Exploring the Maya World of the Yucatan Peninsula, Mexico
A Maya Exploration Center travel course led by Dr. Michael Grofe
This course is designed for students of varying levels to learn about Ancient Maya Civilization. A 8-day adventure explore the upper part of the Yucatan Peninsula, cross the area from coast to coast. Starting and ending in Playa del Carmen, students will explore the ruins of Coba, Chichen Itza, Uxmal, Ek Balam and Tulum. Aside from ruins, the course will visit the new Interactive Maya Musuem in Merida and world famous Maya ceramic artist Patricia Martin Morales in the village of Muna. Evening lectures by Dr. Grofe will compliment the sites seen during day trips.
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Price | Special student rate - $1600 Add $400 for a single room supplement $400 deposit due upon registration Balance due 30 days before the course |
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Dates | December 27 - January 3, 2016 | ||
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December 27, Sunday: Arrival Afternoon: Flights to Cancun and bus to Playa del Carmen 6pm: Orientation meeting in hotel lobby Evening: Free time Overnight in Playa del Carmen |
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December 28, Monday: Coba 7-8am Breakfast at hotel 8-10pm Transport to Coba 10-1pm Bike tour of Coba 1-2pm Lunch at El Faisan in Coba 2-4pm Transport to Chichen Itza 6-7pm Lecture: Archaeoastronomy at Chichen Itza Overnight in Chichen Itza |
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December 29, Tuesday: Chichen Itza 7-8am Breakfast at the hotel 8-1pm Tour of Chichen Itza 1-3pm Lunch and swimming at Cenote Ik'il Evening Free time, rest Overnight in Chichen Itza |
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December 30, Wednesday: Merida 7-8am Breakfast and hotel check out 8-10am Transport to Merida 10-12pm Interactive Maya Museum 12-2pm Lunch and hotel check in 5-6pm Lecture: TBD Overnight in Merida |
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December 31, Thursday: Uxmal 7-8am Breakfast at the hotel 8-10am Transport to Uxmal 10-1pm Tour of Uxmal 2-3pm Lunch break in Muna 3-4pm Cermaics demo by Particia Martin Evening New Years Eve in Merida Overnight in Merida |
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January 1, Friday: El Balam 7-8am Breakfast and hotel check out 8-11am Transport to Ek Balam 11-1pm Tour of Ek Balam 1-3pm Lunch in Valladolid 3-6pm Transport to Playa del Carmen Overnight in Playa del Carmen |
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January 2, Saturday: Tulum 7-8am Breakfast at the hotel 8-9am Transport to Tulum 9-11pm Tour of Tulum 12-1pm Lunch at Don Cafeto 1-2pm Return to Playa 7-9pm Final dinner and closing ceremonies Overnight in Playa del Carmen |
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January 3, Sunday: Departure 7-8am Breakfast at the hotel Morning: Transport to the airport Afternoon: Flights back to the USA |
LODGING (subject to change)
Playa del Carmen: Hacienda del CaribeHotel services include AC, cable TV,internet access, restuarant, and pool.
Chichen Itza: Villas Arquelogicas
Hotel services include AC,internet access, restuarant, and pool.
Merida: El Gran Hotel
Hotel services include AC,internet access, restuarant, and cable TV.
PRICE INCLUDES
- Lodging- Breakfasts
- Ground transportation
- Entrance fees
- MEC instructor
- Two evening lectures
PRICE DOES NOT INCLUDE
- Airfare to/from Cancun- Lunches and dinners
- Travel insurance
Proceeds from MEC 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. Study abroad program costs are not tax deductible.