Take an overnight trip to Copan and Quirigua from Antigua and discover the beauty of these ancient ruins. After a scenic drive in a comfortable vehicle, spend your first day at Copan in Honduras, where you'll explore the archaeological Mayan site. Then, venture out to Quirigua, known for the tallest stela in the Mayan world. Your expert guide will be with you to teach you about the significance and importance of these UNESCO World Heritage-listed archeological sites. Hotel accommodation, breakfast and hotel pickup and drop-off are all included!
Highlights
- Overnight trip to Copan and Quirigua from Antigua
- Explore the UNESCO World Heritage sites of Copan and Quirigua with your knowledgeable guide
- Learn about the intriguing history of each archeological site
- 1 night of accommodation, breakfast and all entrance fees included
Useful Information
Copan and Quirigua Overnight Trip from Antigua
Day 1:
Spend two days exploring Copan and Quirigua on this overnight tour from Antigua! After pickup from your Antigua hotel, head to Copan in Honduras to begin your adventure.
Located only 37 miles (60 km) from the Guatemala border, the ancient UNESCO World Heritage-listed city of Copan is considered a spectacular example of Mayan pre-Colombian culture. Along with your knowledgeable guide, explore the huge complex here, consisting of several plazas and ceremonial temples. Admire the impressive detailed carvings of the more than 4,000 structures on site.
Visit the Great Plaza, located on the north side of the complex, before seeing Copan's most famous monument, Altar Q, which is an intricate structure depicting all of the city’s 16 kings in succession. Enjoy lunch (own expense) in Copan before having free time to explore on your own for the rest of the day.
Day 2:
On your second day, enjoy an early-morning breakfast before heading out to the UNESCO World Heritage-listed Mayan site, Quirigua, located approximately 31 miles (50 km) outside of Copan. Quirigua is known for the tallest stela in the Mayan world. Visit Gran Plaza and admire the intricately carved stelae -- carved stone slabs or pillars used for commemoration -- the tallest of which rises as high as 32 feet (10 meters).
Enjoy lunch in Quirigua (own expense) before heading back to Antigua.
Spend two days exploring Copan and Quirigua on this overnight tour from Antigua! After pickup from your Antigua hotel, head to Copan in Honduras to begin your adventure.
Located only 37 miles (60 km) from the Guatemala border, the ancient UNESCO World Heritage-listed city of Copan is considered a spectacular example of Mayan pre-Colombian culture. Along with your knowledgeable guide, explore the huge complex here, consisting of several plazas and ceremonial temples. Admire the impressive detailed carvings of the more than 4,000 structures on site.
Visit the Great Plaza, located on the north side of the complex, before seeing Copan's most famous monument, Altar Q, which is an intricate structure depicting all of the city’s 16 kings in succession. Enjoy lunch (own expense) in Copan before having free time to explore on your own for the rest of the day.
Day 2:
On your second day, enjoy an early-morning breakfast before heading out to the UNESCO World Heritage-listed Mayan site, Quirigua, located approximately 31 miles (50 km) outside of Copan. Quirigua is known for the tallest stela in the Mayan world. Visit Gran Plaza and admire the intricately carved stelae -- carved stone slabs or pillars used for commemoration -- the tallest of which rises as high as 32 feet (10 meters).
Enjoy lunch in Quirigua (own expense) before heading back to Antigua.
