Copán
This UNESCO World Heritage Site since 1980, the Maya ruins at Copán stand in a fertile mountain valley in western Honduras near the Guatemalan border. From the 5th to 9th centuries AD, this was the capital of a major Classic period kingdom, and its well-preserved architecture and distinctive sculptural tradition have made it one of the most studied sites in Maya history. The little modern town nearby has a café and restaurant scene that comfortably serves independent travellers visiting the ruins.
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- Population6,336
- Nearest water from center 0.9 km0.6 mi
- Nearest mountain from center 3.5 km2.2 mi
Copán: quick answers
Where is Copán?
Copán is in Honduras, about 128 km79 miles in a straight line from San Salvador.
How do you get to Copán?
The nearest airport is Copán Ruinas (RUY), about 40 min away by road.
What's the weather like in Copán?
The warmest month is May, averaging 23°C73°F across day and night; the coolest is January, at 18°C65°F. The wettest month is September, with about 330 mm13.0 in of precipitation. (Monthly averages, 1991–2020.)
What's in Copán?
OpenStreetMap lists 3 museums, 18 restaurants and 8 places of worship within 2 km of the centre.
What's near Copán?
Other Wandering Well picks within 60 km include Cabanas, Santa Rosa de Copán and Talgua.