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BOOKING **
11 DAYS / 9DAYS ON THE RIVER……..$1,000.00 U.S. CONTACT: E-MAIL STEVE PRE-PAYMENT To
reserve a place please send a 50% deposit to: Please make checks payable to: J.L.Kornher The balance can be paid upon arrival in Palenque. ITINERARY Day 1 Meet in Panchan Hotel, Palenque by Mid afternoon CAMPING Since
we will be camping on sandy beaches we won’t have to deal with
many of the discomforts and precautions involved in setting up camp
under the jungle
canopy. We have run an entire trip without setting up a single tent
(no rain no bugs). But a well screened tent is a necessary precaution Few bugs visit the beaches during the month of March and most are friendly. We have found gnats to be more of a problem then mosquitoes and then only for about thirty minutes both morning and evening. We have yet to encounter swarms of mosquitoes. If it does not rain you can sleep comfortably with just a sheet and blanket. If we have a day or two of rain, polypropylene or wool long-johns, or a light weight sleeping bag are recommended. Shorts, river sandals and socks are appropriate for camp but you will need a long sleeved shirt and long pants to go “trekking” in the rainforest. During the day dress to go swimming from the boats but have a hat and light shirt handy to avoid sunburn. MEDICATIONS The most common affliction of travelers is what they refer to in Mexico as, “tourista”. If this is your first time to Mexico don’t eat anything sold by the street vendors no matter how good it smells. Avoid uncooked foods and drink only purified or bottled water or beverages. If you have any particular allergies i.e., insect bites, sulfa, penicillin, etc., consult your doctor and lets us know if special medication is needed. We advise that any lotions, creams, insect repellants, etc., that have not been used by a person prior to the trip should be tested to check for allergic reactions. Malaria has been officially eradicated in Mexico. However, the Guatemalan mosquitoes are unaware of this fact. There are enough cases during the year to make taking the medication prudent. Ask your Doctor for his preference of malaria pills and dosage (Because of adverse reactions some people have to some of the malaria prophylaxis medicines, many people prefer not to take the medications but take other precautions like; using good bug dope liberally and covering up legs and arms in early morning and evenings and sleeping well protected by good mosquito netting). Very important is to carry your personal anti-fungal cream or spray. PERSONAL GEAR LIST Sleeping bag- small,
light synthetic or similar poly blanket Optional REMEMBER: You will get wet daily on the river, if from nothing less than diving off the rafts for heat and sun relief. Sunburn protection is high priority, hence cotton or nylon clothing to wear and swim in during the day. Tennis shoes are a must! Days are hot, nights may be cool, hence fleece jacket or sweater. DON’T OVERPACK! You need only minimal gear. One “Bill’s Bag” (rubber river bag) for every two people. Space and weight are limited. If you want to bring something not on this list, please advise us. If it doesn’t fit, it doesn’t go. USEFUL LINKS One Participant's Account of the Adventure:
A global journal of practical ecotourism Hotel El Panchan Palenque, Chiapas, Mexico The Group of the Cross Project Foundation for the Advancement of Mesoamerican Studies The Mesoamerica Center at the University of Texas at Austin The Usumacinta River Planeta World Guide - Exploring the Mundo Maya HACH WINIK
A. THE MAYA Linda Schele
and David Freidel Carolyn Tate Michael Coe Linda Schele
and Mary Ellen Millar Dennis Tedlock
Christopher
Shaw Teobert Maler C. FLORA AND FUANA Norman Myers |
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