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General Overview
7 Days/6 nights
Departs from Brownsville, TX on Sunday, January 25'th, 2009
Returns to Brownsville, TX on Saturday, January 31'st, 2009
Trip limited to a maximum of 15 aircraft
Minimum number of aircraft required for tour: 5
This trip will take you on a historic journey into pre-Columbian and colonial Mexico while focusing on agricultural points of interest along the way. Learn about the splendor of the Mayan civilization, the Spanish Conquest and life during the Colonial period. Our journey begins in Veracruz, the point where Hernan Cortes began his expedition and the Conquest of Mexico. From there we fly to Palenque, considered one of the most beautiful Mayan cities, set on the lush foothills of the Sierra Madre mountains of Chiapas. Next, we travel to the walled city of Campeche, a colonial jewel; its history speaks of the fusion of the Maya and Spanish, colonial wealth and pirate legend. This is a Mayan-Colonial adventure like no other!
Price: |
USD $350 Airplane registration (non-refundable) |
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USD $1,550 per person, double occupancy |
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Cost per additional person or for single occupancy available upon request |
Navigation Information
Our route will take us along the Gulf coast of Mexico where you can enjoy a beautiful view of the coast and miles of beaches.
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Brownsville to Veracruz |
440 NM |
Veracruz to Campeche |
383 NM |
Campeche to Palenque |
170 NM |
Palenque to Veracruz |
263 NM |
Veracruz to Brownsville |
440 NM |
Total distance: |
1,696 NM |
Charts required: |
DOD IFR charts L1/L2 and L3/T3 (included) |
Airports of landing |
ICAO Identifier |
Runway length |
Brownsville |
KBRO |
7,400 FT |
Veracruz |
MMUN |
7,874 FT |
Campeche |
MMCP |
8,202 FT |
Palenque |
MMPQ |
4,921 FT |
Itinerary
Caribbean Sky Tours’ (CST) Mexico Adventure departs from Brownsville, TX on Sunday, January 25'th, 2009 and returns to Brownsville, TX on Saturday, January 31'st, 2009. There will be a pre-flight briefing on Saturday, January 24'th at 7:00 pm for those participants who have arrived (pre-flight briefing location to be confirmed). The group will meet at the Southmost Aviation FBO at the Brownsville, TX at 7:30 am for a final trip review and briefing.
Day 1 Sunday |
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Leave from Brownsville, TX to Veracruz International Airport. Refuel, clear customs and immigration, process entry permits. Transfer to hotel and check in. Participants are free to relax in the city center or take the city bus tour.
Meals Included: Dinner |
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Day 2 Monday |
Group Activity: Early departure by bus or van to Hacienda San Bartolo close to the city of Xalapa for a guided visit of the Hacienda and coffee plantation. The visit includes a tour of the hacienda (estate), tour of the plantation, processing facilities, taste testing and lunch. Upon return to Veracruz there will be a pre-flight briefing before dinner for the flight to Campeche.
Meals Included: Breakfast and Lunch |
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Day 3 Tuesday |
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Transfer to the Veracruz airport for our departure to Campeche. Upon arrival, we will transfer to our hotel on the shores of the Gulf of Mexico. Participants are free to stroll along the boardwalk or along the narrow stone paved streets of the city center.
Meals Included: Breakfast and Dinner
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Day 4 Wednesday |
Group Activity: Group trip to Hacienda Blanca Flor, a local agricultural site. There will a pre-flight briefing before dinner for the trip to Palenque.
Meals Included: Breakfast and Lunch |
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Day 5 Thursday |
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Early morning transfer to the Campeche airport and departure for Palenque. Upon arrival, we will transfer to our hotel set on the foothills of the Sierra Madre mountains. Participants are free to relax at the hotel or take a taxi into the quaint colonial town.
Meals Included: Breakfast and Dinner |
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Day 6 Friday |
Group Activity: We will venture up the mountain to the enigmatic archeological site of Palenque, considered one of the most beautiful. After touring the site we will travel deep further into the mountains to the beautiful turquoise waterfalls of Agua Azul. There will a pre-flight briefing before dinner for the return trip to Brownsville.
Meals Included: Breakfast and Lunch |
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Day 7 Saturday |
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Early morning transfer to the Palenque airport and depart for Veracruz to refuel and complete departure formalities and then depart for Brownsville, TX.
Meals Included: Breakfast. |
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Travel & Medical Insurance
Caribbean Sky Tours recommends that all participants obtain travel insurance and verify that their medical insurance also covers them in Mexico.
Most insurance companies will offer Package or Comprehensive Policies that include coverage for trip interruption, trip cancellation, travel accidents, medical emergencies and emergency medical transportation. Some insurance companies offer “Cancel for Any Reason” policies at an additional cost.
The following link will help you with information on travel insurance policies. It allows you to compare coverages and prices and, if you find a policy that meets your needs, you can purchase it online. A 1-800 number is also provided in case you have any travel insurance related questions.

Sign-up Procedure
To sign-up for this trip, please click on the link below and download trip information and the forms you need to complete. Fill out, sign and send us the required forms. A deposit of US$ 350 for Airplane Registration and 50% of the total cost of the trip will be due when you sign-up.
Please fill out all forms legibly, using block letters.
FAX the completed and signed documents to our Toll Free FAX number 1-888-632-3196 or mail to 411 Walnut St., No. 3094, Green Cove Springs, FL 32043.
Payments can be made with Visa or Mastercard or by sending a check to 411 Walnut St. No. 3094, Green Cove Springs, FL, 32043. Your space will not be reserved until ALL documents have been properly completed and submitted, and the deposit has been received, at which time a confirmation will be sent to you.

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