Copan itself is a great little town and a visit to Copan is not complete without a visit to it's main attraction, the ruins. perhaps not as architecturely impressive as Tikal or Chichenitza but the beauty of Copan ruins is the peaceful setting, the nature which is everywhere and the fantastic museum on site. more

When you cross the border from Guatemala, just 30 minutes away, you start arrive to a little town called Copan. Copan is filled with little shops, stone streets, you can see hondurenos rolling tobacco in the streets and at night the town transformes into a great place to go dancing with live music! When you arrive to the ruins (like... more

We took the five hour trip on a Hedman Alas Bus from Guatemala City to the Copan Ruins. They are located just a few kilometers across the Guatemala-Honduras border in Honduras. The area that the ruins cover is larger than that covered by Chichen Itza but not as large as the area covered by Tikal. The structures are not as... more

The ruins of Copan are simply beautiful and so interesting. They are set among acacias and huge ancient leafy trees and offer a beautiful view of Copan and the surrounding mountains. There are many macaws in the area, which are great to see in the wild. The ruins are well-preserved, and easier to climb than larger pyramids. Also, the history... more