Small Sacrificial Altar

The Ruins at Copan

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July 14th 2006
I have been to Tikal and seen the great monoliths of the Maya. Tikal was impressive but no where near as amazing as the detailed stele and structures of Copan Ruins. The stele are alive with details etched in every stone in the area. There is a ball court in the main plaza with distinct ball posts for scoring. We hired a guide for 25USD between 3 people which was well worth the expense. He is one ... 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