Hiptipico Photo Diary

Carina and Alyssa dye hand-spun fibers using all-natural barks, leaves, and substances grown on the property in San Juan La Laguna, Lake Atitlan, Guatemala

Demonstration of the all-natural dye process for traditional woven textiles in San Juan La Laguna, Lake Atitlan, Guatemala

Hiptipico artisan Maria demonstrates the weaving process in her home as her children watch and play in the backgroud in Santa Catarina Palopó, Lake Atitlan, Guatemala

A friendly welcome into the town of Santa Catarina Palopó in Lake Atitlan, Guatemala

Hands-on weaving demonstration at a female-led textile cooperative in San Juan La Laguna, Lake Atitlan, Guatemala

Demonstration of the all-natural dye process at a female-led textile cooperative in San Juan La Laguna, Lake Atitlan, Guatemala

Carina wears the traditional dress during an in-home weaving demonstration with Hiptipico artisan Maria in Santa Catarina Palopó, Lake Atitlan, Guatemala

Our friendly local tour guides leading us through the town of Santa Catarina Palopó on Lake Atitlan, Guatemala

Alyssa looks out on Lake Atitlan from the private terrace of the upper level in the Sirena Room

Each morning breakfast is served in the dining terrace overlooking the green courtyards of Lush Atitlan

Carina looks out to the main courtyard from a window of the Granadilla Room

The upstairs bedroom of the Mirador Room offers sweeping views of Lake Atitlan

Lush greenery and flowers grow amongst the villas and bedrooms of Tzampoc Resort

The edge of the infinity pool at Tzampoc Resort blends into the water of Lake Atitlan and the sky above

The pool and terrace of Tzampoc Resort offer panoramic views of Lake Atitlan and the nearby village of Santa Catarina Palopó

The edge of the infinity pool at Tzampoc Resort blends into the water of Lake Atitlan and the sky above

Overlooking one of the suites’ personal terraces offering a view of Lake Atitlan below

Alyssa and Carina enjoy a breakfast picnic on the roof of one of the suites’ personal terraces at Tzampoc Resort

Alyssa and Carina compare textile techniques at Chichicastenango, the largest markets in all of Central America

The ruins of ancient Maya steps lead to the entrance of a 400-year-old colonial church in the town of Chichicastenango, Guatemala

Alyssa admires the colorful textures and textiles in the Chichicastenango Market

Carina admires the colorful textures and textiles in the Chichicastenango Market

Alyssa and Marleny, Artisan Director at Hiptipico, compare traditional Mayan fajas that will be converted and repurposed to camera straps

Alyssa wears a Hiptipico Convertible Day Bag in the Chichicastenango Market

Antigua, Guatemala's famed arch dates back to the 17th century and was constructed as a walkway for nuns to cross from a church to a school

Volcán de Agua rests behind the colorful, colonial streets of Antigua, Guatemala

Carina wears a Hiptipico Eclipse Crossbody Bag in Antigua, Guatemala

$5 of every night’s stay at Good Hotel Antigua goes toward doing good in local Antigua. Click here to read more about their partnerships

The town of Antigua, Guatemala is a cultural UNESCO World Heritage Site with colorful facades, acclaimed restaurants and nightlife, and boutique hotels

Antigua is about 1 hour from Guatemala City and 2 hours from Panajachel on Lake Atitlan, Guatemala

Antigua is a preserved colonial city that was once the capital of Guatemala

The 2-story front room at Good Hotel Antigua features a spiral staircase to the lofted bedroom. Click here to learn about Good Hotel’s mission and partnerships in local Antigua