A study abroad course for the students of Professors Rick Warner, Dan Rogers, and Jim Brown of Wabash College.

This course is designed for college level students to learn about ancient Maya history, sciences and culture while traveling through the ruins of Northern Chiapas, Mexico. Participants will be home based in Palenque, taking day trips and receiving lectures in the evenings.

Led by Archaeoastronomer and Artist Alonso Mendez

Ancient Maya History, Sciences and Culture in Northern Chiapas, Mexico
Price	Arranged through Wabash College
Date	March 2-7, 2012
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March 2, Friday: Arrival and Orientation Fly into Villahermosa, Mexico, check into the hotel and attend a brief orientation meeting.
	March 3, Saturday: La Venta Park 8-9am: Breakfast at hotel 9-12pm: Tour of La Venta Park 12-2pm: Lunch and Hotel check out 2-4pm: Transport to Palenque 5-6pm: Lecture - Archaeoastronomy Overnight in Palenque
March 4, Sunday: Palenque 7-8am: Breakfast at Don Mucho 8-12pm: Tour of Palenque 12-2pm: Lunch and afternoon break 2-3pm: Visit to the Palenque Museum 5-6pm: Lecture - Maya Calendars Overnight in Palenque
March 5, Monday: Bonampak 8-11am: Transport to Bonampak 11-1pm: Tour of Bonampak 1-3pm: Picnic at Golondrinas Waterfalls 3-5pm: Ruins of Plan de Ayutla 5-6pm: Transport to Frontera Corozal Overnight in Frontera Corozal
March 6, Tuesday: Yaxchilan 8-9am: Boat trip to Yaxchilan 9-1pm: Tour of Yaxchilan 1-3pm: Back and lunch at museum 3-6pm: Transport back to Palenque 7-9pm: Final dinner party Overnight in Palenque
March 7, Wednesday: San Cristobal 7-9am: Breakfast and check-out 9-11am: Misol Ha Waterfalls 11-3pm: Transport to San Cristobal 3pm: Check-in to hotel End of MEC services

Villahermosa: Hotel Cencali. The rooms have AC, telephones, cable TV, and private baths.

Palenque: El Panchan, just outside of the Palenque ruins. El Panchan has two on-site restaurants, laundry service and an internet cafe. The cabanas have double bed, fans, private bathrooms and hot water.

Frontera Corozal: The Hotel Escudo Jaguar. The rooms have double beds, fans, private baths and mosquito netting.

- Lodging
- Private transportation
- Archaeologist/anthropologist guide
- Lectures
- Entry fees
- Breakfasts & lunches
- Dinner on last night

- Airfare to Villahermosa
- 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.