Copan, Honduras

Copan, Honduras

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      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.
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      Recommended airport
      La Mesa Intl (SAP)
      Points of interest
      • Copan´s Ruins
      • City Centre

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      Guatemala City · Copan · San Salvador · La Antigua Guatemala
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      San Salvador · Guatemala City · Copan · San Salvador · La Antigua Guatemala
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      Chiclayo
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      San Salvador · Guatemala City · Copan · Santa Ana · Panajachel · La Antigua Guatemala · Panama City · San Salvador
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      San Salvador · Copan · La Antigua Guatemala · Guatemala City
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