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Colonial & Caribbean Snow Bird Fly-in
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General Overview
8 Days/7 nights
Departs from Key West, FL on Saturday
Returns to Key West, FL on Saturday
Trip limited to a maximum of 15 aircraft
Minimum number of aircraft required for tour: 5
If you are looking for more than a beach vacation, or if you are interested in experiencing more of Mexico’s rich history -the prehispanic Mayan splendor and colonial times-, and still have time to relax on the sandy beaches of a Caribbean island, this is the trip for you! Our trip starts in colonial Merida, also known as the “White City”. We will take a tour along one of the most interesting regions of the ancient Mayan civilization and visit the magnificent site of Uxmal. Next, we will visit the colonial walled city of Campeche declared World Cultural Heritage Site by the UNESCO in 1999 and tour the ancient Mayan regional capital of Edzná. Our colonial experience includes visits to two restored Haciendas. The last part of the trip is spent on the beautiful quaint island of Cozumel where you will find time to relax and unwind on sandy white beaches.
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$350 Airplane registration (non-refundable) |
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$1,950 per person double occupancy |
Cost per additional person or for single occupancy available upon request.
Navigation Information
Our route will take us through the U.S. ADIZ, Cuban FIR and Mexican FIR’s. Life jackets and life rafts are required for this trip. These may be purchased or rented prior to your trip from a number of FBO’s or Pilot Shops. Visit the LINKS page of the CST website for more information.
KEYW – MMMD |
488 NM
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MMMD - MMCP |
82 NM
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MMCP –MID- CZA- MMCZ |
238 NM
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MMCZ-KEYW |
385 NM
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Total distance: |
1,193 NM |
Longest leg: |
488 NM |
Longest over-water leg: |
406 NM |
Charts required: |
Jeppesen trip kit, ONC J25 (included) |
Airports of landing
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ICAO Identifier
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IATA Identifier
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Runway length
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Key West
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KEYW
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EYW
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4,801 FT
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Merida
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MMMD
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MID
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10,499 FT
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Campeche
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MMCP
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CPE
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8,202 FT
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Cozumel
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MMCZ
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CZM
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8,858 FT
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Itinerary
There will be a pre-flight briefing Friday, at 7:00 pm at the Best Western Key Ambassador Resort Inn for those participants who have arrived (pre-flight briefing location to be confirmed). The group will meet at the Key West airport FBO (Island City Flying Service) on Saturday, at 7:30am for a final trip review and briefing.
Day 1 Saturday |
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Leave from Key West, Florida to Merida International Airport. Clear customs and immigration and transfer to Hotel. Refuel upon arrival. Check in, relax and tour the colonial city of Merida, the colonial downtown and the magnificent Paseo de Montejo boulevard. Meet later for dinner at hotel.
Meals Included: Dinner
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Day 2 Sunday |
Group Activity: Day adventure trip by bus (or van) to explore the beauty and history of the Yucatan. We will explore an underground cavern, visit two major archaeological sites and finish with dinner at a restored Hacienda. Pre-dinner briefing for the flight to Campeche.
Meals Included: ALL (Lunch will be a box lunch)
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Day 3 Monday |
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Morning departure to the colonial jewel of Campeche. This is the only walled city preserved to this date in Mexico and was declared World Cultural Heritage Site in 1999. Transfer to hotel, check in. Enjoy the afternoon touring the city centre, its magnificent churches, bulwarks, forts and museums. Meet for dinner at hotel.
Meals Included: Breakfast and Dinner
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Day 4 Tuesday |
Group Activity: Day trip to the Mayan archaeological site of Edzna and lunch at a restored Hacienda. Pre-dinner briefing for the flight to Cozumel.
Meals Included: Breakfast and Lunch
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Day 5 Wednesday |
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The group will depart Campeche for Cozumel in the morning. After checking in at our hotel in Cozumel you will have some time to relax on the beach. Enjoy complimentary snorkeling, kayaks and windsurfing equipment.
Meals Included: ALL
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Day 6 Thursday |
Enjoy another day on the beach. Participants may wish to explore the island, snorkel, scuba dive, fish or any other of the many exciting possibilities Cozumel has to offer.
Meals Included: ALL
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Day 7 Friday |
Spend last day on the beach. Enjoy the sun, water and margaritas!
Group Activity: Night out in San Miguel Village for some shopping and a Mexican Gourmet farewell dinner with live music.
Meals Included: ALL
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Day 8 Saturday |
Transfer to Cozumel International Airport and return to Key West, Florida
Meals Included:Breakfast
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