Copán Ruinas facts for kids

Quick facts for kids Copán Ruinas
Town & Municipality
Main Plaza in Copán Ruinas
Copán Ruinas Location in Honduras
Country	Honduras
Department	Copán
Area
• Town & Municipality	361 km2 (139 sq mi)
Population  (2023 projection)
• Town & Municipality	45,312
• Density	125.52/km2 (325.1/sq mi)
• Urban	10,318
Time zone	UTC-6 (Central America)

Copán Ruinas is a town and municipality in Honduras. It's located near the border with Guatemala. This town is a main entry point for visitors who want to explore the ancient Copán ruins. These ruins are a UNESCO World Heritage site. They are famous for their amazing hieroglyphic staircase, tall stone carvings called stelae, and a museum.

Helping Honduras

Every December, Copán Ruinas hosts a special meeting called the Conference on Honduras. This event is organized by Project Honduras. It brings together people and local groups. They discuss ways to make life better in Honduras. Their main goals are to improve education, healthcare, and community building. For example, in October 2012, the conference focused on understanding safety in Honduras.

Learning in Copán

The town has many small language schools. These schools offer classes for travelers. It's a great way to learn Spanish while visiting the area.

Getting Around

Copán Ruinas is connected by road to the Honduran-Guatemalan border. This border crossing, called Aduana El Florido, is about 20 minutes away. There is also a small airport nearby, the Copán Ruinas Airport. It's about 20 kilometers east of the town center.

You won't find a public bus system within the town. Most people get around using small motorized taxi-bikes or tuk tuks. These are like small, three-wheeled taxis. If you want to travel further, private shuttle services can take you to cities like Guatemala City and Antigua Guatemala. Buses also run daily to San Pedro Sula and the capital city, Tegucigalpa.

See also

In Spanish: Copán Ruinas para niños