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The Copán ruins are set in the hills in the west of Honduras, near the border with Guatemala and can be easily incorporated into a trip combining the two countries.
The ruins mark the southeastern limit of Mayan dominance and are the most significant in Honduras.
As with many of Central America’s archaeological sites they were buried in jungle when rediscovered in 1839. The site was cleared in the 1930s to reveal intricately carved stelae (three meter columns of stone), a hieroglyphic stairway and several ball courts.
The nearby town of Copán Ruinas is a quiet and charming settlement with cobbled streets: a perfect place to while away some time before or after visiting the ruins.
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Places near °ä´Ç±èá²Ô
- Pico Bonito 255 kilometers away
- La Ceiba 275 kilometers away
- The Bay Islands 326 kilometers away
- Roatán Island 327 kilometers away
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Accommodation choices for °ä´Ç±èá²Ô
We've selected a range of accommodation options for when you visit °ä´Ç±èá²Ô. Our choices usually come recommended for their character, facilities and service or location. Our specialists always aim to suggest properties that match your preferences.
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![La Casa Rosada, °ä´Ç±èá²Ô]()
La Casa Rosada
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![Hacienda San Lucas, Copan]()
Hacienda San Lucas
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Ideas for experiencing °ä´Ç±èá²Ô
Our specialists seek out authentic ways to get to know the places that could feature in your trip. These activities reflect some of the experiences they've most enjoyed while visiting °ä´Ç±èá²Ô, and which use the best local guides.
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Finca El Cisne ![Horse trekking at the Finca]()
Finca El Cisne
Finca El Cisne
Carlos' family owns the farm, and he takes you on a tranquil horseback ride through the farmlands and beautiful scenery of the °ä´Ç±èá²Ô valley followed by a hearty farmhouse lunch cooked by Carlos' mother.
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Copán Archeological Site ![Underground Mayan temples at °ä´Ç±èá²Ô]()
°ä´Ç±èá²Ô Archeological Site
°ä´Ç±èá²Ô Archeological Site
A guided tour of the beautiful archaeological site of °ä´Ç±èá²Ô, marking the most southerly point of the Maya Empire. Discovered in 1570 by Diego GarcÃa de Palacio, the ruins of °ä´Ç±èá²Ô were not excavated until the 19th century.
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