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Mayan Encounter |
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Mayan Encounter |
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Mexican Riviera Maya Probably the most outstanding feature of this part of the globe is the Caribbean Sea with its turquoise waters and white sandy beaches. If you are into snorkeling or scuba diving you'll love this place: the second largest barrier reefs runs right in front of our noses. You can also snorkel and dive in regional cenotes, sweet water sink holes that are typical for the Yucatan peninsula. They are openings in the lime stone and are connected to a giant subterranean river system that flows into the ocean. Guided cave dives are offered in various cenotes. (see pictures below) There is an abundant offer of things that you can do to reconnect with nature: ocean or lagoon kayaking, kite surfing, catamaran cruising, horseback riding, playing golf, pampering yourself in a spa, or just enjoying an endless beach walk. The Sian Ka'an biosphere reserve was declared UNESCO world heritage in 1987, and is a bird watcher's paradise. Watch the clip for details. The Bacalar lagoon is said to be of seven different shades of blue. There is a cenote within one section of the lagoon. If you feel like escaping to an island: visit Cozumel which is among the five best places in the world for diving, or Isla Mujeres with its Caribbean charm, or the more peaceful islands Contoy and Holbox where you can swim with whale sharks. The most popular archaeological site of the Yucatan peninsula is in Chichen Itza. It's considered one of the Seven World Wonders, and is known to be especially powerful during the spring and fall equinoxes. The ancient city of Cobá, once an important traffic hub, is located in the jungle. Overlooking the ocean, the Tulum temple served as a calendar to indicate important dates. Ek Balam's ruins are not as well known, but you'll be surprised in what excellent condition the wall paintings are. Truly a hot insider tip! The Mayan territory covered Tabasco, Chiapas, Campeche, Yucatan, Quintana Roo, Belize, Guatemala, El Salvador, Honduras and partially Nicaragua. |
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8-Day Study Trip Flight SFO—CUN Muyil & Sian Ka’an Biosphere Reserve Chichen Itza &Valladolid Coba & Mayan Village Bacalar Lagoon & Ft. San Felipe (2 days) Yal Ku Eco Park & Lecture Flight CUN—SFO $1,471 per student This 8-Day Study Trip is based on 20 students traveling from San Francisco in off-season. Groups larger than that will find it difficult to follow the guide’s presentation inside the archaeological sites, and we recommend to keep them relatively small. We also like to keep our impact as a group as soft as possible in the Mayan communities. All accommodations and meals are included, and the students’ only expenses are for personal purchases and tips. You may either send a teacher along, or book an escorted trip, where students will be picked up at your school by a qualified educator. Daytime activities are composed so that they match your State’s Curriculum (California in this case), based on students’ age and grade. This adds interesting hands-on experience to their classroom teachings, and is a fun way for your students to gain knowledge about geography, history, ecology and social sciences. The itinerary can easily be modified to fit mature travelers or special needs groups, leaving from any graphical location. Please email us to discuss your individual scenario. |
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Most visitors purchase a flight & hotel package at origin. If not, please feel free to email us, and we shop for your ideal accommodation—or, if you have a specific hotel in mind, check out accessibility, availability and rates for you. |
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Dry Cenote |
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