VIRTUAL EXPEDITION TO COPAN

  EXPEDITION TRIP TO COPAN


 Why Copan? 

The picturesque authentic city offers great unique attributes along with momentous stories that will fascinate you.




 What about the population?

The department is famous for its Pre-Columbian archaeological site at Copán, one of the greatest cities of the Maya civilization. The department of Copán covers a total surface area of 3,242 km2 and, in 2015, had an estimated population of about 382,722 people.


 CITIES & TOWN


Municipalities of Copan Ruinas

-23 municipalities in Copan 

-337 Villages





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Places you have to visit: ✌


Sunflower walk


It is located in the community of La Estanzuela, 4 kilometers from Copán Ruinas, in western Honduras. The green space has been operating since October of the last year 2020, and since then it has become a must-see.

Mauro Renato Cueva Alvarado and his family created this beautiful field of sunflowers on his farm to feed their cattle and produce better milk. However, due to the attractiveness of the place, it began to capture people's eyes, which is why it became a tourist destination in a few months.

 

Copan Ruinas


Certainly one of the most beautiful Classic Maya cities is Ruins Copan, situated on a tributary of the Motagua River in a section of western Honduras. 4 hours driving from the city of San Salvador.

The Copan Ruins are considered by many to be one of the most spectacular cities of the ancient Mayan civilization, it is a complex of ruins known for its beautiful stone temples, altars, hieroglyphic stairs, Ball Ball, and stelae. It was built between 400 and 800 AD. until suddenly it was abandoned.

 

Macaw Mountain


Macaw Mountain provides its visitors with a personal encounter with the fascinating birds of Honduras in a natural environment. Our large aviaries comfortably house our feathered friends and offer you an almost-in-the-wild way to see birds

We have paved walkways and raised wooden walkways, both of which provide easy access for wheelchairs. The park also has a nature trail that follows the length of the canyon, from where you can watch birds, butterflies, and small mammals such as squirrels.

The park includes an outdoor information center where you can interact with some of the birds, take photos, and observe them more closely. It is a relaxing, educational, and very memorable experience, and with your visit, you contribute to the achievement of our goals of conservation and reintroduction of macaws and other species to their habitat.

 

Luna Jaguar Spa


It is developed as a physical, mental, and spiritual Wellness Center of Natural Hot Springs, a site that we recommend knowing and enjoying, developed from thermal water at a temperature of 83* that is born from the earth, which has been used by combining them with cold water. that comes from the mountain, and with infrastructure that allows the visitor to have an unforgettable sensation of physical and sensory relaxation, the birth of hot and cold waters that are combined in the same area, its rustic setting in the forest makes this place something unique to the world.



El Cerrito



El Cerrito is located in the eastern sector, people in this place can appreciate the panorama of the roofs of the city.

In this space, you can breathe an atmosphere of tranquility and fresh air due to the vegetation that exists in Santa Rosa de Copán, Honduras.

Tourists who want to come to know the famous hill must climb the 105 steps that lead to a monument that refers to the cultural heritage of the Mayan ancestors.

It is worth mentioning that this magnificent place was inaugurated to commemorate the 100 years of the title of the city of Santa Rosa.

So now you know, the next time you go to this western city, look for the first street, Avenida 8, and locate the centenary royal street that will take you to the famous Cerrito.






Restaurants😋

Los Asados



·         TYPES OF CUISINE

·         Steakhouse, Latin, Barbecue, Central American

·         FOODS

·         Lunch, Dinner, Brunch, Late Night, Drinks

Location:  Avenue Copan Calle Acropolis, Copán Honduras

 

Café Welchez

·         TYPES OF CUISINE

·         Cafe, Central American

·         SPECIAL DIETS

·         vegetarian options

·         FOODS

·         Breakfast, Meals, Brunch

Location: Parque Central, Copán Ruinas Honduras

 

Mayan Harvest



·         TYPES OF CUISINE

·         Latin, Cafe, Wine Bar, South American, Central American

·         FOODS

·         Meals, Dinners, Brunch, Drinks

Location: Col. Brisas del Rio After Gas Station One turn right, go two blocks and turn left, Copán Ruinas Honduras

 

Las Brasas



·         TYPES OF CUISINE

·         Steakhouse, Latin, Barbecue, Spanish

·         FOODS

·         Dinners, Meals

Location: Three Streets West of Parque Central, Santa Rosa de Copan  Honduras

 

Pronto Alegre



·         Types of food

·         Coffee and grill

Location:  Street 1s, Santa Rosa de Copan Honduras



Hotels👀


Hotel Elvir

-Double room                                         - Triple Room                                                  - Single Room                      

2 people                                                   4 people                                                          1 people

1 double bed                                        2 double beds or 1 single bed                       1 single beFree WIFI                                                  Free WIFI                                                        Free WIFI

Free self-parking                                    Free self parking                                            Free self parking

Pay during the stay                                Pay during stay                                           Pay during the stay

Current price is $71 plus $14 tax        Price is $97 plus $17tax                                         

$85 total                                                  $109 total                                                   

 

Location: street real Centenario, Santa Rosa de Copan

 

Hotel Camino Real Lenca

-Double Deluxe Room                                                             Location: Avenue Juan Lindo, street

4 people                                                                                    Jeremia Cisneros, Santa Rosa de Copan

1 double bed or 1 single bed

Partially refundable

Current price is $80 plus a $15 tax

$95 total


Hotel Marina Copan

·         Standard Double Room with 2 double beds

ü  2 double beds

·         Triple room

ü  1 single bed and 2 large double beds

·         Deluxe King Room

ü  1 large double bed

·         Deluxe Double Room with 2 Double Beds

ü  2 double beds

The price of the room would depend on how many nights you would stay, but 1 night is around the 3,143 lps.

Location: Barrio el Centro, Calle centroamerica Ave. 18 Conejos, 00111 Copán Ruinas, Honduras

 


OUTDOORS ACTIVITIES 💪



– The ruins: The obligatory stop for all visitors in Copán.  the entrance costs about 85 lempiras

 – The house of butterflies: On the outskirts of the town is this greenhouse with an impressive number of butterflies.

 – Mayan Archeology Museum: This museum exhibits many original pieces from the ruins.

 – The bird sanctuary: It is created for bird lovers, it is located on the Guacamaya mountain.

 – El Cuartel viewpoint: In the highest part of the town you will find this old prison, the entrance is completely free


ITINERARY 




What to Wear?👚





·         Shorts

·         T-shirts

·         And Sketchers

·         Hut or cap

We need to use comfy clothes for us to explore the different touristic places we can find in Copan, most of them are for a lonwalkslk, and also having with you a bottle of water. 





MONEY TO VISIT COPAN 🤑

Cost of a Trip to Copan Ruinas, HN & the Cheapest Time to Visit Copan Ruinas. The average price of a 7-day trip to Copan Ruinas is $1,235 for a solo traveler, $2,218 for a couple, and $4,158 for a family of 4.


How many as a researcher would be there?

7 days in total are enough to visit touristic places and make outdoor activities in Copan.



Type of transportation to get to Copan

 

The main entrance point to Honduras is San Pedro Sula's International Airport SAP, receiving daily flights from several US gateways as well as from South America. The ride to Copan Ruinas takes about 3 hours, and you can book private transportation from local Tour Operators, take a bus or rent a car at the airport.

 

 

Weather of Copan

The warmest months (with the highest average high temperature) are April and May (30°C). Months with the lowest average high temperature are January and December (24°C). Months with the highest average low temperature are June, August and September (19°C).


👇We should keep documents like: 

-Would be money or credit card passport or identity card

-The papers in order of the vehicle and driver's license



WHAT ARE YOU WAITING FOR? 😳 Go to Copán 😎




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