Copán is an archaeological site of the ancient Mayan civilization located in the Copán department in western Honduras. From the 5th to the 9th century, it was the capital of a major Classic period kingdom. The city was located in the southeastern corner of the Mesoamerican cultural region.

Day 1. Mayan Site of San Andrés.

The site comprises an acropolis, which is an architectural space where activities restricted to a special group of people, possibly led by the ruling elite, took place. Continue to the border. Overnight stay at the Copán Don Udos Hotel.

Day 2 – Visit to the Mayan Site of Copán.

Discovered in 1570 by Diego García de Palacio, Copán is one of the most important remaining sites of the Mayan civilization. The remains of the city and the imposing public plazas reveal the three main periods of its development, before the city was abandoned in the early 9th century AD. The Plaza of the Hieroglyphic Staircase features a monumental staircase, one of the exceptional structures of the Mayan culture. The 10-meter-wide steps contain more than 1,250 individual glyphs, which constitute the longest known Mayan inscription. After the city was abandoned, it was swallowed by the jungle, which helped preserve it. Continue to the border – San Salvador

Honduras border tax: $5 per person

Colombian residents require yellow fever vaccination