The Ancient and Modern Maya of Chiapas, Mexico
A Travel Course Designed for Osher Life Long Learning Center of Boise, Idaho
This travel course is designed for students who want to learn about the achievements of the ancient Maya and how their traditions still exist among their modern descendents. Starting in the lush lowlands of the Mexican rain forest, participants will learn about the ancient Maya as they travel through the ruins of Palenque, Bonampak, and Yaxchilan. Then moving up into the highlands, they will meet the modern Maya of San Cristobal, Chamula, and Zinacantan.
The course instructors will be Christopher Powell and Chip Morris, both respected authorities in the field of Maya Studies.
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| Price | Arranged through Osher | ||
| Date | February 16-25, 2010 | ||
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| Feb 16, Tuesday: Arrival Participants fly into Villahermosa, Mexico in the evening, check in to their hotel, and attend a brief orientation meeting. Overnight in Villahermosa |
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Feb 17, Wednesday: La Venta Park Morning: Tour of La Venta Park Afternoon: Transport to Palenque Evening: Lecture - Maya History Overnight in Palenque |
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Feb 18, Thursday: Palenque Morning: Tour of Palenque Afternoon: On-site museum Evening: Lecture - Maya Astronomy Overnight in Palenque |
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Feb 19, Friday: Bonampak Morning: Travel to and tour of Bonampak Afternoon: Picnic at Golondrinas Waterfalls Late Afternoon: Travel to Frontera Corozal Overnight in Frontera Corozal |
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Feb 20, Saturday: Yaxchilan Morning: Boat to and tour of Yaxchilan Afternoon: Lunch in the Frontera Corozal Regional Museum Late Afternoon: Return to Palenque Overnight in Palenque |
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Feb 21, Sunday: Tonina Morning: Visit Misol Ha and transport to Ocosingo Afternoon: Tour of Tonina and travel to San Cristobal Evening: Free time Overnight in San Cristobal |
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Feb 22, Monday: Maya Villages Morning: Chamula - churches, caves, and weavers Afternoon: Zinacantan - churches and weavers Evening: Lecture - Maya Textiles Overnight in San Cristobal |
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Feb 23, Tuesday: San Cristobal and Na Bolom Morning: Walking tour of San Cristobal Afternoon: Tour of Na Bolom Evening: Free time Overnight in San Cristobal |
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Feb 24, Wednesday: San Cristobal Morning: Free time in San Cristobal Afternoon: Free time in San Crisotbal Evening: Closing ceremonies and final dinner Overnight in San Cristobal |
| Feb 25, Thursday: Departure Morning hotel check out, transport to the Tuxtla Gutierrez airport, and flights back to the USA |
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LODGING
Hotel Cencali: One night in Villahermosa will be at this hotel along the trails of the city's central
park: AC, cable TV, pool, room service, internet access
Hotel Arrecife de Coral: Three nights in San Cristobal will be at this hotel two blocks from the walking mall: AC, cable TV, onsite restuarant, internet.
La Aldea: Three nights in Palenque will be here: AC, onsite restuarant, pool, internet.
Escudo Jaguar: One night in Frontera Corozal will be here: bungalows, private baths, fans, onsite restuarant, internet.
MEC PROVIDES
- Lodging- Breakfasts & lunches
- Ground and water transportation
- Entrance fees
- Day tours with anthropologists/archaeologists
- Final Dinner
- Lectures
- Course resource packet
MEC DOES NOT PROVIDE
- Airfare to and from Villahermosa (arranged by Osher)- Travel insurance (covered by Osher)
- Dinners
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.
