The Candelaria Hotel is located in the northern side of Antigua in its highest point.  From Candelaria’s Terrace you can see the surrounding hills and volcanoes that embrace the Panchoy Valley.  Opened in 2004, Antigua’s artisans worked for 7 years, carving precious woods used in the doors,windows, floors and furniture.  More information about the Candelaria Hotel can be found on their website.

Within walking distance of the Candelaria, is the Lutheran Retreat Center.  Like Antigua, the Lutheran Center has a colorful history. Once the site of a colonial convent and later a hospital run by Guatemala's first indigenous woman doctor, it now is a major gathering spot for church and non-profit groups.  More information about the Lutheran Retreat Center can be found on their website.

Lodgings for all teams will be at two different facilities located 3 blocks away from each other in the city of Antigua--about a 20 min’s drive from Hogar Miguel and about an hour’s drive from the COTS and CATD mission sites in Guatemala City.  Both sites offer comfortable facilities including beds, western toilets and showers, and both have outstanding staff well-versed in accommodating American’s food and lodging needs.