"Copan Honduras" Copán by vaticanus

Copán Travel Guide: 244 reviews and 935 photos

Sculptures of Venus "Big Eye"

There is a wide range of accomodation in the town and the security situation is excellent.

The magnificent Museo de Escultura (at the site of the ruins) has been completely renovated. Don't skip the city museum off the main plaza which is very good and open seven days a week.

Admission to the site is either in Lempira or US dollars.

Copan occupies an 80 mile long valley on the banks of the Copan River surrounded by steep 3000 foot mountains. There are excellent opportunities for hiking, horseback riding, birdwatching etc.

Copan was made a World Heritage site by UNESCO in 1980 and a national monument by the government of Honduras in 1982.
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Text alongside pictures is from The Maya World by Elizabeth P. Benson. Thomas Crowell Company, New York. 1967 %s*

Pros and Cons

Pros:The on site museum and the city museum on the main plaza
Cons:Too much to see
In a nutshell:Copan was the Paris of the Mayan World

Last visit to Copán: Mar 2005
Intro Updated Jan 2, 2012
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Los Sapos Copan Honduras: A Lovely Walk Off The Beaten Path (1)

While at Copan you will hear about Los Sapos (The Frogs) which is an active religious site several miles from town. (see... more travel advice

Fresh Bagels and Three Course Snacks Restaurants (1)

Breakfast and Lunch. Fresh bagels, baked items, granola and vegetarian. Liquados, specialized coffees, sandwiches, etc.... more travel advice

Clean Friendly (Hot Water) and GREAT... Hotels (1)

Besides quiet and hot water this hotel is located on the edge of town closest to the road leading to the ruins which... more travel advice

Special Visa to LEAVE and RETURN to... Favorites (1)

If you are in Guatemala and all you plan to do is visit Copan you can leave Guatemala and return without having to renew... more travel advice

Warnings Or Dangers (1)
COPAN MUSEUM ON PLAZA OPEN ALL WEEK

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Paul2001 May 22, 2004 at 6:40 AM Report Abuse

Excellent photos and information on Copan.
Dabs Jan 25, 2004 at 1:23 PM Report Abuse

Excellent information on a place I've not read about, thanks for sharing!
filipdebont Oct 7, 2003 at 10:34 AM Report Abuse

Copan : a must see great information in your T-logues
Kristina1701 Sep 22, 2003 at 3:26 PM Report Abuse

wow, I'm speechless!
pepples46 Sep 11, 2003 at 5:10 PM Report Abuse

facinating Travelogues....great place. thanx for sharing Bob
janchan Jun 3, 2003 at 10:45 AM Report Abuse

Extremely interesting page... and good pictures in your travelogue !! :))
dantes2 May 30, 2003 at 5:36 AM Report Abuse

Great b&w photos.
herzog63 May 14, 2003 at 11:21 AM Report Abuse

VERY,VERY interesting Bob! I think I saw a TV show about it a few years back. Great write-ups and Fantastic photos! Copán looks like quite an adventurous destination!