Join one of Guatemala’s most colorful and spiritual traditions: the Sumpango Giant Kite Festival, held every November 1st (All Saints’ Day). Experience Mayan heritage, music, murals, traditional food, and majestic handmade kites reaching up to 16 meters tall, flown in honor of departed loved ones.

From kite-building workshops to cemetery tours and Mayan blessing ceremonies, this is not just a festival — it’s a deeply cultural journey.

📅 Sample 3-Day Itinerary (2 Nights)

📍 October 31 – Arrival + Night Ceremony

• 2:00 PM – Departure from Antigua

• 6:00 PM – Camping setup + Dinner

• 7:30 PM – Mayan blessing ceremony

• Night under the stars

📍 November 1 – Main Festival Day

• Morning: Buffet breakfast + Cemetery tour

• Midday: Kite workshop + kite flying

• Afternoon: Giant Kite Exhibition

• Lunch: Traditional Fiambre and Chilacayote

• Evening: Local live music, murals, drinks, and fun

• Overnight at private CA Travelers campsite

📍 November 2 – Farewell & Return

• Morning: Breakfast + chill-out time

• 10:00 AM – Return to Antigua (arrival ~12:00 PM)

✅ What’s Included

• Roundtrip transportation from Antigua

• Private campsite just 200m from the exhibition area

• Comfortable tent setup (mat, mattress, sleeping bag)

• Buffet breakfast, lunch (fiambre), and dinners depending on package

• Unlimited local drinks: Gallo beer, chicha, sodas

• Festival t-shirt + reusable cup

• Photos & videos

• Cultural activities:

  • Mayan blessing ceremony

  • Cemetery tour

  • Kite workshop

  • Street mural walk

❌ Not Included

• Extra meals or personal snacks

• Personal expenses

• Medical insurance

🎒 What to Bring

• Light clothes (day) / warm clothes (night)

• Hat, sunglasses, sunscreen

• Extra cash (ATMs may run out)

• Waist bag or fanny pack

• Power bank & phone charger

• Your medication (if needed)

• Lock for your tent

• Hand sanitizer and baby wipes

🏕️ Accommodation

You’ll stay in a secure private campsite with tents shared by 2 people for more space.
Each tent includes:

• Traditional petate mat

• Inflatable mattress

• Sleeping bag

• Pillow

⚠️ Tips & Notes

• This is a crowded festival, so no pets allowed.

• Underage participants must be with an adult at all times.

• We recommend not carrying valuables; fanny packs are ideal.

• Parking is extremely limited — use our transport service.