Mayan Ruins of Copan Day Trip From San Pedro Sula

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(46 reviews)
San Pedro Sula, Honduras

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8 to 12 hours (approximately)
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Offered in: English and 3 more

Step back 1,500 years on this expertly guided day trip from San Pedro Sula, combining an off-the-beaten-path Maya site, and the crown jewel — Copán Ruins, a UNESCO World Heritage Site.
El Puente Archaeological Site — Before the crowds, explore this underrated Maya ceremonial center set along the Río Chinamito. Dating to 600–900 AD, El Puente features plazas, temples, and a museum with site artifacts — with far fewer visitors than Copán, giving you space to absorb the history.
Copán Ruins — The centrepiece of the day. Wander the Great Plaza and its iconic stelae — the most intricately carved in the Maya world. Climb the Hieroglyphic Stairway, one of the longest pre-Columbian texts ever found. Then go underground through the excavation tunnels that reveal construction layers hidden beneath the main pyramids. Finish in the Sculpture Museum, home to the original Rosalila Temple replica and the finest Maya stonework in the region.

What's Included

Visit Mayan Ruins of Copan Archaeological Site
Bottled water
Pick Up & Drop Off
Air Conditioned Transportation
Visit El Puente Archaeological Site
Lunch

Meeting and pickup

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Itinerary

Duration: 8 to 12 hours (approximately)
  • 1

    Stop at Welchez Cafe for coffee break.

    30 minutes • Admission ticket free
  • 2

    Visit the Mayan Site of El Puente. La Jigua, Copan, Honduras.

    2 hours • Admission ticket included
  • 3
    Copan Ruinas

    Visit the archeological site of the Mayan Ruins of Copan. Lunch time

    6 hours • Admission ticket free

Additional info

  • Infants are required to sit on an adult’s lap
  • Not recommended for travelers with spinal injuries
  • Not recommended for pregnant travelers
  • Not recommended for travelers with poor cardiovascular health
  • Suitable for all physical fitness levels
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