments and gratuities.
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Fresh smoothies, tropical fruit, healthy modern cooking, and the traditional Guatemalan flavours you can’t leave without trying. The lake’s best tables, plus a few local secrets.
Carnivore or vegetarian, there’s always a choice.
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La Aurora International Airport (GUA) in Guatemala City. Arrive on Saturday 13 March; our van picks you up at your hotel on Sunday morning and drives you to the lake.
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Layers: mornings and nights at the lake are cool, afternoons are warm. Hiking shoes, swimsuits, a warm jacket for the sunrise hike, non-toxic sunscreen, and something comfortable for yoga.
Looking cute for dinner is a plus.
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7RAYS and Ishq on music, Stelios Tsapaliaris on the body, and some of the most respected nanas of the lake, true Mayan elders and spiritual guides.
And a pack of other incredible practitioners of all sorts. Trust us.
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Everything is an invitation, never an obligation. Rest, swim, read on your terrace. The week is designed to hold you either way.
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This is the get-together of the creative leaders of the world. It’s not a retreat. It’s an exploration of music, nature, food, knowledge and remarkable people. Designed once and never repeated.
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Not at all. Mar de Conciencia curates experiences; these are not spa weekends or yoga holidays. They are immersive encounters with life's wonders. Through nature, music, movement, expert facilitation, and curated human connection. Some states of being need to be traveled to.
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Yes. Every day has room to swim, rest, walk or simply sit with the view.
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A good walking level. There are two early hikes, the quetzal hike and the climb to Rostro Maya, both at a comfortable pace. Everything else is gentle.
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Cancel more than 12 weeks before the experience and we’ll refund you in full.
Between 12 and 3 weeks before, your payment becomes a credit for a future MdC experience.
In the last 3 weeks, cancellations aren’t possible, but you can pass your place to a friend once we’ve welcomed them.
ex·plo·ra·tion —
(NOUN)
The act of traveling to a place or searching a place in order to learn about it.