Copan Ruins in Honduras Central America

Honduras is not always the first destination that appears on a backpacking itinerary, but it is a country that has huge variety and offers great value. From paradise beaches to historic sites there is a great range of activities for the backpacker to sink their teeth into. Copan spans a couple of categories, offering fantastic [...]

I am so glad I came here. Copan has had 16 rulers and they have left an impressive legacy of carvings which have been preserved in astonishing condition, partly because the stone quality here allowed for three dimensional carvings. The hieroglyphs found here have contributed majorly to deciphering the Maya alphabet. They mostly depict the [...]