A travel course oragnized for the students of Professor Isabelle Champlin at The University of Pittsburgh at Bradford.

This course is not offically sponsored by the University of Pittsburgh at Bradford

This seven day travel course will investigate the cultural heritage of the modern Maya of Guatemala and their illustrious anicent history. Students will learn about the modern uses of the ancient Maya calendar and the ways in which Maya religion and culture still thrive in the highlands. Volcano hiking, boat trips across lake Atitlan, and journeys through the mist covered highlands will give participants the opportunity to experience the region's natural beauty. Visits to museums, jade workshops, and traditional markets will also be parts of the week's adventure.

Maya Cultural Continuity in the Highlands of Guatemala
Price	$1200 (based on double occupancy lodging, add $300 for private room) $200 deposit due upon registration, balance due 30 days before the course
Date	March 6-13, 2010
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	March 6, Saturday: Arrival and Orientation Afternoon: Fly into Guatemala City and transport to Antigua Evening: Orientation meeting in the hotel lobby and a lecture on Maya History Overnight in Antigua
	March 7, Sunday: Antigua Morning: Local markets and Jades SA Afternoon: Walking tour of churches Evening: Lecture - Maya Calendar Systems Overnight in Antigua
	March 8, Monday: Volcano Pacaya Morning: Horseback and hiking up Volcano Pacaya Afternoon: Filadelfia coffee plantation tour Evening: Lecture - The 260-Day Calendar Overnight in Antigua
	March 9, Tuesday: Iximche Morning: Tour of Iximche ruins Afternoon: Arrival to Panajachel - zip line optional Evening: Free time Overnight in Panajachel
	March 10, Wednesday: Santiago Atitlan Morning: Boat trip to Santiago Atitlan Afternoon: Cojol Ya Weaving Museum Evening: Transport to Chichicastenango Evening: Story time - The Popol Vuh Overnight in Chichicastenango
	March 11, Thursday: Chichicastenango Morning: Chichi market day Afternoon: Churches and the city museum Evening: Free time Overnight in Chichicastenango
	March 12, Friday: Guatemala City Morning: Hike to the shrine of Pascual Abaj Afternoon: National Anthropology Museum in Guatemala City Evening: Closing ceremonies and final dinner Overnight in Guatemala City
March 13, Saturday: Departure Morning transport back to the airport and flights back to the USA

Antigua: Meson de Maria
Hotel services include private baths, fans, cable TV, phones, and beautiful roof top views of the volcanoes and city

Panajachel: Hotel Kakchiquel
Hotel Services include private baths, fans, pool, cable tv, internet access, and on-site restaurant

Chichicastenango: Hotel Santo Tomas
Hotel services include private baths, fans, phones, pool, and on-site restuarant

Guatemala City: Holiday Inn
Hotel services include private baths, phones, cable TV, and internet access

- Lodging
- Ground and water transportation
- Entrance fees
- MEC Instructor
- Lectures and course resource packet
- Breakfasts and lunches
- Final dinner


- Airfare to Guatemala City
- Travel insurance
- Dinners
- Tips for Service Providers (drivers, maids, etc..)

Proceeds from MEC Travel courses and tours are the center's primary source of research funding. As such, a portion of the tour costs are tax deductible. MEC will provide participants with receipts and proper documentation regarding the center's 501(c)(3) non-profit status for your records.