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UNESCO Maya site just off Guatemala's Atlantic Highway, home to the tallest stelae ever carved by the Maya: 10-m sandstone giants standing in a banana-plantation clearing.
49 km · about 55 min drive
Copán Department, Honduras · North America
Copán Ruinas sits on the route: 15 minutes from Santa Rita, Copan, 49km from Quiriguá.
Copán Ruinas is a town located in Copán Department, Honduras. With a population of 6,336, it is an important destination in North America.
On a road trip, Copán Ruinas sits in Honduras. It's in the America/Tegucigalpa time zone. Below you'll find where to stay, things to do nearby, and everything you need to add Copán Ruinas to your route.
Copán Ruinas is a municipality in the Honduran department of Copán. The town, located close to the Guatemalan border, is a major gateway for tourists traveling to the Pre-Columbian ruins of Copán. The Copán ruins house a UN World Heritage site and are renowned for the hieroglyphic staircase, stellae, and museum.[a]
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Copán Ruinas is located in Copán Department, Honduras, North America. The coordinates are 14.8394 latitude, -89.1558 longitude.
Copán Ruinas has a population of approximately 6,336 people, making it a town in Honduras.
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ancient ruins
UNESCO Maya site just off Guatemala's Atlantic Highway, home to the tallest stelae ever carved by the Maya: 10-m sandstone giants standing in a banana-plantation clearing.
49 km · about 55 min drive
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