Top Things to do in Copan Ruinas
What to do and see in Copan Ruinas, Copan Department: The Best Sightseeing Tours
Abandoned in the 10th century, the stunning Mayan ruins at Copan deserve as much time as you can spend there, a full day or more. Travelers recommend that you hire a guide; you'll learn so much more about this World Heritage site and its history and people than you ever could on your own. After your adventure, sip a cup of strong Honduras coffee and people-watch in the main square or just enjoy the beautiful mountain scenery.
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1. 2-Day Tour: Following The Maya Path and Copán Ruins
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5.0 based on 3 reviews
Visit the southernmost Mayan city : San Andres and the world heritage site of Copan Ruins in one single trip. San Andrés is a pre-Hispanic Mayan site of El Salvador, whose long occupation began around 900 BC. C. as an agricultural town in the Zapotitán valley of the department of La Libertad. This early settlement was vacated by the year 250 because of the huge eruption of the caldera of Lake Ilopango, and was again occupied in the fifth century, along with many other sites in the Zapotitán Valley. Between 600 and 900 d. C. San Andrés was the capital of a Mayan manor with supremacy over the other settlements of the Valley. Once in Copán your guide will highlight the most important moments of this city-state where its habitats develop a unique form of sculpture and carving.
Inclusions: National Park fees, Professional guide, Overnight accommodation
Exclusions: Meals, Please note that the route is through Guatemala. There will be a payment of $ 3 USD at the border which is not included. The border tax is required by the governing authority and is not within our control, Antigen test is requiered issue up to 72 before entering Honduras cost is $ 40 we make arrengements
Reviewed By 125nazu
We took a half day tour to El Zunzal and el Tunco from San Salvador. It was a hot day and our only day to visit the beautiful beaches. The walk on the rocky beach was tiring but thankfully inter tours had a really nice hotel with a pool and facilities that we could use, which will be exactly what you need given the beach conditions - rocky and no beds by the beach. The best part about our tour was definetly our guide, Francisco! Very genuine and professional. Would definetly reccommend, thank you Francisco and Dina ????????
2. Day Trip to the Mayan Ruins of Copan from San Pedro Sula
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5.0 based on 8 reviews
Day Tour to the Mayan Copan Ruins starting at San Pedro Sula, Honduras. In this tour you will visit the archaeological site, and the Macaw Mountain Bird Park. You will also enjoy the gastronomy and the best coffee of the western region of Honduras. Please note: that the road conditions at this time are not the best, that´s why we use a 4x4 SUV. Considering your safety first. This is a 400km - 250Miles rountrip.
Inclusions: Hotel Pick Up and Drop Off, Land Transportation, Mayan Main Site Entrance Fee, Breakfast, Bottled water
Exclusions: Optional: Visit to Macaw Mountain Bird Park: $10 per person, Optional: Local Museum $7 per person, Alcoholic Beverages, Lunch
Reviewed By Huntress12
Kerim was fantastic! Took us off the beaten track which is what we like to do. He is a passionate Honduran, proud of his heritage and wants his customers to get a positive impression of Honduras and it's people. His tour was flexible interesting and open to just about whatever you want to do. We will definitely recommend his company to anyone planning on a safe enjoyable trip
3. Copan Ruinas Basic Tour
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4.7 based on 12 reviews
No direct means of transportation from San Pedro Sula to Copan Ruinas make it rather confusing and difficult for first time travelers forcing them to switch between shuttles, buses, terminals, we offer a direct from Airport pick up to Copan Ruinas. Most travelers continue their adventure landing in San Pedro Sula to continue onto Guatemala. Therefore we offer only pick up from SAP to Copan Ruinas and a drop off to Border el Florido. Arrangements can be made as extra if travelers wish to return to their point of entry at an extra fee.
Inclusions: Private transportation, All Fees and Taxes
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Reviewed By Kristana K
We were so sad about our very lackluster experience. We arrived late in the day and took the only tour guide left. Unfortunately, he told us very little and we had to drag info out of him. It made me sad because there is so much great history to learn about this amazing place. It is beautiful, but I felt like there was so much more to learn and know. The macaws in the wild were the most amazing thing to see there. We loved that part!
4. The Maya Route: Copan Ruins & Macaw Mountain Bird Park, from San Salvador.
Certainly one of the loveliest of all Classic Maya Cities is Ruins Copan, situated above a tributary of the rio Motagua in a section of the western Honduras. 4 Hours driving from San Salvador city. The Copan Ruins is considered by many people one of the most spectacular cities of the ancient Maya civilization, is a ruins complex known for its beautiful stone temples , altars, hieroglyphs stairways, Ball Court and stelae. It was built between 400 and 800 A.D. until it suddenly was abandoned.
Inclusions: Breakfast, Air-conditioned vehicle, Private transportation, Bottle of Water, Parking Fees, Licensed Local Guide
Exclusions: Hotel, lunch, breakfast, Dinner
Reviewed By Ekneedle
Francis was early to pick me up at my hotel and very friendly and professional. Once we arrived at the waterfalls he actually hired a local guy who lived there to show us around and give us more details. Francis doesn't need this service but does it to help out his fellow El Salvadorians who would otherwise be out of work. The hot springs were the PERFECT temperature and just like being in a natural hot tub. The trash around the water is horrendous but they're working on finding a solution to this ever worsening problem. Pack it in, pack it out! Next we went for lunch at an amazing artistic cafe where I bought a piece of art because it was so unique and irresistible. Francis is a wonderful guide and now a friend who will do whatever he can to make sure you have a beautiful, comfortable, informative trip in his country. It's also nice to feel comfortable with a guide, when you're a solo female traveler.
5. COPAN Ruins & Tunnels from Guatemala City or ANTIGUA
Copán has been considered one of the most beautiful Mayan Cities ever Built. From the Stone color to the vegetation surrounding the pyramids, the River nearby and its stunning Mayan ball courts and monoliths... In this tour you'll be able to not just walk around the main monoliths and plazas but also walk through the archeological tunnels underneath the Acropolis to view earlier stages of the immense Mayan Empire. Copán is a mandatory visit for Ancient Civilization fans.
Inclusions: Round Trip Air-conditioned transportation, Lunch and beverage, Entrance fee to Copán Archeological Park., Hondurian Guide for The Archeological Park Tour,, Entrance to the mayan pyramid ruins tunnels, Honduran custom fee
Exclusions: Other activities and visits not mentioned., Gratuities
Reviewed By farmerjohn1324
Everything was great. Ruben was a great and informative guide. Couldn't ask for more. Definitely worth it!
6. COPAN + QUIRIGUÁ, 2 Days Tour - Mayan Parks
COPÁN and QUIRIGUA were in the past Cities that shared a common History. That History is beautifully carved in Stone monuments that survived until our days, and is amazing the intrincacy and sophistication of Maya Society at the Time.
Inclusions: Lunch, Lunch, Dinner, Breakfast, COPÁN Archeological Park & Tunnels Entrance Fee., Taxes at the Guatemala - Honduras Border., Quiriguá Archaelogical Park Entrance Fee, Private transportation
Exclusions: drinks and Other Meals not mentioned are Not Included., Other Activities and visits Not listed., Gratuities
Reviewed By farmerjohn1324
Everything was great. Ruben was a great and informative guide. Couldn't ask for more. Definitely worth it!
7. Full-Day in Copan Ruins Tour
Copan Ruins offers you the chance to discover the Mayan archaeological site which is Unesco world heritage since 1980. Do you know that Copan Ruins are considered the Louvre (Museum) of the Mayan Civilization? Why Copan is compared with ancient Athens? What’s the significance of the hieroglyphic stairway? Where was the place that archaeologists found Maya blood lust in Copan? You will have the chance to discover the art, carving, sculptures, and the monoliths of the ancient site considered the “Paris of the Mayan World”. Get ready to experience Honduras from a different perspective. A local charismatic guide will reveal interesting facts about Copan Mayan Ruins.
Inclusions: Professional Local Tour Guide, Transportation to/from Copan Ruins, Entrance Fee to Ruins and Museum
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8. Romantic tour in Copan Ruinas
An exclusive tour for all the romantics of the world! Together with the professional local guide, you will visit the most romantic places in the city. Copan Ruinas is mostly known for its mysterious ruined city of the ancient Mayan civilization, included in the UNESCO World Heritage List. You will feel spellbound in a charming atmosphere. What is considered as one of the best places to have a date in the city? Where can you make lovely photos? You will be surprised how many historical love stories are hidden in the streets, buildings, parks of the city. From heartbreaking and tragic, to the hilarious or spicy ones. What are the legends and secrets said to be carved into the stones depicting the many great Mayan kingdom rulers? This tour is especially recommended in the Saint Valentine period!
Inclusions: Local Professional Guide
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