mexico LAW & CULTURE Journey to Mexico City & Teotihuacán November 8-12, 2018 Organized by CLE Abroad CST

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1 LAW & CULTURE mexico Journey to Mexico City & Teotihuacán November 8-12, 2018 Organized by CLE Abroad CST CLE Abroad is a division of Beyond Borders Travel

2 ITINERARY (Subject to Change) DAY 1 thursday, november 8 Mexico City (D) Upon arrival to Mexico City International Airport (MEX), participants will be escorted to our hotel. Afternoon Check into the W Hotel Mexico City. Campos Eliseos 252, Chapultepec, Polanco Prior to our evening s activities, you may choose to explore the surrounding areas of Polanco and Condesa, relax at the hotel, or have a drink at a nearby bar. 5:00 pm LEGAL HISTORY OF MEXICO: FROM THE ERA OF EXPLORATION OF THE NEW WORLD TO THE PRESENT DAY Presentation by Dr. Francisco Avalos. In this lecture, Dr. Avalos will detail the legal traditions of Mexico beginning with the earliest periods of the Aztec Empire, Spanish conquest and colonial dominion, Independence, French occupation, Revolutionary Mexico, the PRI and present day. Sharing specific stories and anecdotal precedent of each historical period, Francisco s historical overview will cover the origins and legal basis of laws including the evolution of Mexico s Constitution, criminal, civil and commercial codes and procedures, as well the social applications and legal institutions of each historical period. 6:30 pm Following our lecture, Welcome Reception at hotel before departing for dinner. 8:00 pm Welcome Dinner at Merotoro. DAY 2 friday, november 9 Mexico City, Historic Center (B,L) Complimentary breakfast is served daily in our hotel. 9:00 am Depart from hotel and visit the City s Historic Center for a morning tour focusing on Muralism, accompanied by art historian James Oles. James will be taking us through some of the most notable Mural works of the 20th century Muralism movement led by Diego Rivera, José Clemente Orozco and David Alfaro Siqueiros.

3 On the tour we see the Suprema Corte (Supreme Court) layered with justice themed murals and the Palacio Nacional (National Palace), including the Masterwork of Diego Rivera entitled Epopeya del Pueblo Mexicano depicting the history and diaspora of the Mexican people from the point of view of the artist. In this district, we visit some of the city s most important landmarks: Zócalo, Metropolitan Cathedral and Templo Mayor. Time permitting, we visit the Palacio de Bellas Artes. We continue to the Palacio Legislativo de San Lázaro, the main seat of Mexico s legislative power, to learn about Mexico s political systems and current political climate. 11:30 am MEXICAN POLITICAL SYSTEMS AND CURRENT LEGAL ISSUES In this official visit, we enjoy a private tour of the Palacio Legislativo and discuss current issues and hotly debated legal topics related to Mexican governance with public officials and legal advisors to Mexico s Congress. Topics will include corruption, drug trafficking and human rights. 1:00 pm Group lunch at Azul Historico. Afternoon free. Dinner on your own. Optional visit to Lucha Libre match (Fridays only - tickets must be purchased in advanced.) DAY 3 Saturday, November 10 Mexico City, South (B,L,D) 9:30 am Depart for the Frida Kahlo Museum, also known as Casa Azul. 11:30 am We continue for a visit to Mexico s finest university, Universidad Nacional Autónoma de México (UNAM). After a brief campus tour, we visit the Law School and host a panel of Mexican law students for an interactive dialogue on comparative legal education. 1:00 pm We continue to Xochimilco, an UNESCO World Heritage Site and of utmost cultural and environmental importance. Here we learn about the history of this area and taste some of the local cuisine aboard the trajineras, colorful boats that resemble a Venetian gondola. We float around in a lovely and calm stroll through the canals filled with native flora, and great bird watching! Time permitting, we visit the Museo Dolores Olmedo where we will tour the collections of Kahlo and Rivera as well as the gardens filled with peacocks and Xoloitzcuintli (also known as Xolos or Mexican hairless dogs.)

4 On the way back to our hotel, we stop at the San Angel Bazaar for its famous Saturday market. 7:30 pm Mezcal Tasting and snacks at Fonda Fina. DAY 4 Sunday, November 11 Teotihuacán (B,L,D) Today for the Teotihuacan tour, please wear comfortable, closed-toed and sturdy walking shoes and protection from the sun (hat, sunscreen). 8:30 am Depart hotel with Anthropologist Jorge Archer. Travel time to Teotihuacán: 1½ hours. Our tour will include stops along some of the most relevant and iconic monuments in the site including the Quetzalcoatl Temple, Moon and Sun Pyramids and examples of original Mural painting. 1:00 pm Group lunch at Villas Arqueologicas traditional Mexican cuisine and a unique location within the Teotihuacán site. 3:00 pm Return to Mexico City for our guided tour of the Anthropology Museum, highlighting the Museum s most important pieces. 9:00 pm Farewell dinner at Dulce Patria by celebrity Chef Martha Ortiz Chapa. DAY 5 Monday, November 12 U.S. Veteran s Day (B) Optional morning activities depending on departure time. * Please note: This is a Model Working Itinerary. All programs are customized with input from lead organization. There may be some changes, additions and/or subtractions to the Final Itinerary. All venues and artist s studios are subject to final confirmations. Be assured that any changes made will be done to enhance the total program, and to promote a smooth operation of the tour.

5 TRIP COST 5 DAYS AND 4 NIGHTS DOUBLE, PER PERSON: $2,995 SINGLE OCCUPANCY: $3,675 CUSTOM DESIGNED PROGRAM INCLUDES Itinerary design and coordination 5 Star accommodations (standard room) All ground transportation throughout trip equipped with water Full time private tour escort Daily breakfast and meals as listed in itinerary (including tips) Entrance fees to museums and public buildings listed in itinerary Private music and dance performances excludes Airfare to/from Mexico City (e.g., NYC MEX, MEX NYC) Airline baggage fees Gratuities for guide and driver Meals other than listed on itinerary Individualized hotel expenses (mini bar, room service, laundry fees, etc) Trip cancellation insurance

6 NYS ACADEMY OF TRIAL LAWYERS LAW & CULTURE: MEXICO CITY REGISTRATION FORM NOVEMBER 8-12, 2018 If reserving space in a double, please indicate names of both parties. Payment must accompany this form to confirm participation. Complete one form per room. Please note your passport must be valid at the time of entry into Colombia. PARTICIPANT INFORMATION: GUEST 1 ADDRESS PHONE ** LAST NAME (AS SHOWN ON PASSPORT) FIRST NAME MIDDLE STREET ADDRESS CITY STATE ZIP CODE HOME CELL OFFICE ** ALL INFORMATION, FORMS, CONFIRMATIONS, AND INVOICES ARE SENT ELECTRONICALLY. ALT GUEST 2* ADDRESS PHONE LAST NAME (AS SHOWN ON PASSPORT) FIRST NAME MIDDLE STREET ADDRESS CITY STATE ZIP CODE HOME CELL OFFICE ** ALT ** ALL INFORMATION, FORMS, CONFIRMATIONS, AND INVOICES ARE SENT ELECTRONICALLY. * INVOICE INDIVIDUALLY DEPOSITS SENT SEPARATELY ACCOMMODATIONS: (COST PER PERSON) DOUBLE ROOM $2,995 IF RESERVING SPACE IN DOUBLE OCCUPANCY, PLEASE PROVIDE BOTH NAMES AND INDICATE: 1 KING BED 2 TWIN BEDS SINGLE ROOM $3,675 Total amount of check $. Enclose your deposit check payable to CLE Abroad for the amount of $1,000 per person to reserve your space. Deposit due no later than August 29, Upon receipt of your deposit, a letter of confirmation will be sent to you electronically. Additional information and forms to be completed and returned will be sent at a later date. An invoice for the remaining balance owed will be included at that time. Full payment is due by September 10, PAYMENT: Payments are nontransferable and nonrefundable after the dates noted in the cancellation policy CREDIT CARDS ARE NOT ACCEPTED CANCELLATION POLICY: $1,000 deposit is non-refundable Cancellations after September 10, 2018 will forfeit entire cost of trip All cancellations must be made in writing via to the Laura Adams at Laura@CLE-Abroad.com. By signing below, I hereby agree to the aforementioned cancellation policy. Signature: Date: We strongly recommend you purchase Trip Cancellation Insurance to cover unforeseen circumstances requiring cancellation of your travel. Information on acquiring trip insurance will be sent to you with your letter of confirmation. You will have two weeks from the date of confirmation to apply for insurance for coverage of pre-existing conditions. Please return this form along with your check made payable to CLE ABROAD to: CLE ABROAD 1215 EL PAISANO DRIVE FALLBROOK, CA QUESTIONS MAY BE DIRECTED TO DANI PEREZ OR LAURA ADAMS AT (760) CLE ABROAD IS A DIVISION OF BEYOND BORDERS TRAVEL & CUBA CULTURAL TRAVEL