Ecology and Indigenous Cultures in Panama, through Your College

Spend a week discovering the exciting country of Panama this spring, April 14-20, 2012. MC Dean of Math and Science Dr. Margaret Wade will lead a group of adventurous explorers to one of Central America’s most exciting countries.

The course will start with tours of Panama City and the Canal, then move out into the rainforest to visit the Embera people who live along the Chagres River. Mid-week, participants will cruise around the Pearl Islands on a dolphin watching trip and have lunch on Tabago Island. The last two days of the week will be spent among the Kuna people in the San Blas Islands, staying on the beach, snorkeling and learning about the Kuna art panels called "molas."

The price is $1,700/person (based on double occupancy). A $400 deposit is due upon register. The price includes the following:

· Lodging
· Breakfasts and lunches
· Dinners in the San Blas Islands
· All ground and water transportation
· All tour fees
· All entry fees
· Flights to the San Blas Islands
· MEC Instructor
· Lectures

LODGING

Panama City: Toscana Inn Hotel
Hotel services include cable TV, phones, internet, on-site restaurant, a pool, and room service.

San Blas Islands: Yandup Island Lodge
Hotel services include cabanas overhanging the ocean, on site restuarant, and internet service.

FOR MORE INFORMATION

Contact Dr. Margaret Wade, (432) 685-4615, mwade@midland.edu