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LOCATION
Copán is located in western
Honduras near the border with
Guatemala. It is located in the
municpality of Copán Ruinas in the
department of Copán. It is nestled
between hills in a fertile valley at an
altitude of 700 meters above sea
level. of the Classic period. In the
Preclassic period the floor of the
Copan Valley was swampy and
prone to seasonal flooding. In the
Early Classic, the inhabitants
flattened the valley floor and
carried out construction projects to
protect the city's architecture from
the effects of flooding.

Copan had great influence on

regional centers throughout
western and central Honduras,
driving the introduction of
Mesoamerican characteristics to
local elite.
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 WHY COPAN RUINS IT´S
CONSIDERED AN
AMAZING PLACE
Because the Copan Ruins Archaeological Park represents
what was the most beautiful city built by the Mayans,
with stelae, temples, and pieces that show that the
Mayans of this region had a high knowledge of
astrology, mathematics, and sculpture, just to mention a
few things.

Copan Ruins is located in western Honduras, in the

Department of Copán, just 14 kilometers from the El
Florido border with Guatemala. For many years, Copan
Ruins has been famous for its magnificent Mayan ruins,
declared a UNESCO World Heritage Site in 1980. Today
Copan Ruins is considered the Paris of the Mayan world
in Central America.

Discovered in 1570 by Diego García de Palacio, Copán is

one of the most important remaining sites of the Mayan
civilization. The remains of the city and the imposing
public squares reveal the three main periods of its
development, before the city was abandoned in the early
9th century AD. The Hieroglyphic Stairway Plaza has a
monumental staircase, one of the exceptional structures
of the Mayan culture. On the 10 meter wide steps, there
are more than 1,250 individual glyphs, constituting the
longest known Mayan inscription. After the City was
abandoned, it was swallowed by the jungle which helped
its preservation.

One of the most investigated archaeological centers

from another natural phenomenon is caused by the
Copán River, which surrounds the eastern part of the
main site, causing erosion and leaving an archaeological
cut naturally, the largest in the American continent,
which served to obtain information on the different
phases of construction of the acropolis. A few kilometers
away are also the sites "The Graves" and "Rastrojón",
both with their importance and history.
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Copan Ruins is the most important cultural destination in

Honduras. It is not only full of history and culture, but
also many natural attractions such as the bird park and
hot springs. In short, Copan Ruins offers something for
all travelers.
 THINGS YOU CAN DO IN
THIS AMAZING PLACE

Attend the Guacamaya Fest

If you are a bird lover of this

species, you will surely love
going to this beautiful event.
The appointment is in Copán
Ruinas, a star destination
where the Macaw Fest takes
place, an event that aims to
highlight and raise awareness
of the care that our bird
requires. national. This year
marks the fifth edition of the
Guacamaya Fest, an event that
has been honored for the
importance it conveys on the
issue of respect that humans
owe, not only to macaws, but
to all animals.
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 THINGS YOU CAN DO IN
THIS AMAZING PLACE

A new show at El Paseo de los

Girasoles

Copán Ruinas has a new tourist

attraction that is capturing the
attention of travelers who love to
visit the ancient Mayan civilization.
This is the Paseo de los Girasoles, a
charming setting that leaves visitors
speechless. About 4 kilometers from
Copán Ruinas in the community of La
Estanzuela is this promenade that has
a thousand sunflower flowers; and it
is the new attraction for tourists
looking for open spaces to enjoy
Honduras. As for the price, the ticket
is around 25 lempiras, an affordable
cost for adults and children to visit
this natural setting; And if you have
pets, don't worry, they are welcome
too.
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 THINGS YOU CAN DO IN
THIS AMAZING PLACE

Hot springs in Luna Jaguar

It is an eco-spa with Mayan

architecture based on satisfying your
senses through a unique experience
dedicated to physical, physical and
mental well-being in the middle of a
jungle environment (protected
reserve) with hot and cold water
springs.20 kilometers from the town
of Copán Ruinas, approximately a 45-
minute drive on unpaved land, are the
Luna Jaguar Spa Resort hot springs, a
natural site of warm waters that give
the traveler the opportunity to rest
and get rid of the bad vibes created by
daily stress. Luna Jaguar should
definitely be on our list of activities,
since it is a place that is willing to give
us a special time that will very difficult
to leave our memory. So it is time to
enjoy this site that the Mayans once
enjoyed.
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