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Chazen Study Tour
Mexico
May 12th – May 20th 2018
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Trip Organizers
Clemente
• Class of 2019 Cluster C
• Lifelong Mexico City
resident
• Multi-generational family
presence in Mexico City
• Professional experience in
Mexico City in Finance and
Fin-Tech Entrepreneurship
• One of two Mexicans at
CBS
• CReyesretana@gsb
Sherie “Berry”
• Class of 2019 Cluster D
• Veteran CBS organizer –
successfully led the 2017
Greece World Tour trip
despite no prior experience
in the country
• SZhou19@gsb
Jamsheer “Sheer”
• Class of 2019 Cluster D
• 2 years of consulting
experience in Mexico City
• Strong contacts in the
energy, infrastructure and
public policy space
• JAnklesaria19@gsb
Vincent “Tri-State Vinny”
• Class of 2019 Cluster D
• World traveler
• Logistical ninja
• Has been to Playa
• VSu19@gsb
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Travel Map
Mexico
City
Oaxaca
Holbox OPTIONAL
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Beyond Playa – See the Real Mexico
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Mexico City
• Explore the business and cultural heart of Mexico
• Focal point of US’ 3rd largest trading partner
• Meet with key business and policy leaders of N. America
Oaxaca
• Spend the weekend in a colonial town
• Tour the pyramids
• Enjoy local cuisine and small batch mezcal
Holbox Island (Optional)
• Pristine beaches
• Swim with whale sharks and manta rays
• Free accommodations on prime beach location
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Mexico City
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Experience: Arts, culture, & history
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Frida Kahlo Museum
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Museo Nacional de Antropología
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Castillo de Chapultepec
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Museo Jumex
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San Angel Art Market
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Teotihuacan: City of the Gods
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Indulge: World class food scene
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Dinner with Chef Enrique Olvera at
Pujol - No. 20 of World’s 50 Best Restaurants
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Dinner at Quintonil – No. 22 of World’s
50 Best Restaurants
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Rosetta – Lat Am’s best female chef
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Nightlife as a local
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Explore: Rapidly growing economy
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Private high profile meet and greets
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Discuss tech growth in Lat Am
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Gain insight from leading investors
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Meet Endeavor backed start-ups
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Private Tour of Grupo Modelo
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Other Potential Company Visits
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Oaxaca
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Pluma Hidalgo
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Museum of Philately
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The Church of Santo Domingo
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Market Benito Juarez
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Monte Alban
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Holbox Island (Optional)
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Unwind on a secluded island beach
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Explore a quiet town
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Enjoy authentic coastal cuisine
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Make new friends in the ocean
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Tentative ItineraryDay Plans
Saturday, May 12 Arrive in Mexico City
Explore San Angel Market, Frida Kahlo House, Coyoacan
Welcome Dinner at Quintonil
Sunday, May 13 Visit Palacio Nacional, Zocalo Square, Bellas Artes, Museums,
and Chapultepec Castle
Monday, May 14 *Company Visits*
Tuesday, May 15 *Company Visits*
Evening Reception at Endeavor office
Wednesday, May 16 Day trip to Teotihuacan (City of Gods)
Thursday, May 17 *Company Visits*
Evening Reception at the home of the Former US Ambassador
to Mexico
Friday, May 18 *Company Visits*
Fly to Oaxaca
Saturday, May 19 Explore Oaxaca
Sunday, May 20 Fly home or
Optional follow-on trip to Holbox island
All proposed activities and costs are tentative and subject to change upon finalization of tour
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I’m intrigued…talk money to me
Budget: $1,300 - $1,600
Included
Lodging at 4/5* hotels (8 nights)
- Lodging on Holbox island is courtesy of the Reyes-Retana family
Intra-Country Travel
- Ground transport in Mexico City
- Flight to Oaxaca
Most meals, including Pujol, Quintonil, and Rosetta
Activities
- Museums
- Day trip to Teotihuacan
Miscellaneous (speaker gifts, reading packets, etc.)
Not Included
International airfare
Optional activities
Personal expenditures
All proposed activities and costs are tentative and subject to change upon finalization of tour
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What else do I need to know?
Key PointsFull-time Business School students only (no significant others, no shadowing)
Students with holds on their accounts are unable to participate
Students are required to attend the entire study tour
All company visits are mandatory
No swapping
All second year students are welcome to bid [NOTE: CBS Graduation (Sun, May
13) and University Commencement (Wed, May 16) overlap with this study tour]
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Sign me up!
Bidding site https://chazentours.gsb.columbia.edu/
Biddable Spots 16
Bidding Period February 13, 2pm - February 20, 4pm
Bidding results February 21, noon
Zero bid point waitlist Opens February 13, 2pm
$500 non-refundable
deposit
To secure your spot, you must pay a $500 deposit within 48
hours of winning the bid
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We hope to have the privilege of
traveling with you
For questions reach out to our student contact:
Jamsheer Anklesaria [email protected]