COPAN RUINS

The Maya Ruins of Copan belong to one of the greatest treasures of art and architecture in the Americas. Copan, regarded by many as one of the most magnificent city of the ancient Maya civilization, is located in the southwestern part of the Mayas region. It flourished during the 7th century of our era and represents the cradle of its civilization. Because of this and other reasons, UNESCO declared it a world heritage site in 1980.

Honduras - Copan Ruins
It is very easy to get here. No one on a highway, empty and beautiful scenery...The ruins' location is very secluded.

Honduras - Copan Ruins

I am immediately captivated by the mystical atmosphere of the place.

Honduras - Copan Ruins
The so-called stellae like this one are scattered around. Some of them are reproductions.

Honduras - Copan Ruins

This one has an interesting UFO looking sculpture in front of it.

Honduras - Copan Ruins

Some of them are the remains of Mayan altars.They are 3 to 5 metres tall.

Honduras - Copan Ruins

Beautiful hieroglyphs and decorations..

Honduras - Copan Ruins
There are not many tourists here, which makes the area even more quiet and mystical

Honduras - Copan Ruins
I absolutely love the stellae.

Honduras - Copan Ruins
Outside of the park, local artists sell the small figurines resembling these. VERY cheap!

Honduras - Copan Ruins

The aura of the antiguity is still in the air.

Honduras - Copan Ruins
We move on to the big courtyard.

Honduras - Copan Ruins
There is a tunnels tour available. Unfortunately, not this time

Honduras - Copan Ruins
Instead, we look into every nook and cranny...

Honduras - Copan Ruins
Nice view! Imagine thousands of years ago, the Mayans walked around this place..

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The ancient stairway.

Honduras - Copan Ruins
This is my FAVOURITE spot. The staircase to heavens...

Honduras - Copan Ruins
It is constructed with solid blocks of rock...

Honduras - Copan Ruins
with beautiful, mystical writings and painting on each one of them.

Honduras - Copan Ruins
This is truly amazing and the staircase is magnificent!

Honduras - Copan Ruins
A statue just in front of it.

Honduras - Copan Ruins
Everywhere we walk, the views are breathtaking.

Honduras - Copan Ruins
It is getting late and they are closing at 4 pm so we must hurry.

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More statues.

Honduras - Copan Ruins
More courtyards.

Honduras - Copan Ruins
This place is really big and the mountains just add to the splendor of it.

Honduras - Copan Ruins
I could just sit here and contemplate..

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We do have to go back though...

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Last views...

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and last photos.