brand
Copan, Honduras

Copan, Honduras

Room 1
adults

18+ years

2
children

0 - 17 years

0
+ Add room
Accept
Search
By clicking "Search", I agree to the Terms of Use

Copan Honduras

Copán is an archaeological site of the Maya civilization located in the Copán Department of western Honduras, not far from the border with Guatemala. The city was located in the extreme southeast of the Mesoamerican cultural region, on the frontier with the Isthmo-Colombian cultural region. The city has a historical record that spans the greater part of the Classic period and has been reconstructed in detail by archaeologists and epigraphers. Las Copán Ruinas are the highlight of Copán. Although quite extensive, they are not as huge as Tikal in Guatemala or Teotihuacan in Mexico, but there is more sculpture here than any other Pre-Columbian city. The ruins are prized for the carved stellae of ancient rulers, and the well preserved hieryoglyphics including the hieryoglyphic stairway. Also in the archeological park is a marvelous Mayan museum (entry $7/person) with a reconstructed temple and fabulous artifacts. It's recommended to be there when it opens at 8AM, as the site gets very hot by mid-day. Hire a guide at the entrance to the ruins for $25 divided between however many people you can collect. Cesar (30s, good accented English) and Antonio (60s, few teeth, excellent English) are recommended if they're around. Besides the ruins, the countryside is attractive. Slow paced local life is quite calm, and farming of corn, beans, coffee, and tobacco is the main vocation.
Wikipedia
Recommended airport
La Mesa Intl (SAP)
Points of interest
  • Copan´s Ruins
  • City Centre

Our ideas

See all ideas

Mundo Maya Arqueológico al Completo - 14 días

19 Destinations 13 Nights
Holidays package
Image - Mundo Maya Arqueológico al Completo - 14 días
From US$3,767 Per person
See
Destinations: Guatemala City, Chichicastenango, Atitlan lake, San Juan La Laguna, Santiago Atitlan, Atitlan lake, Tecpán, La Antigua Guatemala, Copan, Izabal, Dulce River, Livingston, Flores GMT, Tikal, Flores GMT, Palenque, Campeche, Uxmal, Merida, Chichen Itza, Cancun
Pickup point: Guatemala City

MTPE: 50033 GRAN TRIÁNGULO CENTROAMERICANO DESDE CHICLAYO

5 Destinations 2 Transports 8 Nights
Holidays package
Image - MTPE: 50033 GRAN TRIÁNGULO CENTROAMERICANO DESDE CHICLAYO
From US$2,234 Per person
See
Destinations: Guatemala City, Copan, San Salvador, La Antigua Guatemala, Lima

MTPE-50007 GRAN TRIÁNGULO CENTROAMERICANO

4 Destinations 2 Transports 7 Nights
Holidays package
Image - MTPE-50007 GRAN TRIÁNGULO CENTROAMERICANO
From US$2,217 Per person
See
Departure:: Lima
Destinations: Guatemala City, Copan, San Salvador, La Antigua Guatemala

Guatemala Caribeño

7 Destinations 8 Nights
Holidays package
Image - Guatemala Caribeño
From US$2,609 Per person
See
Destinations: Guatemala City, La Antigua Guatemala, Atitlan lake, Panajachel, Guatemala City, Copan, Livingston, Flores GMT, Guatemala City
Pickup point: Guatemala City
Contact us