More than 3,000 years ago, a civilization emerged from the humid forests of Central America, flourished for nearly 600 years, and then vanished. In that time, they created a complex writing system, devised a calendar equivalent to our own, introduced the concept of zero in mathematics, predicted lunar and solar eclipses, and built the tallest structures in the Western Hemisphere—and all while Paris was just a sleepy village. Their ghostly remnants are scattered across five countries in an ancient, 1,500-mile trade ring known as La Ruta Maya. From ruins to rituals to rural villages, we'll trace the footsteps of this enigmatic culture as only OAT can—in our trademark small groups. Along the way, we'll meet modern-day descendants preserving the Maya legacy in their jade carvings, colorful weavings, and warm hospitality. Join us as we travel back in time to explore the Route of the Maya.

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1 Fly from U.S.to San Salvador : Radisson Plaza San Salvador or similar
2 San Salvador, El Salvador/Copán, Honduras : Hotel Posada Real de Copán or similar
Meals: 1B, 1L, 1D
3 Copán : Hotel Posada Real de Copán or similar
Meals: 1B, 1L
4 Guatemala City : Hotel Stofella or similar
Meals: 1B
5 Guatemala City/Antigua : Posada El Antano or La Casona de Antigua or similar
Meals: 1B, 1L, 1D
6-7 Antigua : Posada El Antano or La Casona de Antigua or similar
Meals: 2B, 1D
8-9 Antigua/Panajachel : Porta Hotel del Lago or similar
Meals: 2B, 2L, 1D
10 Panajachel/Flores : Villa Maya Lodge or similar
Meals: 1B
11 Flores/Tikal : Villa Maya Lodge or similar
Meals: 1B, 1L
12 Flores/Belize City, Belize : Belize Biltmore Plaza Hotel or similar
Meals: 1B, 1L, 1D
13 Belize : Belize Biltmore Plaza Hotel or similar
Meals: 1B, 1L, 1D
14 Belize /Return to U.S
Meals: 1B