Famous for its archaeology, especially the Mayan site of Copan, Honduras is a must for those interested in Mayan culture. Copan Ruins offers hotels, restaurants and one of the Mayan worlds most stunning and most studied archaeological sites.

Copan was one of the largest Maya cities during the Classic period. The population of Copan once reached 18,000 people. The elaborate buildings and striking sculptures are some of the most amazing in all of the Americas. The Hieroglyphic Stairway has 72 steps inscribed with more than 1,250 hieroglyphs documenting the story of Copan’s rulers. This incredible structure is the longest written inscription from pre-Columbian America.

While visiting Copan, be sure to visit the colonial town next to the archeological park. The town is very charismatic and has a fantastic museum with many historic pieces and artifacts from the town. You will also want to visit additional the ruins at Las Sepulturas.

Honduras is a dream vacation for people who enjoy the outdoors. The country has 15 national parks, two biosphere reserves and 10 biological reserves. There are over 200 native bird species and more than 20 forest dwelling mammals on the reserves! You can go white water rafting, kayaking, hiking, or other activities in many of the Honduras national parks

Honduras is home to eight different ethnic groups. This leads to an exciting culture within the country. Each group brings their own crafts, folklore and way of life to Honduras, making the overall Honduran culture enriching.

Whether you venture into a Mayan archaeological site, hike in a nation park or enjoy the culture of a new country, Honduras has many activities to guarantee you an exciting vacation.