Tia Stephanie Tours
Educational Travel Programs
Ancient Civilizations of Mesoamerica
Program Highlights
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Explore Ancient Maya Sites, Regions and Periods from the PreClassic to the Post Classic.
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In Campeche, visit the vast city
of Calakmul and learn of this
once great dynasty. Travel to
surrounding sites to learn of the
Alliances and Rivalries of the
Maya:
Visting the Rio Bec,
Chenes and Puuc Regions.
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In the Peten Region and Classic
Period visit the Ancient Kingdoms of Copan, Tikal and Palenque.
Quirigua, Bonampak,
Yaxchilan are studied, as well.
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Travel to the Chiapas Lowlands
to explore Palenque, Bonampak
and Yaxchilan and the Maya ancient past. In the Highlands, we
learn about present-day Maya
communities of Chamula and
Zinacantan, and the Colonial city
of San Cristobal de Las Casas.
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Learn about the dawn of civilization in Oaxaca: from nomadic
life to farming villages such as El
Mogote to great cosmopolitan
cities, such as Monte Alban.
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Based in Mexico City, follow the
development of Mesoamerican
cultures of the Central Plateau
from Cuicuilco to Tenochtitlan,
city of the powerful Aztecs. Includes Teotihuacan, Cholula,
Xochicalco, Tula and more.
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Learn of the unique cultures of
Western Mexico, in Michoacan,
Jalisco and Colima.
These Travel Programs are designed to showcase the great civilizations and cultures that flourished in Mesoamerica, now Mexico and parts of Central America,
such as the Maya, Olmec, Zapotec, Teotihuacan, Toltec, Totonac and Purepecha.
Trip #1, From Pre Classic to Post Classic: The Maya of Campeche and Yucatan
Trip #2, Discover The Past and Present-Day Maya of Campeche
Trip #3, Ancient Kingdoms of the Maya: Mexico, Guatemala and Honduras
Trip #4, Past and Present-Day Maya of Chiapas: Lowlands and Highlands
Trip #5, The Ancient and Present-Day Zapotec of Oaxaca
Trip #6, The Pre Classic to Post Classic Civilization in Mexico’s Central Plateau:
Mexico City and Environs
Trip #7, The Cultures of Western Mexico: Michoacan, Jalisco, Colima
Trips Include:
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Accommodations
Expert Guides and/or Academics
Comfortable / Secure Transportation
Welcome and Farewell Dinners
Breakfasts
Meals according to itinerary
Water on Van/Coach
Airport Transfers
Entry Fees
See Mexico, Beyond the Beach Resorts
About Tia Stephanie Tours
Owned and operated by Stephanie Schneiderman, Tia Stephanie Tours seeks
to provide the inquisitive traveler with cultural and educational experiences that
offer deep insight into Mexico and the Mexican people. Stephanie is bilingual
and bi-cultural, having lived and traveled throughout Mexico for thirty years.
Her mission is to take curious travelers beyond the beach destinations to learn
more about the rich and complex culture of Mexico and the Mexican people, our
neighbors to the south. She has organized cultural and educational travel pro-
Transportation: Licensed, insured,
comfortable and safe vans or coaches
grams for Colleges, Museums, Fiber Arts Guilds and other organizations.
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Founded, 2006
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U.S. Registered and Based LLC
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Berkley Agency Insured: E & O and Liability
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Supply Chain Management
Licensed, Insured Transportation Providers
Motor Coaches
Vans
Vehicles
Licenced, Bilingual Outstanding Guides
Subject Matter Experts: Historians, Artisans, Archeologists, Naturalists
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Accommodations to Suit Local Environment and Trip Criteria
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Thoughtful selection of all Trip Resources: Artisans, Restaurants, Caterers,
Hotels: Centrally Located and Charming
properties in cities, towns and sites
Wineries, Musicians, Hotels, Inns, B&B’s
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Experience with FIT’s, Small Groups, Museums and Universities
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References available on request
Tia Stephanie Tours
(734)-769-7839
[email protected]