Work, Pray, and Play Together for One Week in Guatemala.
Guatemala Service Trips
Serving alongside the community through faith, service, and relationship
Each year, we invite individuals and groups to journey to San Andrés Iztapa, Guatemala for a week of service, prayer, and community. Our trips are rooted in long-standing relationships with local partners and the Carmelite nuns who host us, allowing participants to serve alongside the community rather than simply visit it.
Through hands-on service projects, shared meals, and time spent with local families, travelers gain a deeper understanding of faith in action. These trips are not just about what we build, but about the relationships formed, the humility learned, and the lasting impact created for both the community we serve and those who serve alongside them.
“I went on this service trip not knowing what to expect, and I’m happy to say that I left a different person than when I entered the country. I was able to connect with God on a deeper level and learn what it really meant to be the hands and feet of Jesus.
The time spent in Guatemala was one that healed the soul, spirit, and mind, and it is something that I won’t soon forget.”
- Past Mission Trip Participant
Explore Our Trips
Our mission trips are built on decades-long relationships with the community of San Andrés Iztapa. Participants serve alongside local partners through hands-on projects, shared meals, and time spent in prayer and reflection. Each trip is an opportunity to experience faith in action while building meaningful relationships rooted in mutual respect and accompaniment.
College Interns Mission Trip
Flight Dates: July 29-August 4, 2026
This college internship mission trip is designed for students seeking a deeper, hands-on experience of service, faith, and cultural immersion.
St. Thomas More Mission Trip
Flight Dates: July 7-14, 2026
The St. Thomas More Mission Trip invites parishioners to travel to San Andrés Iztapa, Guatemala for a week of service, prayer, and shared community.
Trip FAQs
Planning an international service trip comes with a lot of questions. From cost and travel logistics to lodging, meals, and what to expect day to day, we want you to feel informed and prepared every step of the way.
Our FAQ section covers the most common questions we receive from participants and families, helping you understand what the trip involves and how to get ready with confidence.
About Kansas City-Guatemala Alliance
For more than three decades, Kansas City-Guatemala Alliance has built meaningful, faith-rooted relationships with the community of San Andrés Iztapa.
Our work is guided by accompaniment—walking alongside the community we serve, listening, learning, and responding together. Through mission trips and local partnerships, we seek to live out the Gospel in ways that honor dignity, deepen relationships, and foster lasting impact.