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You want to visit Central America? Get THE BEST out of the experience

Governor General’s Cup Rally of the Americas 1st edition

Mexico – Guatemala

Organized in collaboration with the Aerodromo Eduardo Toledo MX and the Club Aereo del Occidente Guatemala

MEXICO Day 1–Monday, February 20: Flying over water from Key West to Cancun is no longer a concern: Cuba is a safety landing alternative.

Key West (KEYW) → Cancun (MMUN) 353 NM → (expedited Customs clearance & fuel with the support of our friends from Cozumel)

Cozumel (MMCZ) →(E.Toledo) 31 NM 384 NM

Welcome reception and celebration with the Mariachis! Meet Capitan Toledo, Rafael and Moises!

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 .

Aerodromo Eduardo Toledo is the Rally of the Americas official base.

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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 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

settled on the island. 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) 70NM

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 Cozumel → Guatemala City (MGGT) 411 NM→ Quetzaltenango (MGQZ) 59 NM : 470 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!’

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The town is preparing to celebrate the wedding of 24 year old Floridalma and Maurizio!

Floridalma is from Quetzaltenango Mauricio is from Totonicapán YOU ARE ALL INVITED!

It is a great privilege to be invited as friends to share the joy and memorable moments. The 16th century setting provides for a unique and historical experience!

Day 5 & 6: Experience Guatemala in company of Guatemala passionate pilots, family and friends: The program in Quetzaltenango XELA and surroundings will consist in visiting a coffee plantation, a chocolate Factory, the Georginas Hot Springs and the famous Lake Atitlan and surrounding villages. Atitlan is one of the most famous lakes in the world, set amongst mountains and volcanoes covered with blooming wild flowers home to a primarily indigenous community.

Hotel : Hotel Modelo (breakfast included) Day 5 & 6: supper included ____________________________________________________________

Day 7 & 8: Antigua (Guatemala) Sunday Feb. 26 : Quetzaltenango (MGQZ)→ Guatemala City (MGGT) 59 NM Bus to Antigua Antigua UNESCO World Heritage, is among the world’s best preserved 16

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colonial cities that brings you back 300 years. Strolling through town on cobblestone streets, you will experience the splendors of ancient times! It is a tourism oriented City: Art galleries, exhibits, performing arts, popular arts, films, forums, restaurants and cafes, and cultural tourism in general. More than 30 monastic orders built stunning monasteries, convents and cathedrals in town. Its setting is majestic, nestled between three dramatic volcanoes: Agua, Fuego and Acatenango. Guatemala is amazing!

Monday Feb. 27: We will experience an extraordinary view from the top of a mountain, visit a Hobbit home

and enjoy a : Lunch included Hotel: Camino Real Antigua Enjoy the comfort and luxury of this hotel located in the center of the Colonial City

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Day 9 - 10 : Flores & Tikal (Guatemala) 145 NM Tuesday Feb. 28 : Guatemala City (MGGT) → Flores Mundo Maya airport (MGMM)

No time to waste. A bus will take us to the Tikal site reachable in 45 – 60 minutes.

Staying overnight in the jungle is a MUST ! at the lovely and comfortable Jungle lodge: first come first serve: register early Supper & breakfast included Transport & park entry included

Experience the magic of the Peten 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 Peten 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. It is a fascinating site to visit, because of its located in the jungle.

Day 10: Wednesday March 1: Flores

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 onboard a typical Flores tricycle taxi !

Hotel Casona de la Isla:

Hotel ideally lcoated steps from the Cathedral is the best choice to enjoy Flores.

Day 11: THE END Flores (MGMM) → Belize (MZBZ) for fuel 97 NM Belize → Cozumel (MMCZ) Fuel and customs 195 NM Cozumel (MMCZ) → Key West (KEYW) 375 NM __________________________________________________________________________________________

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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 1-2-3

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

Webinar one month prior to departure date

Support provided to file Flight plans and eAPIS manifest

Briefing and flight coordination prior to take off

To register: go to www.airrally.com (Rally of the Americas) For information: Catherine Tobenas Tel.: 450-969-2247 US Tel.: 1 800 709 3209 – email ctobenas@airrally.com