Copán Ruinas - The Mayans and Mountains

Copán Ruinas is a small touristic town about 2 hours of distance from San Pedro Sula. It gives a completely different sensation diffused with strong tradition, culture and safety in oppose to that of San Pedro Sula. Almost every single villager know one another. Their happiness comes from making an impact on someone else´s day and connecting with come-and-go people. Everyone is very friendly and is eager to be your friend. I couldn´t help but believe this place was the resurrection of the old-time medieval peace. It is blessed with magnificent mountains and valuable bird species as well!



At Parque de Avez. Entrance fee $10USD
Honduras prides itself on its tropical birds.
Toucan (los ranfástidos)






The rainbow-colored Honduras national bird- Scarlet Macaw (Guacamayas). One of them literally said 'hello' to me!



It was my first time seeing an owl twisting its head 360 degree.






Freshly made Paletas (like our Popsicles). You could taste the fresh fruits flavor and chew on the strawberry seeds <3





Parque Arqueológico de Copán. Basic entrance fee for foreigners- $15 USD. Among all the countries of Mayan evidence (Mexico, Guatemala, Beliz, Honduras...), Honduras has the least amount of architectures or Mayan legacy, yet the drawings were the most definite and detailed.











The Mayans had foresight of today´s hamburger!




Luna Jaguar Spa & Resort (Aguas Termales). Entrance fee $10-15USD depending where you get the tickets.Aguas Termales de Copán Ruinas is right up the mountain with clean and fresh stream of mountain water. The journey uphill is very pleasing. I was embraced by mother nature. Every passing 'mountainer' greeted us with the utmost sincerity and brightest smile.

 You can totally stay here for the entire day! After such natural treatment, I felt more attractive from inside out! 

 Mud!

To fight against 28Degree of heat, what is a better method than dipping yourself in cool water in the river?  

Happy quality family time!  

i learned the word Tadpole in kindergarten, but had never actually seen one!

The wooden bridge that seems ready to split itself  just anytime the lucky one pass through!

 Cars need to cool down too!

Night life is quite vigorous here! When weekends come, who cares about the end of the world? Just go dancing in the local bars! I wish I had pictures of the bars and people dancing, but I was too busy being part of the scene, I didn't get to take pictures.

Street food in the central park is the best! 

I was lucky enough to catch this festive moment n Copán Ruinas. Throughout all parts of Honduras, Easter is celebrated in a similar manner. Over night, people volunteered to help design and pave the roads with color powder to form las alfrombras (the carpet)

The following evening, procesión occurred where religious figures are demonstrated around the town.