It was the capital city of a major Classic period kingdom from the 5th to 9th centuries AD. The city was located in the extreme southeast of the Mesoamerican cultural region, on the frontier with the Isthmus-Colombian cultural region, and was almost surrounded by non-Maya peoples. Copan is an archaeological site of the Maya civilization located in the Copan Department of western Honduras, not far from the border with Guatemala.

Si le interesa más disfrutar de los destinos de naturaleza, pero con una conciencia ambiental acorde con la sostenibilidad y responsabilidad con el planeta que todos debemos tener, entonces la combinación perfecta es en Honduras. Existen más de 15 parques nacionales que albergan cerca de 700 especies de pájaros, por lo que Honduras se constituye en una auténtica muestra de la abundante fauna y flora de Centroamérica.

Copán was once the most important center of the ancient Maya civilization. About 20,000 people lived around its 15 square miles, thriving within the well designed plazas, temples and monuments. Don't miss the opportunity to relive this glorious past, by visiting Copán and enjoying its museums as an excellent guide into years long gone.