Plague has left the human race on the brink of extinction. Survivors are scattered. When Gus Thomas learns of a thriving colony in Guatemala, he leads the last Floridians through the jungles of Central America to make contact. But a band of Yucatan survivors, convinced the apocalypse was a sign to return to the ways of their Mayan ancestors, attacks. Gus and his companions must find a way to the peaceful village of Chata Alta or deal with the bloodthirsty progeny of the Mayas.