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8 - 9 hours
Specific Tour
15 people
English, Espanol
Copan Ruinas is an ancient Maya city located in the occidental area of Honduras. It is one of the most important Mayan cities in Mesoamerica, which extends from the south of Mexico to Belize, Guatemala, part of El Salvador, and Honduras.
Its dazzling architecture earned it the name of the Mayan Paris. Discover this city that was active for 400 years and learn about its governors, its people, and what made this city so important.
After visiting Copan Ruinas, we will go to the Macaw Mountain Bird Park just a few minutes away.
Get to know the importance of macaws in Honduras and for the ancient Mayas. Also, the purpose of this organization (The Macaw Mountain Bird Park) who helps macaws and other birds through rehab before being put into freedom in the region.
Note: Please make your reservation 8+ days before the day you want the tour to be operated, so we can make sure you have an outstanding experience during each activity and while we visit all locations.
| # | Discount group | From adult | To adult | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | 2 - 3 Passengers | 2 | 3 | 0% |
| 2 | 4 - 5 Passengers | 4 | 5 | 25% |
| 5 | 6 - 7 Passengers | 6 | 7 | 37% |
| 3 | 8 - 9 Passengers | 8 | 9 | 42% |
| 4 | 10 - 15 Passengers | 10 | 15 | 50% |
We will start this adventurous day by picking you up at the lobby of your hotel in Copan. Arriving at Copan Ruinas will take us less than 15 minutes. Get ready for a great day in Copan Ruinas and Macaw Mountain Park.
A tourist guide will always be with you, so you don´t miss any detail about the Mayan civilization, their great architecture, governors, and why the macaws were important to them. Just to give you an idea, the name of the first governor who started the dynasty in Copan, was called "First Quetzal Macaw".
Copan Ruinas is one of the most important cultural destinations in Honduras. This city was at its peak for 400 years since 426 AD. and it is the Mayan civilization of which the most engravings and sculptures have been preserved.
Ancient Mayas lived in the south of Mexico, Belize, Guatemala, and the occidental area of Honduras and El Salvador, however, Copan is considered the Paris of all Mayan cities due to the greatness of their sculptures, stelae, ball courts, and other ways of art.
If you are a fan of ancient civilizations, coming to this place is a must. You´ll be fascinated from the moment you enter the archeological site.
We will visit the archaeological zone, the tunnels, the tombs, and the museum, immersing ourselves in the fascinating Mayan world.
Our next stop will be the Macaw Mountain Park. Located just 10 minutes from Copan Ruinas. Macaw Mountain is an unmissable location.
Macaws have been important for Honduras, since their ancient Mayas until nowadays. It is the actual national bird of Honduras and the main bird species under care here, in Macaw Mountain Park.
This sanctuary is dedicated to rescuing, rehabbing, and putting these birds into freedom not only here but also in the center of Copan Ruinas. So don´t be surprised if you see some free macaws flying above your head during your visit to these places.
Learn about the noble work carried out at this site and be part of an immersive and fascinating tour about macaws and other endangered bird species. You will fall in love with it.
At the end of the day, we will take you back to your hotel so you can rest and relax. Take care!
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