Music Is Love Exchange (MILE) is a 501(c)(3) nonprofit and a network of artists, musicians, and music lovers dedicated to bringing positivity and lasting change to disadvantaged and underserved communities, both in the U.S. and abroad. For over a decade, MILE has led annual service trips to Guatemala, working hand-in-hand with local communities around Lake Atitlán on projects ranging from clean water access and music education to construction, painting, and community building.

Join us January 16–23, 2027 for a week of meaningful service, cultural immersion, and unforgettable experiences in Guatemala. You'll work alongside local community members on service projects, share music, explore stunning landscapes, and return home changed. No Spanish required, and no, you won't be roughing it. Think comfortable accommodations, freshly prepared meals, and a group of genuinely good people doing genuinely good work.

A sample week includes:

Service work in communities with deep ties to the MILE
Musical performances at local schools and house concerts
A coffee or avocado harvest at a local agricultural center
A beautification project at a school in need
A free day in Panajachel: shopping, hiking, and the largest zipline in Central America
An overnight in beautiful Antigua before heading home

Pricing & Payment Instructions

Early Bird Rate: $1,800 Submit your $400 deposit here by June 15 to lock in the Early Bird rate. Your remaining balance of $1,400 will be due October 1.

Standard Rate: $2,000 Applications and payments submitted after June 15 are welcome. Your full balance of $2,000 will be due October 1.

Please note: this deposit is fully refundable if the trip is cancelled. All fees are otherwise non-refundable, though your spot may be transferred to another participant with MILE's approval.

What's Included / Not Included

Included: lodging, all meals while on Lake Atitlán, and group ground transportation throughout the week.

Not included: roundtrip airfare to/from Guatemala City, meals in Antigua and Guatemala City, and optional excursions (typically $200–$300).

Questions?

Reach us at hello@gomile.org or visit gomile.org.

Music Is Love Exchange 2027 Service Trip