2018-Jan: Cancun/Chitchen Itza and Chiapas-Ancient Maya-Yucatan, Mexico/Level 2

Tentative Trip.

Let's visit the new Wonder of the World: Chitchen Itza-Ancient Maya Urban Design in the Yucatan, Mexico and Cancun. If we have enough interest, Chiapas: home to the ancient Mayan (https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Maya_civilization) ruins of Palenque (https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Palenque), Yaxchilán (https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Yaxchil%C3%A1n), Bonampak (https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Bonampak), Chinkultic (https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Chinkultic) and Toniná (https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Tonin%C3%A1)

Tentative Schedule: Jan 17 to Jan 21 (5 days/4 nights) or extend Part 2: Jan 21 - 27 (Chiapas)

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Photo from online (Cancun)

Cost Estimate:

1. Airfare RT: $250 - $400 SNA/LAX to Cancun
2. Lodging, Domestic Flights and Land Tours with transportation and tour guides will update (Estimate $699+ to $1399+)

Deposit and Cancellations:

***If you need to cancel, the deposit amount is non-refundable ($500 due by Dec 5, 2017. Payment after the due day will add 10% or more depending on booking and spaces are available).

***Total Estimate Trip Cost due by Dec 20, 2017.

***Cancellation on Jan 10 or after, total trip cost is forfeit.

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Photo from online (Chitchen Itza)

Requirements:

1. Had joined HikingOC on local hikes and conditioning hikes through out the years.
2. Indicate if you are not a moderate (level 2) hiker and like to join in the tourist group.

GENERAL RATING/DIFFICULTY: All Levels, but ideally level 2 for hiking pace and EXPLORATORY. Click RATING TABLE (http://files.meetup.com/1554500/RATING%20TABLE.pdf) to learn more about hike levels

Itineraries

Part 1: Days 1 to 5 (Jan 17 - 21, 2018)

To be updated

Part 2: Days 6-10 (Jan 21 - 27, 2018)

To be updated

Tentative Activities: Sightseeing, walking, hiking, river rafting, kayaking, zip lining, fishing, swimming, wildlife viewing and much more...

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Photo from online (Chiapas-Agua Azul waterfalls)

REMINDER:

By joining the meetup, you agree to Meetup Terms of Service releases the Organizer and Assistant Organizers from any liability related to incidents that occur at Meetup gatherings
> YOU acknowledge THAT WE ARE NOT PROFESSIONALS.
> YOU ASSUME RESPONSIBILITY FOR YOURSELF AND YOUR SAFETY
Hiking is a rewarding and pleasant activity in nature, but there are certain dangers you should be aware of. Those include, but are not limited to, trip and fall injuries, bee stings, poison oak exposure, ticks, snake bites, coyotes, mountain lions or wildlife. By signing up for this event, you agree to hold harmless the hike organizer, assistant organizers and other participants for any injuries sustained during this hike***

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Photo online (Palenque)