5
Children allowed
Medium Difficulty
Excursion from Guatemala City to visit the archaeological sites of Copán, now designated as UNESCO World Heritage Site. Learn about the history of these ancient Mayan ruins and discover the connection between these Mesoamerican temples.
Departure from your hotel to the north-east of Guatemala. From the road you can see the beauty of the Sierra de las Minas, one of the most important mountain ranges of the country. You can also appreciate the Motagua River, one of the most abundant in the country, which is born near Chichicastenango, followed by Santa Cruz, Río Hondo, in the Department of Zacapa. After a few minutes to cool off and continue to the border of El Florido (Guatemala and Honduras), after approximately 30 minutes you will arrive at the Archaeological Site of Copán, visit the park complex with sculptured stelae, the staircase with Mayan glyphs and the ball field. At the convenient time, transfer to Guatemala or Antigua.
*Operation days: Wednesdays, Fridays and Saturdays.
• Visit the ruins of Copán, located on the border of Guatemala and Honduras
• Admire the relief sculpture in Copán, which represents King Uaxaclajuun Ub’aah K’awiil.
Children allowed
Medium Difficulty
