Copán Ruinas is the best known place of Mayan heritage in Honduras. If in Tikal, Guatemala, you will find the tallest pyramids, then those of Copán are the finest. The sophisticated relievos are made in different (and more resistant) stone.

This is an important destination for most of the foreigners visiting Honduras. The archaeological locality is accessible as museum for the public today. It is hidden in the depth of exuberant jungle, with remarkable populations of birds, monkeys and other smaller animals and colorful ... (more)