Our Mission

Welcome to the Unique Journey of Muslim Women Travelers and Guatemalan Women Creators Coming Together

The Creative Wellness Retreats by the Muslimah Travel Cooperative aim to connect Muslim women travelers using wellness & curated artistic cultural experiences, all through fair business collaboration with Guatemala women leaders and creators

NEW
City Retreat Edition: Mexico City & Puebla
May 30 – June 4, 2024

You lovely ladies have been asking if we would ever host a retreat to other countries. While Guatemala and our Mayan women partners will always be the main community and destination, we have a long history with Mexico, too. We have worked together in women’s health efforts throughout the years, in Chiapas particularly, taking groups of women volunteers to serve our vulnerable sisters and have formed friendships and relationships from there and all parts of the country. Just like Guatemala, Mexico has a rich history, sociopolitical issues, poignant art, and beautiful architecture that we are honored to share. We have decided to offer a smaller, more exclusive yoga retreat to Mexico City for just 8 Muslim women where we will have:
❁ Daily private yoga
❁ Included accommodation in Polanco, a beautiful safe neighborhood of Mexico City
❁ A whole-food plant-based meal plan to reset digestive system
❁ All transportation (flights not included)
❁ Daily juicing
❁ A daytrip to the picturesque and historic Puebla
❁ Lavender Garden visit in Puebla
❁ A traditional Mexican cooking workshop
❁ A photography tour through the most photogenic spots in Mexico City and Puebla
❁ Individualized photo-shoots throughout the week
❁ A historical Mexico City walking tour
❁ Exploring the best markets in Mexico City
❁ Visits to several top-rated Mexico City restaurants
❁ A historical Mexico City walking tour by a local female guide
❁ Exploring the best markets and shopping in Mexico City and Puebla, both local and commercial
❁ Coffee and chat with Mexican Muslim revert women
❁ Admissions to the top Museums, Castle, and the Frida Kahlo House

Applications Open for Mexico City Retreat

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Upcoming Creative Wellness Retreat:

NOW ACCEPTING APPLICATIONS FOR MEXICO:
May 30- June 4, 2024

COVID UPDATE: We continue to monitor our options to ensure safety for both our retreaters and particularly assessing the risks for the local indigenous population who have poor access to healthcare. We are now accepting applications with the following modifications:

❁ Limiting spots to 8 guests
❁ Requiring all applicants to have been vaccinated 14 days prior to travel date
❁ Adjusting itinerary to ensure social distancing is possible when interacting with the local women
❁ Wearing masks in public spaces and when interacting with the local women

Reatreats to Guatemala–What We Offer

Our All-inclusive Creative Wellness Retreats to Guatemala for women ages 18-45 Include:

❁ Accommodation in a spacious private home in the UNESCO Heritage town of Antigua
❁ Private morning yoga sessions by a local female instructor
❁ A whole-food plant-based meal plan to reset digestive system
❁ Visits to several favorite Antigua restaurants
❁ All transportation
❁ Daily juicing
❁ Volcano hike on Volcan Pacaya
❁ A coffee and painting session with local Mayan women painters
❁ A trip to Lake Atitlan with visits to the women’s cooperatives to learn from Mayan herbalists
❁ Mayan artistry workshops
❁ A visit to a Lavender Garden
❁ A Mayan cooking workshop with a local instructor
❁ Visit a local coffee farm and learn about the art of coffee
❁ A photography tour through the most photogenic spots in Antigua
❁ Individualized photo-shoots throughout the week
❁ A historical Antigua walking tour by a local female guide
❁ Farm to table brunch at a local organic farm
❁ Exploring the best markets in Antigua
❁A community benefit program to meet the local community: Guatemalan Women & Children
❁ A swag bag and more! Ready to Confirm? Click HERE.

Meet Our Team

Anila Bhatti
Founder

Anila is an American Muslim traveler, Maternity/Newborn RN in Pennsylvania and a WHNP student. She helped develop the Women’s Health programs for an international non-governmental organization that has benefited over 10,000 mostly women in Guatemala and the surrounding areas. After coordinating and leading over 16 volunteer trips and counting, Anila decided to further use her passion for conscious travel, art, wellness, and supporting and uplifting women and begin the Muslimah Travel Cooperative.

Luisa Giron
Local Retreat Manager

Luisa is a Guatemalan native who has been managing and hosting groups of travelers to Guatemala and Mexico since 2013 for an international non-governmental organization. She has built relationships and connections with countless Guatemalan women and with both local and international organizations. She has helped lead charitable programs serving women’s health, general health, eye surgeries, and both childhood and adult education, all completely free for the beneficiaries. Her educational background includes business, marketing, and social work.

Get in Touch

Muslimah Travel Cooperative
http://www.instagram.com/muslimahtravelco
anila@muslimahtravelco.com