Governor General s Cup Rally of the Americas 1 st edition Mexico Guatemala

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1 Governor General s Cup Rally of the Americas 1 st edition Mexico Guatemala Organized in collaboration with the Aerodromo Eduardo Toledo MX and the Club Aereo del Occidente Guatemala With the participation of the Municipality of XELA and the Mexican Pilot Association: FEMPPA MEXICO Day 1 Monday, February 20: 428NM Flying over water from Key West to Cancun is no longer a concern: Cuba is a safety landing alternative. MARATHON (KMTH) CANCUN (MMUN) 391NM (Expedited customs clearance & fuel with the support of our friends from Cozumel). CANCUN (MMUN) COZUMEL, E. TOLEDO (20.43N/87.00W) 37 NM Welcome reception and celebration with the Mariachis! Meet Capitan Toledo, Rafael and Moises! 3937 asphal Capt. Toledo is passionate about aviation and an aerobatics pilot. This passion lead him to build his own airport and to invite some of the most famous aerobatic performers every year! AirshowCozumel.com. 1

2 Day 1-2-3: All inclusive Hotel Cozumel and Resort : meals and drinks About Cozumel: an island with natural beauty, rich with Mayan history and culture. Cozumel is world known as one of the best scuba diving locations. Most dive sites are found within the boundaries of Cozumel Reefs National Marine Park, which protects much of the second largest barrier reef system in the world. Created in 1996, the park is home to some 26 types of corals with more than 100 subspecies. Dive center is located at the hotel. Day 2 Tuesday Feb. 21 settled on the island. Discover Cozumel: resorts will not spoil the view as you drive along the beach. Stop for a tequila, enjoy a swim, rest on a hammock enjoying the sea. From the majestic archaeological site in San Gervasio to the rustic, vivid green church in El Cedral, Cozumel has many stories to share since its origins go back to 300 A.D. when the first Mayans Suggested activity: ATVs expedition through 14km of jungle trails, exploring Mayan Caves, and the 16 th century Spanish City of El Cedral. Day 3 Wednesday Feb. 22: Fly your plane to Chichen Iza (MMCT) 86NM Chichen Itza is the 2nd most visited archeological site of Mexico. The Kukulkan Pyramid in Chichen-Itza is known as one of the seven wonders of the world. Just 3 kms away, is one of the most beautiful cenotes in the Yucatan Peninsula: the Cenote Ik Kil (deep natural sinkhole). GUATEMALA Day 4 : Thursday Feb. 23: 463NM COZUMEL (E.TOLEDO) CHETUMAL (MMCM): 137NM CUSTOMS EXIT MEXICO CHETUMAL (MMCM) GUATEMALA CITY (MGGT): 267NM CUSTOMS ENTRY GUATEMALA & FUEL GUATEMALA CITY (MGGT) QUETZALTENANGO(MGQZ) 59 NM The children of Xecaracoj School have been preparing for months to welcome you all at the airport! Bienvenidos en Guatemala, Rally de las Américas! 2

3 Day 4 Program: - Reception at the Airport: Kids will welcome you and be thrilled if you agree to show them around your plane! Welcome committee: Municipal Gov. Representatives and aero club members - Check in at hotel Hotel Pension Bonifaz - Bus tour of the City with guide (covered by Air Rally) - Welcome ceremony at the Quetzaltenango City Hall in presence of dignitaries. - Supper at a restaurant with members of Aero Club with a cultural show Day 5: Experience Guatemala: Guide & transport covered Visit 2 schools: La Esperanza and Xecaracoj deliver school gifts. Visit the National Beer Brewery and the Fuentes Georginas Day 6: Wedding Day! You are all invited! 9:00 AM: Visit old historical church Hermita Concepcion and surrounding or fly with pilots of XELA (transp. & guide incl.) 2:45 PM: transport to the Church: 3:00 PM Attend the wedding of Floridalm and Mauricio. 4:00 PM: Wedding celebration dinner and dance! covered by Air Rally transport included ANTIGUA, GUATEMALA Day 7 Sunday February 26 9:00 AM Bus to Antigua: Stop half way for lunch at Lake Atitlan Check in at the beautiful Camino Real Hotel Antigua UNESCO World Heritage, is among the world s best preserved 16 th Century colonial cities that brings you back 300 years. Strolling through town on cobblestone streets, you will experience the splendors of ancient times! Its setting is majestic, nestled between three dramatic volcanoes: Agua, Fuego and Acatenango. Guatemala is amazing! Day 8 Monday Feb. 27: Visit a coffee Plantation and Hobittenalgo. We will experience an extraordinary view from the top of a mountain: Lunch included 3

4 FLORES & TIKAL, GUATEMALA 9843 ft asphalt no avgas Former MGTK Day 9 Tuesday February 28, 155 NM QUETZALTENANGO (MGQZ) FLORES (MGMM) 155NM Bus back to Quetzaltenango 12:00 Take off to Flores No time to waste. A bus is waiting tol take us to the Tikal site. Staying overnight in the jungle is a MUST! at the lovely and comfortable Jungle lodge: Transport, supper & breakfast included Experience the magic of the Petén jungle and the ancient Maya civilisation. Hear the spider monkeys howler as they swing on the treetops, and the sounds of hundreds of bird species including toucans and macaws. Feel the presence of foxes, pumas and the wild turkeys roaming around. HEAR THE SOUND: CLICK HERE Experience the magic of a sunrise over the ruins of at Tikal buried deep in the Petén jungle. Tikal, UNESCO World Heritage site, most important archaeological discovery of this century, comprising some 3,000 massive stone temples and palaces dating back 6,000 years. Day 10: Wednesday March 1: Flores onboard a typical Flores tricycle taxi! Hotel Casona de la Isla: Transport back to Flores included Hotel ideally lcoated steps from the Cathedral is the best choice to enjoy Flores. Day 11, March 2: 648NM In Flores you will go back in time: Flores is a small village built on an island of Lake Peten Itza. Charming cobbled stone streets and alleys, colourful houses, and a splendid cathedral. Flores hosts lots of inexpensive but good restaurants, hotels, guesthouses, handicraft and souvenir stores. You will enjoy meeting the locals, visiting the town FLORES (MGMM) COZUMEL (MMCZ) for Customs & fuel 273NM COZUMEL (MMCZ) KEY WEST (KEYW) 375NM 4

5 Team registration fee: $ 1,780 per person (double occupancy) Aircraft registration fee: $450 ($200 for crew of 4 or more) 10 nights 11 days Registration fee includes: All accommodations based on double occupancy. All-inclusive at the Hotel Cozumel Day All Breakfast & Hotel taxes + meals listed on the program Landing and parking Air Rally escort and flight coordinators (Speaks fluent Spanish) Kneeboards & Navigation log Tshirts Airport Transport to and from hotel & tours as listed on program Support provided to file Flight plans and eapis manifest Briefing and flight coordination prior to take off Sponsor your Team! Tax deductible Corporate Sponsorship $4000 You are an entrepreneur? You own a business? OR work for a company looking for promotion opportunities? Take advantage of the event exposure and International media to promote your business prior, during and after the event: To register: go to (Rally of the Americas) For information: Catherine Tobenas Tel.: US Tel.: ctobenas@airrally.com The sponsorship will cover the participation of 2: -Team registration for 2 (double occ basis) includes all as described in the program. - Aircraft registration Fee - Logo posting on event banner exposed at every destination, on Airrally.com website and blog. - Sponsor s logo can be applied on aircraft. -Promotional material can be distributed during the event. 5