Mayan Ruins of Copan from San Pedro Sula

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ID: GYG451004-810280
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Country: Honduras

Duration: 1 days


Description

Explore and feast your eyes with the beauty of the Mayan ancient ruins. Enjoy the local gastronomy and the high quality coffee of the region. Learn and support the Macaw Mountain bird park.
Day tour to the Mayan Ruins of Copan. Heritage of the world since 1980.

This full-day tour starts at your San Pedro Sula hotel at 5:00am, that way You´ll have plenty of time to enjoy the experience.. Around 7:00am, will be stopped for delicious breakfast, you can enjoy the local flavors in La Entrada, Copán. Later, You´ll take a short drive around 15min, to visit the first site named: El Puente Archeological Site. (Puente = Bridge). This place worked as a trade center in the peak of the mayan culture.

After the introduction to the mayan world, next place to visit is the main site of the Mayan Ruins of Copan, considered Heritage of the World since 1980 by the Unesco. By it´s beauty and unique detailed architecture. You can explore the area. Walk around, and admire the intricate carvings on the stelaes, sculptures and structures. You´ll learn how they developed the skills for carving the stone, to applied techniques for the agriculture, and the astronomy.

After the visit to the park, You can enjoy lunch at a traditional restaurant where you can find many delicious options of the local cuisine (own expense).

As optional activity, you can support the project of the Macaw Mountain Bird Park, they work to protect the Scarlet Macaw, the national bird of Honduras and simbol of beauty for the Mayans. That´s why, You´ll see them fly around the town and scpecially the main site of the mayan ruins.

Before the returning to the city, You´ll have time to enjoy your, favorite cold beverage or a nice cup of the best coffee in Honduras.

Highlights

  • Enjoy the beauty of El Puente and the Mayan Ruins of Copan.
  • Experience the flavors of the local gastronomy.
  • Support the sanctuary bird park.

Guiding languages

IMPORTANT INFORMATION

Hotel pick-up and drop-off
INCLUDED
NOT INCLUDED

When should I book?

To guarantee availability book as soon as possible. Early booking is worth consideration especially if you planning the trip during high season like public holidays or weekends.


Cancellations

Cancellation is not possible. If you cancel it anyway or not show up on the excursion you will still be charged the full price of the activity and the money you paid will not be refunded.