Fulbright-Hays Summer Seminar 2010 Mexico route

“INSIDE MEXICO: A Journey Through History and Society”

This year, the Seminar will travel through eight different states in Mexico, including Quintana Roo, Yucatán, Campeche, Chiapas, Oaxaca, Veracruz, Puebla and the Federal District.

1. Cancún, Quintana Roo. World-known resort and our entry gate to Mexico’s complex realities.
2. Valladolid, Yucatán. A quiet provincial town close to archaeological sites such as Chichén Itzá.
3. Mérida, Yucatán. XIXth-century architecture adds charm to the capital of the peninsula.
4. Campeche, Campeche. Once the prey of pirates, this old port enjoys a new prosperity.
5. Palenque, Chiapas. The surrounding greenery enhances the appeal of this most impressive Mayan site.
6. San Cristóbal de las Casas, Chiapas. Nestled on the highlands, the city made famous by the Zapatistas is a showcase for indigenous traditions best kept in nearby communities.
7. Tuxtla Gutiérrez, Chiapas. State capital and close to the Sumidero canyon.
8. Oaxaca, Oaxaca. A powerful mixture of art, ruins and indigenous presence.
9. Veracruz, Veracruz. Vivaciously charming, it is the busiest port of Mexico .
10. Xalapa, Veracruz. A city with a vibrant student life and the state capital.
11. Puebla, Puebla. A colonial stronghold and industrious town renowned for its religious conservatism.
12. Mexico City, a megalopolis no word can simply describe.