Private Tour
San Antonio Aguascalientes Weaving Tour from Antigua
Overview
Available languages
4 hours
Mobile ticket
Discover the magic of San Antonio Aguascalientes by visiting the home of Milvia, a talented weaver who inherited the ancient art of the waist loom. During this tour, you will learn about the rich tradition of Guatemalan fabric, immersing yourself in a unique cultural experience. In addition, you will participate in the preparation of the delicious cucumber, a typical dish full of flavor and history. This tour is ideal for seekers of cultural experiences, families with children and those who want to connect with authentic local traditions. Live unforgettable moments, get up close and personal with the life and work of a family dedicated to traditional art, and take memories for a lifetime.
Additional Info
Infants and small children can ride in a pram or stroller
Public transportation options are available nearby
Infants are required to sit on an adult’s lap
Cancellation Policy
For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.
What To Expect
We pick them up in the central park to walk to the bus station, there we take the public bus to San Antonio Aguascalientes and when we get off we walk to the house of Milvia and her family who will receive us for the experience, after finishing we return by bus to the station and leave them again in the central park of Antiguo.
Sample Menu
main
Chicken Pepian or Vegetarian
A recipe for tempered seed sauce that can include meat such as chicken and is served with rice and vegetables
starter
Corn Tortillas
After making the corn dough are made the tortillas patted in the comal to use as an accompaniment during lunch
main
Natural drink
Depending on availability a natural fruit drink or infusion of Rosa de Jamaica / Tamarind / Horchata is included
What‘s Included
Lunch
Experience of Weaving in Waist Loom
Pickup points
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San Antonio Aguascalientes Weaving Tour from Antigua
Pickup included
Reviews
9 reviews
Total reviews and rating from Viator & Tripadvisor
Best tour ever
Louise C,Feb 2, 2026
- Review from Viator
5.00Fantastic experience - highly recommended! Astrid was our guide and took me and my daughter to visit a local family who lives from high quality - and very beautiful - local weaving. We tried the craft ourselves and had lunch with the family. We felt so welcome and connection to all the steong women in this family, and Astrid was a perfect guide, sharing of all her knowledge about history and culture during the tour. Best tour ever!
A unique experience that you must try!
salom c588,Dec 13, 2025
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00It's an amazing experience. Astrid is very friendly, attentive, available and willing to do everything possible to make you feel comfortable in this experience. It is a very important initiative: by helping women, you help yourself above all, to understand the culture and know-how that lies behind these traditional fabrics. And that food! A very rich meal, despite my inability to make cakes not too thick! It was a wonderful time and out of time. I recommend it, much more than many other activities that can be done there.
Highlight of my trip to Guatemala!
emilymS2223WZ,Oct 14, 2025
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00This was such a wonderful experience! The guide Astrid was so friendly and easy to talk with, and I enjoyed meeting Milvia and her family and learning to weave a little, then enjoyed the delicious lunch they prepared. I am so grateful for their hospitality, and I learned so much!
Wholesome
Gigi S,Aug 2, 2025
- Review from Viator
5.00It was amazing! I’ve never experienced anything like this in so thankful. I’ve haven’t laughed this much in a long time!
Rich Guatemalan Weaving Experience that supports a woman lead enterprise
kirstenwhitedesign,Mar 11, 2025
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00This tour will not disappoint! Milvia welcomes you into her family home where you have the opportunity to try your hand at the backstrap loom. This really gives one an appreciation for the skill it takes to master the complex traditional patterns shared from generation to generation. After the weaving workshop, participants share (in the making and eating) of a traditional meal. Delicious! I couldn't recommend this tour more.
A tour that exceeds expectations
josemT9299OQ,Mar 7, 2025
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00An excellent tour!! It was very enriching to know the whole process, and with the guide (Astrid) everything perfect! I explain everything perfectly, with impressive communication and knowledge!!! When I come back I will definitely book with her again! 100 points!
Best experience with Melvia.
moonh754,Feb 25, 2025
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00Wonderful! Melvia is the best I have met. Recommend her for your trip! With her three days, she organized many places to show the best city and views.
Community tourism with social impact.
victorcH9984ID,Feb 24, 2025
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00I loved the tour, it is a tour that impacts the heart because you are contributing to the development of Guatemalan women as heads of household. The Astrid guide 100%.
Amazing experience!
W4728CRmonicas,Feb 22, 2025
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00What an amazing excursion! I highly recommend. From the meeting location, the tour guide (Astrid) took me onto public transportation (the infamous chicken bus) to San Antonio (about 20 minute ride). It was great to learn about how to use public transportation and more about Antigua and the region while we rode the bus. Then we went to Milvia’s home where I was warmly welcomed by her, her sister, and her mother. They were lovely and so keen to share their culture. I learned about their traditional weaving and they even let me try to weave myself. I also made tortillas and helped cook a traditional meal that we all ate together. Even though I don’t speak much Spanish, I was able to communicate thanks to Astrid (the guide) who also was my translator. Truly an unforgettable experience, off the beaten path, and a more ethical way to do tourism. I highly encourage everyone to take this tour!
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