Copan Ruinas is actually the name of a small town located about a kilometer away from the ruins of the ancient Mayan city of Copan. Although the ruins at Copan are generally overshadowed by the more well known ruins in Tikal, Chichen Itza, Tulum, and Palenque, they still rank among the most impressive accomplishments of the Mayan civilization. Copan is most well known for its amazing collection of portrait stelae--tall, narrow stones carved in relief, depicting the greatest of Copan's former kings.
Parque Central
Copan Ruins
The Gran Plaza
Patio de los Jaguares
El cementerio
Templo de Rosalila
Heiroglyphic Staircase - its 64 step flight bears the history of the royal house of Copan in several thousand glyphs.
Estela M, in front of the Heiroglyphic Stairway, depicts King Smoke Shell
Ball Court - the second largest in Central America.
Estela H, depicting what is probably a queen or princess, not a king.
Estela A, one of many depicting King 18 Rabbit.
Putting the size of the stelae into perspective.
Estela D, depicting King 18 Rabbit.
Estela B, depicting King 18 Rabbit.
Estela 4, depicting King 18 Rabbit.The Wildlife at Copan
Aguiti
Colorful macaws.
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