| The Center for Global Justice is planning a February adventure to Chiapas. A group of no more than 10 people will experience the blend of indigenous culture, crafts, European history and local social economies that entwine in this southern Mexico state. It's a very memorable trip filled with incredible beauty and traditions unique to the region. |
SORRY, THIS TOUR IS NOW FULL!For more info, contact Olivia at admin@globaljusticecenter.org |
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| Feb 19th | Flight from Mexico City to Tuxtla and transportation to our hotel in San Cristobal | |
| Feb 20th |
Sumidero Canyon; an incredible natural wonder that we will explore by boat. Universidad de la Tierra; a school in San Cristobal closely aligned with the Zapatistas' and dedicated to indigenous knowledge and skills. |
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| Feb 21st | Oventic; a Zapatista community where we will request admittance and an overview of life in the autonomous community. | |
| Feb 22nd |
SIPAZ ; an international organization for peace that works relentlessly in protecting indigenous rights and bearing witness to acts that lead to greater violence. Museo de las Trabajadoras; free indigenous clinic and museum run by Sergio Castro, one of the most amazing human beings you'll ever meet. |
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| Feb 23rd |
Na Bolom; the former home of Franz and Gertrude Bolom and now a museum dedicated to the protection of the Lacandon Maya and the preservation of the Chiapas rain forest. DESMI; a local non-profit that supports a "social economy" and many of the indigenous programs around sustainable agriculture, social justice and collective economic models. |
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| Feb 24th |
Chamula and Zinacantan. Indigenous communities, that are unique and unforgettable. Centro de Textile de Mundo Maya; Museum featuring an incredible collection of Mayan weavings from Chiapas and Guatemala. |
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| Feb 25th | Tonina; a remarkable archeology site dating back to approximately 514AD. This early Mayan city is not as well known as Palenque, but well developed and of great historical importance, containing a "great pyramid" and many well preserved stela. | |
| Feb 26th | Transfers to Tuxtla Airport for flight back to Mexico City. | |
| Double Occupancy | $1,100.00 |
Events
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You are invited to join a discussion with filmmaker Santiago Esteinou and Cesar Fierro about the new documentaryThe Freedom of Fierro.
César Fierro has just become a free man, and he needs to rebuild his life after being wrongly sentenced to death in Texas. César spent 40 years in prison before being released... Read more