As a program of the UT-Austin Mesoamerica Center, this annual conference draws scholars from a wide spectrum of relevant fields, as well as interested non-professionals, to interact creatively and share the most recent insights on Maya and Mesoamerican research.
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General
Where can I find information about Antigua?
Please visit the following websites if you are looking for information about Antigua in English.
Antigua Daily
Road to Antigua
What brought the change of location from Austin to Antigua, Guatemala?
The Mesoamerica Center has recently acquired a new academic and conference center for Mesoamerican studies, the Casa Herrera, a beautifully restored 17th-century mansion located near the center of Antigua, Guatemala’s colonial capital. The Casa Herrera is a new research, conference and teaching facility operated by the Department of Art and Art History at the University of Texas at Austin in collaboration with the Fundación Pantaleón. We hope to make the Casa Herrera the alternate location of the Maya Meetings and to open the meetings to other constituencies that are unable to come to the U.S. due to the visa regulations.
What is the weather like in Antigua during March?
March is considered the dry season in Antigua and temperatures could reach the upper 90s. Antigua enjoys nice weather all year long, due its location in relation to the tropics. Its high elevation keeps the city from getting too hot in the summer, and the average daytime temperature all year is in the upper 70s. Antigua’s nighttime temperatures sometimes drop into the 60s, requiring a jacket. Antigua does have a rainy season which lasts from May through September. During this season it rains nearly every day in the late afternoon and evening.
What is the exchange rate between Guatemalan Quetzals (GTQ) and U.S. Dollars?
The exchange rate could fluctuate every day. As of October 22, 2009 the rate is USD 1 = GTQ 8.47
For up to date exchange rates, please use the Oanda Currency Converter.
Registration
Do I need a UT EID to register?
No. The site was designed to access with or without a UT EID.
Can I register for more than one workshop?
No. The workshops are intensive and will run March 16-19 from 9:00 am to 4:00 pm. Therefore, participants can only register for one workshop at the time.
Can I register to attend all evening lectures?
Yes. Evening Lectures and keynote speaker events will take place every evening starting at 6:00 pm.
How do I pay for the registration?
Please go to TXShop and click on the workshop and/or lectures and proceed to check out. The registration site was designed to accept major credit cards, so follow the instructions on the page. If you have any questions, please feel free to contact Mrs. Paola Bueché at pbueche@mail.utexas.edu
Does the workshop fee include the sourcebook?
Yes. The workshop fee does include the sourcebook.
Will you provide certificates of assistance?
Yes. Certificates of assistance will be provided upon finishing the workshop.
What events will take place during the Maya Meetings?
The 2010 Maya Meetings will offer a combination of learning workshops and academic lectures, a summary of which can be found on the Meetings page. In January 2010, the full conference program will be posted on the website.
Accomodations
Does the workshop fee include hotel accommodations?
No. The fee does not include hotel accommodations. There are several good travel agencies that provide arrangement for hotel accommodations. Most of the hotels in Antigua offer breakfast included in their room fee. Make sure to ask about breakfast options.
For a list of hotels arranged by price please visit the following websites.
Around Antigua
Guatemala Inns
For a list of travel agencies based in Antigua, please visit the following websites. The Mesoamerica Center and the Maya Meetings does not endorse any of the travel agencies included below. The list is purely informative in nature.
Antigua Tours by Elizabeth Bell
Sin Fronteras Travel Agency
Voyageur Tours
Does the workshop fee include meals?
No. Meals are not included in the workshop fee. The Casa Herrera is located within blocks of many restaurants and deli choices.
Does the workshop fee include coffee breaks?
Yes. Workshop participants will have coffee breaks at 10:15 am and 2:45pm.