Full Day Tour : Copan Ruins an Amazing Mayan Site from San Salvador City
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Certainly one of the loveliest of all Classic Maya Cities is Ruins Copan, situated above a tributary of the rio Motagua in a section of the western Honduras. 4 Hours driving from San Salvador city.
The Copan Ruins is considered by many people one of the most spectacular cities of the ancient Maya civilization, is a ruins complex known for its beautiful stone temples , altars, hieroglyphs stairways, Ball Court and stelae. It was built between 400 and 800 A.D. until it suddenly was abandoned.
Pick up time depends location :
From 4.30 am to 5.30 am
Additional Info
Infants and small children can ride in a pram or stroller
Specialized infant seats are available
Suitable for all physical fitness levels
Cancellation Policy
For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.
What‘s Included
Small Groups
Air-conditioned vehicle
Pick up & Drop off (door to door)
Licensed Local Guide A+
General Admission Tickets to Copan
lunch
Tips
What To Expect
Copan Ruinas
Copan, considered by many one of the most spectacular cities of the ancient Maya civilization, is a ruins complex known for its beautiful stone temples, altars, hieroglyphs, and stelae. It was built between 400 and 800 A.D. until it suddenly was abandoned. Your Local Expert Guide, will provide you a tour around the site with a last 2 hours throughtout the Archaelogical site, here your doubts about this Maya center will be cleared.
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Full Day Tour : Copan Ruins an Amazing Mayan Site from San Salvador City
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Reviews
59 reviews
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Great for historians
see1508,
May 25, 2025
- Viator
4.00It's a long day departing at approximate 04:40 and not returning back until around 19:00 - 20:00 (subject to traffic conditions) so you should bear that in mind prior to booking. Please also take into consideration that the travel company will only proceed with this tour if there are a minimum of two passengers. UK citizens need a visa to travel.into Honduras. An interesting insight into the history of the Maya people and how they used to live.
Maravilloso!
estefania i,
May 25, 2025
- Viator
5.00I went with my mom from Argentina and the tour was amazing, our driver David, a genius! The only thing to highlight that I did not like, was that in honduras they asked me for the yellow fever certificate and from the company they did not warn me that they could ask for it! They held me in migration in slingshots until I managed to find a photo. And finally the local guide of the ruins of Copán showed terrible attention to us, explaining without desire! The rest of us loved it!
Great full-day experience.
James K,
May 25, 2025
- Viator
5.00It’s a full day (15 hours) but worth the time. David picked me up on time, and I met the four other Americans going with me. Loved driving through El Salvador, Guatemala and Honduras. Cotopan tour was great with a knowledgeable guide. Fascinating ruins. Then a good lunch at a nice Honduran restaurant. The whole day was great. One warning (or selling point) you’re going to get a bunch of passport stamps (6-8 depending on the border guards) so if your passport is getting full, be warned.
Copán Tour
William S,
May 18, 2025
- Viator
5.00It’s a long day but very worthwhile to see and learn about Copán. David was an amazing driver and was invaluable getting through the boarder crossing for Guatemala and Honduras!! I had a great time!
Gaby excellent guide great tour
DAVID M,
May 11, 2025
- Viator
5.00Gaby was a wonderful guide and driver getting me through 3 passport controls easily on the 5 hour drive there to Copan where I had a great tour of the impressive ruins for 2 hours with excellent local guide Senor Giovanni whose daughter is getting married to a fellow Irishman soon. I have taken dozens of tours in dozens of countries and Gaby is one of the best guides I have had and I would give her and the tour 6 stars out of 5 if I could.
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