Honduras, El Salvador · Archaeology

2-Day Copán Ruins and Guacamaya Mountain Tour from San Salvador

2 Days Round trip from Copan Ruinas Easy pace

The journey

Trip highlights

01 Explore Copán Ruinas, one of the most important Mayan sites in Mesoamerica
02 Visit the UNESCO-recognized ruins known as the Paris of the Mayan world in Central America
03 Discover Guacamaya Mountain, a colourful ecological park with crystalline waters and centenary vegetation
04 Interact with birds at the outdoor information center and observe them more closely

Explore Copán Ruinas, one of the most important Mayan sites in Mesoamerica, on this 2-day tour from San Salvador. Discovered in 1570 by Diego García de Palacio, Copán is one of the most significant remnants of the Mayan civilization and has been recognized by UNESCO as Archaeological Heritage of Humanity since 1980. Continue to Guacamaya Mountain, a colourful ecological park known for its crystalline waters, exuberant centenary vegetation, and birdlife. The tour also includes a visit to the outdoor information center, where you can interact with some of the birds and observe them up close.

Its crystalline waters, exuberant centenary vegetation, and the coffee farm that operates on-site contribute to its unique natural atmosphere.

From the itinerary

At a glance

What this trip includes

Duration 2 Days

Tour type Shared

Activity level Easy

Accommodation Included · Standard

Transport Included

Wheelchair access No

City San Salvador

Languages English

Day by day

The itinerary

Day 01

San Salvador to the UNESCO ruins of Copán

Depart from San Salvador at 8 am and arrive in Copán at 12 noon for lunch. Visit Copán Ruinas, located in western Honduras in the Copán Department. For many years, Copán Ruinas has been famous for its magnificent Mayan ruins, declared UNESCO Archaeological Heritage of Humanity in 1980. Today, Copán Ruinas is considered the Paris of the Mayan world in Central America.

Overnight at a Copán hotel.

Day 02

Guacamaya Mountain ecological park

After breakfast, visit Guacamaya Mountain. This colourful ecological park is situated in a small canyon formed by the Caka-guatales ravine. Its crystalline waters, exuberant centenary vegetation, and the coffee farm that operates on-site contribute to its unique natural atmosphere.
- Go to the outdoor information center, where you can interact with some of the birds, take pictures with them, and observe them more closely.
Then, return to San Salvador to end the tour.

Where this trip takes you

Copán Ruinas, Guacamaya Mountain, Caka-guatales ravine

The route

Where you'll travel

Tour route map — Round trip from Copan Ruinas 1 city · 2 Days

The fine print

Trip details

What's Included

Tickets to the mentioned places
Transportation with AC
Assistance at the borders
Antigen test for COVID-19
Hotel
1 bottle of water per person per day
Breakfast
English-speaking Copán tour guide

What's Not Included

Border taxes (Guatemala - $2.00 per person and Honduras - $4.00 per person)
Meals not mentioned
Tips

What to bring

Mosquito repellent

Know before you go

One day before departure, the COVID-19 antigen test will be done. If you are vaccinated, you do not need the COVID tests (the last vaccine must be applied 15 days before your trip).
Copán Ruins: The vestiges of the city and the imposing public squares reveal the three main periods of its development before the city was abandoned in the early 9th century AD. The Hieroglyphic Stairway Square has a monumental staircase, one of the exceptional structures of the Mayan culture. On the 10-meter-wide steps, there are more than 1,250 individual glyphs, which constitute the longest known Mayan inscription. After the city was abandoned, it was swallowed up by the jungle, which helped its conservation.

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