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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.

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