A Study Abroad Course for the Students of Professor Isabelle Champlin - University of Pittsburgh at Bradford and Professor Cathy Barkley - Mesa State College, Colorado »View the 2007 archive of this course

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.

The Ancient Maya Ruins of Copan and Quirigua
Price	$1050 per student (add $200 for single lodging) Deposit of $200 due upon registration, balance due 30 days before the course
Date	March 9-15,2008
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March 9, Sunday: Arrival and Orientation Students fly into San Pedro Sula, Honduras and meet private transport to travel the two hours further into Copan. Once in Copan, they check-in to their hotel and attend a brief orientation meeting. For those who still have energy, the Tunkul Bar is likely to have live music that evening.
	March 10, Monday: Lectures and Town Morning: Lecture: Ancient Maya History Afternoon: Tour of museum in town Dusk: Sunset from Stela 10 Evening: Lecture: History of Copan Overnight in Copan
	March 11, Tuesday: Copan Ruins Morning: Tour of Copan Ruins Afternoon: Tour of Onsite Museum Evening: Free Time Overnight in Copan
	March 12, Wednesday: Quirigua Morning: Transport into Guatemala Afternoon: Tour of Quirigua Evening: Lecture: Maya Calendars Overnight in Rio Dulce
	March 13, Thursday: Rio Dulce Morning: Boat tour of Rio Dulce Afternoon: Fort San Felipe Evening: Lecture: Ancient Maya Geometry Overnight in Rio Dulce
	March 14, Friday: Copan Community Morning: Transport to Copan Afternoon: Horseback in Copan Valley Evening: Closing ceremonies and final dinner Overnight in Copan
March 15, Saturday: Departure Early morning transport to San Pedro Sula and flights out back to the USA

Hotel Marina in Copan: In the center of town, phones, internet, pool, on siite restuarant

Hotel in Rio Dulce: TBA

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


- Airfare to and from Honduras
- 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.