Honduras
Top Things to Do in Roatán: Sloths, Snorkeling & More
The island of Roatán may be Honduras’ main tourism hub, but it’s also somewhat off-the-beaten-path as far as Caribbean islands go. For travelers looking for a tourist-friendly destination that’s not quite as overdeveloped as Cancún, Roatán may be for you. And in the following guide, we’ll be taking a look at the top things to
Hiking Through La Ceiba’s Pico Bonito National Park
For most foreign travelers visiting Honduras, La Ceiba is mainly known for being where you get on the boat for Roatán or Utila. But wanting to explore Honduras beyond its main tourism hubs, I booked a few extra nights in the city. My goal was to explore the city itself along with the gorgeous Pico Bonito
How to Get to The Copán Ruins: A Complete Planning Guide
The stunning ruins of Copán in western Honduras attract visitors from around the world. Yet out of all the top tier Mayan sites, it’s by far the most difficult to reach. That’s where this practical planning guide comes in. In the following guide, we’ll be going into detail on how to get to the Copán ruins from
El Puente: The Forgotten Mayan Ruins of Western Honduras
The Mayan site of El Puente is just one of three or four archaeological sites in Honduras that’s accessible to the public. Yet it’s so obscure that even many locals have never heard of it. Reachable as a day trip from the town of Copán Ruinas, this is the kind of site that only the most hardcore
Las Sepulturas: Copán’s Elite Residential District
While the mighty city-state of Copán had elite residences situated right next to its royal precinct, many of its nobles lived further away in a district we now call Las Sepulturas. Incredibly, Las Sepulturas contained over 100 structures made of stone. This is quite significant considering how the average Mayan citizen lived in a simple
Touring The Remote Jungle Ruins of Copán
Along with the likes of Chichén Itzá, Palenque and Tikal, the ruins of Copán in Honduras are among the most impressive ever left behind by the ancient Maya. Situated at the southeastern edge of the Mayan world, Copán would’ve been considered remote in its heyday, and it certainly is today. But as much of a hassle as