El proyecto costa escondida: Arqueología y compromiso comunitario a lo largo de la Costa Norte de Quintana Roo, México

Abstract

We established the Costa Escondida Project in 2006 to investigate the pre-contact and historic maritime cultures and landscape of northern Quintana Roo, Mexico. While removed from the major tourist centers of the Caribbean coast, this area has a burgeoning ecotourism industry associated with Isla Holbox. This paper will discuss our experiences as an archaeologically focused project working with the various stakeholders in the region, and more importantly, outline a research strategy that is transparent and will actively engage these stakeholders as the project progresses.