Aldea Vuelta Grande

Set in high in the mountains around Antigua, the developing village of Vuelta Grande is a representation of what daily life is like in rural Guatemala.

Vuelta Grande is a developing community located in the mountains around Antigua and surrounded by astounding nature. The village struggles to survive due to scarce economic resources: most families have between nine and twelve children and live on less than $4 (Q32) a day. Agriculture, especially the cultivation of flowers, is one of the major sources of income of the 1,300 inhabitants. Vuelta Gra  ...