Flight from Houston to San Pedro Sula. We will check-in at our hotel and relax after a long day of travel. Following dinner, there will be a general orientation session to our Honduras Field Course. The extensive grounds of the Archaeological Park contain the remains of numerous majestic temples and pyramids embellished with literally thousands of sculptures.
Research is still underway here, as new discoveries are still being made.
The latter is thought to have been a luxurious residential compound, that once housed more than 250 people. Lunch will be at a scenic lakeside location, as we will have an opportunity to try some black bass and other fish the lake is known for. Following lunch, we will have a brief discussion about the Yojoa Lake ecosystem, environmental issues and present conservation efforts. The area around the lake has extremely high biodiversity and was declared a Wildlife Reserve by the Honduran government in 1971. It is also home to a Mayan archaeological site.