Maya Archaeological Project
Belize
Summer 2010
Accommodations
Our laboratory and living quarters will be based in the town of San Ignacio, which is a popular tourist destination in the foothills of western Belize. The team will stay at the Midas Resort on the Macal River in San Ignacio (www.midasbelize.com), where students will be encouraged to take part in the daily lives of Belizeans in town. Activities range from swimming in the river, shopping at the market, playing sports with others and just generally enjoying the carefree life of living in Belize. Our living arrangements will provide a perfect balance of serious opportunities to learn via lectures and laboratory work and integrating with the local townspeople.
The UCLA International Education Office reserves the right to change the housing location. Should this become necessary, we will arrange comparable accommodations elsewhere.Meals
Monday through Friday, breakfast, lunch and dinner is provided by the program. Students are responsible for their weekend meals. Please let us know when you apply for this program if you have special dietary needs, as well as any medical or physical conditions. We will advise you accordingly.
Excursions
Required field trips to local important Maya sites will be conducted on weekends, usually on Saturdays. Sites that the team will visit include Xunantunich, Caracol and Cahal Pech, with an optional trip to Tikal being offered (for an extra fee).