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The Mayan ruins of Copán are located in a valley in western Honduras—a mere seven miles from the Guatemalan border. The ruins were first discovered in the 16th century by the Spanish, but they weren’t fully explored until the 19th century by John Lloyd Stephens, who wrote about them in his travelogue, Incidents of Travel in Central America, Chiapas and Yucatan. It’s been recognized as a UNESCO World Heritage Site since 1980, and has the most hieroglyphic inscriptions and sculpted monuments of any Maya site in the Americas.
The ruins are located just outside the town of Copán Ruinas, where family-friendly exploration is easy and affordable. Everything is within your grasp—from Mayan ruins to jungle hiking and horseback riding to soaking in hot springs.
Facts About Copan Honduras
- Population: 6,336
- Time Zone: America/Tegucigalpa
Articles on Copán
Offbeat Travel
Copán: Easy Indiana Jones Adventure
by Jill K. Robinson August 7, 2008Family-friendly exploration is easy and affordable in Copán, Honduras, from gazing at Mayan ruins to getting up close with tropical birds.
