Ongoing Projects1. DIPA (Integrated Development of Archaeological Parks)DIPA is a technical team formed in May 2004, headquartered at the Copan Association and directed by Honduran archaeologist, Ricardo Agurcia F. DIPA offers advice to the Honduran Ministry of Tourism (IHT) pertaining to certain aspects of the World Bank-financed Copan Valley Regional Development Project (PDRVC). Learn more about the DIPA project here. 2. Casa K’inich Maya Learning CenterWHY:
To cultivate the next generation of Hondurans to care for the World Heritage Site of Copan, the Copan Association transformed a classroom into a Maya Learning Center for children. WHAT:
After collaborating with Honduran, Guatemalan and US designers, scholars and builders, “Casa K'inich” opened in February 2002. Children learn through play in this interactive learning center. Visitors dress Copan's nobles with magnetized clothes, try on ballgame equipment and watch a re-enactment of the ballgame, practice Maya math and writing and learn how to count in Ch'orti', a Mayan language. Casa K'inich, or "House of the Sun” has been featured in newspapers and magazines in six nations. Since its opening, it has served over 60,000 visitors. WHO:
The Copan Association, the Copan Maya Foundation and PROFUTURO/COHCIT (World Bank), financed this project under the sponsorship of the former First Lady of Honduras, Mrs. Mary de Flores. WHERE:
Casa K’inich was inaugerated March 25, 2008 and now resides in its new location in Fuerte Cabañas overlooking the village of Copan Ruinas. Hours are Tuesday through Sunday 8:00 a.m. – 12:00 noon and 1:00 p.m. – 5:00 p.m. There is no entrance fee. School groups should call ahead to arrange special tours. Casa Kínich operates solely on donations and needs sponsors. For more information on donating please contact us at
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. Casa K’inich Guidebook
The Casa K’inich Teachers Guidebook is a publication written in Spanish that is free to Honduran teachers; it represents a significant step on the journey of cultural literacy in Honduras. This guidebook is currently being rewritten and will be available in June, 2008.
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