Copán, Santa Rita

Name: Copán
Address: Santa Rita, Honduras

#1 among attractions in Santa Rita

Unesco, Top attraction

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Facts and practical information

Copán is an archaeological site of the Maya civilization in the Copán Department of western Honduras, not far from the border with Guatemala. This ancient Maya city mirrors the beauty of the physical landscape in which it flourished—a fertile, well-watered mountain valley in western Honduras at an elevation of 600 meters above mean sea level. It was the capital city of a major Classic period kingdom from the 5th to 9th centuries AD. The city was in the extreme southeast of the Mesoamerican cultural region, on the frontier with the Isthmo-Colombian cultural region, and was almost surrounded by non-Maya peoples. ()

Alternative names: Unesco: from 1980Area: 37.3 acres (0.0583 mi²)Coordinates: 14°50'14"N, 89°8'37"W

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Best Time To Visit Copán

Learn when is the best time to travel to Copán weather-wise and what to expect in each season.

Popularity among visitors

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July is the most popular and therefore the most crowded month to visit this location. Many people also choose to visit in March and August.

Average temperatures in °F

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The air temperature in this location remains at a similar level throughout the year.

Monthly rainfall in inches

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The lowest rainfall is recorded in February and March. Most of it rains in June and September.

Length of day in hours

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The length of the day varies only slightly throughout the year. The difference between the longest and the shortest day is 1 hr and 45 min.

Sunrise

Santa Rita

Day trips

Copán – popular in the area (distance from the attraction)

Nearby attractions include: Museo de Arqueología, Acropolis, Stela A, The Great Plaza.

0.8 miW
14°50'19"N • 89°9'21"W
Museo de Arqueología, Copán Ruinas
22 min walk • Specialty museum, History museum, Museum
0.7 miNW
14°50'41"N • 89°9'3"W
Acropolis, Santa Rita
18 min walk • Museum
0.6 miN
14°50'44"N • 89°8'47"W
Stela A, Santa Rita
16 min walk • Museum
0.6 miN
14°50'43"N • 89°8'47"W
The Great Plaza, Santa Rita
15 min walk • Museum

Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ)

What is the best time to visit Copán?

July is the most popular and therefore the most crowded month to visit this location. Many people also choose to visit in March and August. The air temperature in this location remains at a similar level throughout the year.

Which popular attractions are close to Copán?

Nearby attractions include The Great Plaza, Santa Rita (15 min walk), Stela A, Santa Rita (16 min walk), Acropolis, Santa Rita (18 min walk), Museo de Arqueología, Copán Ruinas (22 min walk).