Copan Ruinas is well kept and has a lot to see. It might take a few hours to see everything but it is well worth it. Especially once you start climbing the ruins, it has some great views.

Don’t miss this site! It’s very well preserved, and it’s worth a visit. The road from Antigua in Guatemala up to Copán is a good one, anyhow try to drive during daylight. We arrived in the early afternoon on a Tuesday and we were alone....More

The Ruins of Copan are a must-see while in Honduras. I visited for a few hours in the morning, and marveled at not only the ancient structures, altars, stelae, and other archaeological features, but the surrounding park and its macaws. The tunnels are also nice,...More

If you want to avoid the crowds, go right when it opens which is around 8am. Our group basically had the place to ourselves! I would recommend hiring a local guide as well so you actually can learn about all the sites here. Beautiful wild...More

I would recommend using a guide to view the ruins. The guide explained a lot more than we would have been able to glean just from the ruins and signage. Macaws are everywhere! Stay at the Clarion Hotel and visit Macaw Mountain while you are...More

Cesar was our tour guide and walked us around this beautiful sight. He was friendly, spoke amazing English and answered all my dumb questions. The Mayan ruins are only a 5 minute walk from town and are beautiful and thought provoking about sustainability. Use insect...More

You can take a tuktuk or walk there (30mins) from centre. It was not that impressive after being in Tikal, but other wise it was nice. If you have to choose, Tikal is more impressive. Good to walk around couple hours and learn from the...More