Copan, Honduras

Okay, I know it's taken us forever to get our honeymoon pictures posted, but we promise it is worth the wait. We really had a great time in Honduras. If you're planning on or thinking about visiting, give us a call because we can help you make the most of your trip.

We arrived in San Pedro Sula and were greeted by Gus (short for Gustavo). Gus would be our personal tour guide for the next week. It was great having someone that we could ask our questions to, but it was tough having someone listen to all the inane things you end up talking about.

Straight from the airport we headed to Copan. To get to Copan, it's a three hour drive. The road is two, undesignated lanes. Primarily, one for each direction, but we found that there are no rules as to when passing on hilly, curvy roads is appropriate. Once we learned not to pay attention to Gus's driving style, it was all about the scenery. The drive is up 3,000 feet over the mountains and then down into the valley where Copan is located.Our hotel had a beautiful view, and after a long day of traveling it was nice to relax.


Then next day we learned of Gus's extensive knowledge of the local flora and fauna. Which of course, was very cool when we heard it and now we can't remember much. I think the palms of this tree was used to build homes.

Anyways...there were lots of Macaws (Scarlet and Emerald) throughout the country. These happen to be tame ones.


Copan is famous because of the Mayan ruins that are located there. Extensive research has been done and the history is amazing. It was interesting to explore Copan, because two years ago we were at the Yucatan Pennisula and explored Chitinetsa.Besides the ruins, the most memerable picture is that of the tuk-tuks. These little red taxis were all over the place. Apparently, the people of Copan scoffed at them, but quickly became so acustomed to them, they hardly walk from place to place now.

We never actually caught a picture of one, but here is approximately what they looked like