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Summary description of Delegation #95A:
The alternative Spring Break 2011 delegations will live and learn in rustic buildings in Zapatista civilian centers; travel will be via very basic indigenous, public transportation. The delegations will have extensive face-to-face discussions with Mayan individuals and organizations engaged in directly challenging corporate driven globalization through education, health, commercialization, and alternative indigenous governmental structures. The Zapatista movement will be studied through extensive readings, video presentations, and especially direct conversations with Zapatistas.
Summary Objective of Delegation #95A
Participants in the Alternative Spring Break 2011 will gain an in-depth understanding of the broader Zapatista movement while directly experiencing contemporary realities of the autonomous, indigenous Maya communities of Chiapas, Mexico.
Where:
The location will be set by groups who commit to coming to Chiapas for an Alternate Sring Break experience. We can accomodate several goups who may, in turn, decide to combine efforts or travel independently, based on the needs of the specific goup. Generally, we launch from either Palenque (in the North) or San Cristobal (in the highlands). If a group wanted to arrange more adventurious travel to the more distant caracoles, arrangements could be made with sufficient notice.morning. The airport nearest to San Cristobal de las Casas is Tuxla Gutierrez, Chiapas, Mexico at airport Llano San Juan (TGZ) and participants should allow two hours for travel between Tuxla Gutierrez and San Cristobal. The airport nearest to Palenque is Villa Hermosa (VSA), Tabasco, and participants should allow three hours for travel between Villa hermosa and Palenque. Long distance buses between Mexico City or Cancun and San Cristobal de las Casas are also available. Much more information available from our travel FAQs.
Otherwise, check back here often. We'll update this page as soon as we finalize our plans for the delegation.
Cost for Delegation 95A:
As specialty delegations are planned around the specific time frame and interests of a self identified group, the price structure for specialty delegations is different from our normal trips. Each trip will be priced based on individual factors and considerations. Fees include the cost of food, lodging and transportation during the delegation, as well as a experienced, full-time guide and translator for the duration of the trip. Transportation to Chiapas is not covered, but all transportation between your launch city and any other delegation activity is covered. In addition your fee will pay for a comfortable hotel room on the first night of the trip. Keep in mind that 20% of your delegation fee is considered a tax-deductable donation and will be incorporated into cash grants that go to support Zapatista projects.
Schools for Chiapas Travel Refund Policy
Schools for Chiapas does not provide medical, travel, or any other type of insurance for individuals visiting Chiapas. Delegation participants might consider purchasing insurance from a third party if that is appropriate to their situation. Schools for Chiapas will provide 100% refund of all trip fees upon receiving written notification of cancellation at least two weeks before trip begins. Schools for Chiapas will refund 50% of fees upon receiving written notification of cancellation during the last two weeks (less 24 hours) before the trip is to begin. No refunds for any reason will be made to participants who cancel their trip less than 24 hours before the tripbegins or leave at any time after trip begins.
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