Preservation of the Archaeological Site of Curruste, San Pedro Sula

$60K USD

Funder	Department of State
Recipient Organization	U.S. Government - Department of State
Country	Honduras
Start Date	Apr 28, 2006
End Date	Sep 02, 2009
Duration	1,223 days
Number of Grantees	2
Roles	Recipient
Data Source	US Foreign Aid
Grant ID	`77285-48`

Grant Description

To support the preservation and sustainable development of the Curruste archaeological site, which dates to the Late Classic Period (650-950 AD).

The site reveals evidence of a complex cultural settlement that was not Maya, but maintained relations with Maya groups in neighboring countries, as well as other cultures in Nicaragua and Costa Rica.

The project will serve as a model for ecotourism that can be used throughout the country as Honduras works to develop their tourism industry.