Private Tour

San Antonio Aguascalientes Weaving Tour from Antigua

Overview

Available languages

English

Spanish

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

5.00

8 reviews

Total reviews and rating from Viator & Tripadvisor

A unique experience that you must try!
salom c588,,Dec 13, 2025
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00
It'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
5.00
This 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
5.00
It 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
5.00
This 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
5.00
An 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
5.00
Wonderful! 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
5.00
I 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
5.00
What 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!