Bridging the Gap from Poverty to Success
March 26, 2021
Guatemala is an amazing country filled with rich culture, hard-working citizens, and a beautiful landscape. Unfortunately, it also stands as one of the poorest countries in Latin America. The lack […]
Read MoreGuatemalan Celebrations to Add To Your Bucket List
February 19, 2021
2020 wasn’t filled with the dazzling trips and the cultural immersion experiences we may have hoped for. But 2021 is a new dawn, a new day, and a new opportunity […]
Read MoreFive Tips When Volunteering Abroad: A Guide by Buena Onda
December 22, 2020
2020 was not the dream year for travel but at Buena Onda, we’re looking onward and upward as we prepare for volunteer opportunities in 2021. To get started with a […]
Read MoreMaya Traditions: Weaving Empowers Women Across Generations, Preserves Culture
September 11, 2020
When you traverse the streets of Guatemala markets, you won’t be able to avoid the vibrant colors of textiles crafted by local artisans. Rich reds, exquisite yellows, all spun and […]
Read MoreGreen Building Teaches Children of Centro Educativo Tecnico Chixot Green Living
August 6, 2020
After a stint in the Peace Corps, Matt Paneitz decided he wanted to begin his own nonprofit to help the children and families of Guatemala. What became known as Long […]
Read MoreDreamy Travel Story Takes on World-Famous Guatemala Coffee
July 28, 2020
Consider yourself a coffee connoisseur? You aren’t the only one! According to the International Coffee Organization (ICO), approximately 1.4 billion cups of coffee are poured worldwide each day. But whether […]
Read MoreLight At The End of The Tunnel, A Message of Hope, And An Opportunity to Help
July 27, 2020
The people of Guatemala are fighters, working with their communities to rise above hardships, to survive and be better than ever before. Unfortunately, the novel coronavirus has proven to be […]
Read MoreA Small Act of Kindness Goes a Long Way These Days
April 30, 2020
By Scott Garrison, Founder I, like many throughout the world, can get overwhelmed thinking about all the rebuilding that has to happen to lift the world out of crippling disaster. […]
Read MoreTestimonial: “I feel lucky to have been able to contribute…”
April 20, 2020
By Marli Allard, former Buena Onda intern My experience at the Instituto Mesoamericano de Permacultura was an amazing opportunity to learn about permaculture, understand Mayan culture, and experience life in […]
Read MoreBe Good & Be Well: Guatemala Will Be Here For You
April 13, 2020
As our world battles the spread of COVID-19, many of us are feeling stressed out and helpless. But what if you could mitigate those feelings, that you can do something? […]
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