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Day of the Dead in Highlands Chiapas, Mexico

This week-long adventure will take you to one of the places in the world where Maya cultural traditions still thrive - the Highlands of Chiapas. Home base for the tour will be San Cristobal de Las Casas, the beautiful colonial city situated at the heart of a network of traditional Maya villages. After a few days of exploring San Cristobal, outer villages, and the ancient Maya ruins of Tenam Puente, Day of the Dead will be spent in the villages of Chamula and Zinacantan. On the trip's final day, a boat will take you up Sumidero Canyon, one of the state's most treasured natural wonders.

The guide for this tour will be Anthropological Author Carol Karasik who has lived in Chiapas for decades. Carol is an eminent scholar in the fields of ancient and modern Maya cultural studies.

Day of the Dead in the Highlands of Chiapas
Price $2100 per person (based on double occupant lodging. Add $300 for a private single room.)
$300 deposit due upon registration, balance due 60 days before the trip
Date Oct 28 - Nov 4, 2014
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Oct 28, Tuesday: Arrival
Arrive in the evening to the Tuxtla Gutierrez International Airport in Chiapa de Corzo. Private transport will meet you and drive you to San Cristobal de Las Casas where you will check in at the Hotel Rincon de Los Arcos

 
Oct 29, Wednesday: San Cristobal
Morning: Walking tour of San Cristobal churches, plazas, and market
Afternoon: Tour of Na Bolom, former home of Franz and Trudy Blom, now museum and Lacandon Maya support institution

 
Oct 30, Thursday: Tenam Puente
Morning: Transport into the mountains southeast of San Cristobal to explore the ancient Maya ruins of Tenam Puente
Afternoon: Visit pottery makers in the village of Amantenango

 
Oct 31, Friday: Tenejapa
Morning: Visit Tenejapa to explore the churches and sacred landscapes
Afternoon: Free time in San Cristobal to rest and explore on your own
Evening: Movie - Chac the Rain God

 
Nov 1, Saturday: All Saints Day
All Day: Chamula and Zinacantan for the Day of the Dead. Watch community event preparations, enjoy traditional meals of the day, and witness the way in which the spirits of the dead are honored by their descendants

 
Nov 2, Sunday: All Souls Day
All Day: Visits to San Cristobal's colorfully decorated cemeteries and plazas for All Souls Day events. Flowers and traditional dress will fill the city this day.

 
Nov 3, Monday: Sumidero Canyon
Morning: Transport to Chiapa de Corzo and a boat ride down the Sumidero Canyon
Afternoon: Visit to the Pre-Classic ruins of Chiapa de Corzo
Evening: A farewell dinner with MEC's staff
Overnight in Chiapa de Corzo
 
Nov 4, Tuesday: Departure
Departures from the Tuxtla Gutierrez Airport in Chiapa de Corzo


Includes:
- Lodging at the Hotel Rincon de Los Arcos
- Lodging in Chiapa de Corzo TBD
- Private transportation
- Breakfast
- Archaeologist/anthropologist guides
- Lectures
- Entry fees
- Final Dinner

Does Not Include:
- Airfare to/from Mexico
- Dinners
- Gratuities (maids, drivers, guides, etc..)
- 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.

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