Program Base Price: TBA
Estimated Airfare: $799 – $999
(estimated additional cost based on recent airline prices)
Dates: TBA
Scholarships: Yes (see scholarships page)
In Belize, experience a tropical rainforest and coral reef just miles apart. Study the fascinating biological features that characterize these systems and observe the interactions between humans and their environment. In the rainforest, see iguanas, howler monkeys and leaf cutter ants while gaining insight into the Mayan culture and its use of medicinal plants. On the coral reef, the longest in the Western Hemisphere, swim with brilliantly colored reef fish among the diverse assemblage of corals, sponges, and other invertebrates.
In Guatemala, spend time in the village of Flores on Lake Peten Itza and connect science and medicine of pre-Columbian Mayan civilization to our modern challenges at one of the largest archaeological sites in the region. Guatemala portion subject to change.
Participants will reside in 4 different accommodation sites throughout Belize and Guatemala. The Belize Zoo and Tropical Education Center offers comfortable dormitory style accommodations which are equipped with hot and cold showers restrooms wash house and study area. All rooms have 110V outlets ceiling or standing fans and fresh linen is provided. Blue Creek is a small Mayan Village that offers rustic cabins which vary in size and accommodate 2 to 10 individuals. There is no furniture drawers or closets. Bathrooms with toilets and showers are located in a central common building. Virtually everyone bathes in the creek using biodegradable camp soap. South Water Caye offers a dorm with bunk beds and restrooms with showers and hot and cold running water. In Guatemala students will lodge at the Gringo Perdido Ecological Inn on Lake Peten Itza. Participants will need to pack bed linens and towels as they are NOT provided at Blue Creek and South Water Caye.
