The Ruins at Copan are believed to have been inhabited by the Maya as early as 1200 BC and are now a UNESCO World Heritage Site. Not as impressive in size as Tikal in Guatemala or pre-Columbian
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Don't miss this interesting place just because it is not on the main site - as the location of many original homes it offers a great insight into how the Mayans of Copan went about their daily
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This museum is a good place to learn about the Mayan culture and, if possible, it is worth going before heading to the ruins so you can spot more while you are there. It takes about one-and-a-half
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This museum has been open on and off since 1999 and was closed until May 2006 to fit a new roof, which is now guaranteed for 40 years. It houses several of the key stelae and altars that were found
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This is the reason for coming here, so it is best to do it properly. Entry to the site is pricey but it is worth splashing out even more for a guide, especially if you can get a group together to
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Perched on a mountainside, La Pintada offers a spectacular panorama of the town of Copan Ruinás and the main Mayan ruins just outside of town.
The village is a step back to a simpler time. The
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This is the kind of place they used to take you on primary school trips, right down to the paper-mache volcanoes. The exhibits are entirely in Spanish, and the whole place has a dusty, tired
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Aficionados of religious architecture are bound to be a little disappointed in San Pedro Sula. Considering that the city dates back nearly five centuries, its two cathedrals are both rather
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Located on Parque Central, this converted schoolhouse now houses a delightful, child-oriented museum about the Copan Ruins. A must-see for families, the interactive exhibits here will help the
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Although the various travel agencies around Copan offer several finca (farm) tours, Finca El Cisne offers the most authentic taste of rural Honduran life. The finca has been owned and run by the same
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Just outside town, on the road to Guatemala, this five-terrace greenhouse is home to over 30 species of local butterflies. There are also a variety of tropical plants, including nearly 200 different
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