Casa 13 Studio · Antigua, Guatemala

Record your album in Guatemala.

A private house under the volcanoes, a cook, a crew, and a week to make your record. You bring the songs. We handle everything else.

5 nightsin a private house
6 songsmixed & mastered
All-inclusivefood, transport, crew
2–5 hrsflight from the US
How it works

From inbox to finished songs.

We plan the whole trip with you, so the only thing you need to think about once you land is the music.

Plan

We talk through your songs, sound, and dates. A 50% deposit locks in your week.

Fly in

Land in Guatemala City. We pick you up at the airport and drive you to the house.

Settle in

Your private house is already set up as a studio. Unpack, eat, plug in.

Record

Five focused days tracking with instrumentalists and production support on hand.

Explore

Hike a volcano, wander Antigua, go out at night. Fly home, finished masters follow.

What's included

One price. Everything handled.

No hotel hunting, no grocery runs, no studio clock ticking. Just a week built around making your record.

Private house

A villa near Antigua for your band, set up as your studio for the week.

Private cook

Home-cooked meals every day, from Guatemalan classics to whatever keeps you going.

Housekeeper

The house stays clean and stocked, so the only mess is on the mixing desk.

Transport

Airport pickup and drop-off, plus a driver for the week. No rentals, no stress.

Recording, mixing & mastering

Pro mics, preamps and monitoring, with engineering through the week. You get stems, mixes and streaming-ready masters after.

Instrumentalists & production support

Need keys, strings, or another guitar part? Players and arrangement help are on hand.

Packages

Simple, all-in pricing.

Priced per band, not per hour. Split four ways, it costs about the same as a week of studio time back home, with the trip included.

EP Retreat
$5,900 per band
≈ $1,475 per person for a 4-piece
  • 5 nights in a private house near Antigua
  • 6 songs recorded, mixed and mastered
  • Private cook and housekeeper
  • Airport pickup and daily transport
  • Instrumentalists and production support
  • Planning call before your trip
Check dates

Flights not included. Larger bands, longer stays and full albums quoted on request.

Add-ons

  • Excursions: volcano hikes, tours, Lake Atitlán, nights out
  • Extra songs or extra nights
  • Live session or music video shoot

Payment

50% deposit to book your dates. Balance due 30 days before arrival. Bank transfer or Wise preferred.

Solo artists & duos

Smaller retreats are available too. Tell us what you're working on and we'll build a package.

Past work

Recorded at Casa 13.

Albums, singles, DJ tracks and voice work for artists from Guatemala to Israel to the US.

Up In The Air

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Penina Pie

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JNIX

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Goodnight

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Beyond the studio

Make the record. Make the memories.

Guatemala is right outside the door. Tell us what you're into and we'll plan around your sessions, or just get you where you want to go.

Excursions are optional add-ons, priced per trip.

FAQ

Questions bands ask.

Is Guatemala safe?

Antigua is one of Central America's most visited cities. You'll have private transport for the whole trip, a house of your own, and guides we know personally for every excursion. We live here and will steer you toward the right places.

Where do we fly into?

La Aurora International Airport (GUA) in Guatemala City. There are direct flights from Houston, Miami, Atlanta, Dallas, LA, New York and more. We pick you up there, and the drive to the house is about an hour.

Do we need a visa?

Visitors from the US, Canada, the UK and the EU generally don't need a visa for short stays. Check the requirements for your own passport before booking.

What should we bring?

Your guitars, basses, pedals and anything that's core to your sound. We provide mics, preamps, monitoring, headphones, amps and keys. We'll send a full gear list during planning.

What about drums?

We can program drums, and live drum options can be arranged. Tell us about your project and we'll find the best fit.

Can we do more than 6 songs?

Yes. Add extra nights or songs, or ask about a full-album retreat.

Is mastering included?

Yes. Every mix is mastered to a level ready for streaming.

What files do we get?

For each song you get the stems, the full mix and the master.

Do you speak English?

Yes. Everything is run in English.

Get in touch

Let's plan your week.

Tell us about your band and when you're thinking of coming. We'll get back to you within a day or two.