Hyroglyphic Steps at Copan

Copan

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December 3rd 2007
After a few days diving and relaxing we traveled to Copan to see the Mayan Ruins. This for me was the most interesting part of the trip so far. They are not as grand as some others (I have been told) but the sculpture was really detailed. We then went to macaw mountain to see lots of birds. Again I think the photos will say it all. Unfortunately I need to go pack so these will have to ... read more

Central America Caribbean » Honduras » Western » Copán Ruinas

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Once part of Spain's vast empire in the New World, Honduras became an independent nation in 1821. After two and a half decades of mostly military rule, a freely elected civilian government came to power in 1982. During the 1980s, Honduras proved a ha... ... read more