Copan
Ruinas is located on the Western side of Honduras, very
near the border with Guatemala. It is only 160 km from
San Pedro Sula, which is the main Honduran gateway into
Copan. The road from San Pedro Sula to Copan takes you
through a large commercial town called La Entrada de
Copan, (The Entrance to Copan) which is still 64 km.
From Copan Ruinas.
As one of the main Mayan sites, Copan Archaeological
Park, located in the Copan Valley, has been a major
source of information regarding the ancient Maya civilization.
Copan has always been referred to as the most artistically
advanced and elaborate of all the Maya cities. Copan
was declared a heritage of humanity site in 1980 by
UNESCO, and continuous study of the city by archaeologists
for over a century make it the most studied city of
the Maya.
Although the park itself is enclosed, the legacy of
the Maya can be found throughout the valley. The principal
attractions are the main park, "Las Sepulturas",
"Los Sapos" , the stelae surrounding the valley
and the two museums: the Museum or Archaeology, located
in the town and the Museum of Maya Sculpture, located
within the Visitors Center area of the Park.
Copan
Ruinas is located on the Western side of Honduras, very
near the border with Guatemala. It is only 160 km from
San Pedro Sula, which is the main Honduran gateway into
Copan. The road from San Pedro Sula to Copan takes you
through a large commercial town called La Entrada de
Copan, (The Entrance to Copan) which is still 64 km.
From Copan Ruinas.