A Study Abroad Course for the Students of Professor Isabelle Champlin - University of Pittsburgh at Bradford

This course is designed for college level students to learn about ancient Maya History, Science and Culture. The guides/instructors are top scholars in the field of Maya archaeology conducting ongoing research.

Ancient Maya Ruins and Culture in Yucatan, Mexico
Price	$1080 per student (add $200 for single lodging) Deposit of $200 due upon registration
Date	March 3-10,2007
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March 3, Saturday: Arrival and Orientation Students fly into Merida, Mexico, check-in to their hotel and attend a brief orientation meeting. The streets of downtown Merida are closed off every Saturday, with bands playing on every corner. Try not to stay too late, we start early the next day!
	March 4, Sunday: Merida Morning: Bus tour of Colonial Merida Afternoon: Lectures: Ancient Maya History and Maya Calendars Evening: Free time Overnight in Merida
	March 5, Monday: Chichen Itza Morning: Transport to and tour of Chichen Itza Afternoon: Continued tour of Chichen Itza and return to Merida Evening: Lecture: Maya Hieroglyphics Overnight in Merida
	March 6, Tuesday: Mayapan and Loltun Caves Morning: Transport to and tour of Mayapan Afternoon: Lunch in Mani and exploring Loltun Caves Evening: Lecture: Maya Geometry Overnight in Uxmal
	March 7, Wednesday: Uxmal and The Puuc Ruins Morning: Tour of Uxmal Afternoon: Tours of Kabah and Sayil Evening: Uxmal Sound and Light Show Overnight in Uxmal
	March 8, Thursday: Santa Elena and Oxkintok Morning: Visit to a Maya home in Santa Elena Afternoon: Tour of Oxkintok and return to Merida Evening: Lecture: Maya Astronomy Overnight in Merida
	March 9, Friday: Sisal and Dzibilchaltun Morning: Visit to a Sisal Plantation Afternoon: Tour of Dzibilchaltun Evening: Final dinner and closing ceremonies Overnight in Merida
March 10, Saturday: Departure Morning flights out back to the USA

Hotel Mision de Frey Diego: The nights in Merida will be at this four star hotel

Villas Arqueologicas Uxmal: Two nights in Uxmal will be here: pool, ac, private bathrooms

- Lodging
- Breakfasts & lunches
- Final dinner
- Ground transportation
- Entrance fees
- Archaeologist instructors and tour guides
- Lectures
- Course resource packet


- Airfare to and from Merida
- Travel insurance
- 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.