Attractions of Honduras

To help inspire or plan your trip to Honduras, some of its major attractions for travellers are shown below, including some of the best natural, historical, cultural and adventure sites in the country. These include all of UNESCO World Heritage Sites for Honduras which represent the best of the world's cultural and natural heritage.
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Natural	History	Wildlife	Trekking	Cities	Religious Monument	Boat Journey	Rail Journey	Diving	Cultural	Adrenaline	UNESCO WHS

Mayan City of Copan
Mayan City of Copan Copan is one of the most important of the Mayan sites and as the most southerly on the Yucatan peninsula, receives far fewer visitors than those further north. Copan was occupied from 2000 BC onwards but reached its peak in the Late Mayan Periods between 500 and 900 AD, thought to have been the capital and crowning achievement of the Mayan Empire. Its spectacular features include the Great Plaza with tiered seating for 50,000 people and the nearby Acropolis - the royal centre with numerous pyramids and temples. The latter includes the famous Hieroglyphic Stairway, whose 63 steps include some 2500 individual glyphs, the largest set of pre-Columbian inscribed texts in the Americas. The outer wall of the Plaza contains carved reliefs depicting Copan's 16 rulers. Although one of the most researched Mayan sites, much of Copan remains to be excavated and discovered in its jungle setting. UNESCO World Heritage Site: Maya Site of Copan

Mayan City of Copan

Mayan City of Copan

Copan is one of the most important of the Mayan sites and as the most southerly on the Yucatan peninsula, receives far fewer visitors than those further north. Copan was occupied from 2000 BC onwards but reached its peak in the Late Mayan Periods between 500 and 900 AD, thought to have been the capital and crowning achievement of the Mayan Empire. Its spectacular features include the Great Plaza with tiered seating for 50,000 people and the nearby Acropolis - the royal centre with numerous pyramids and temples. The latter includes the famous Hieroglyphic Stairway, whose 63 steps include some 2500 individual glyphs, the largest set of pre-Columbian inscribed texts in the Americas. The outer wall of the Plaza contains carved reliefs depicting Copan's 16 rulers. Although one of the most researched Mayan sites, much of Copan remains to be excavated and discovered in its jungle setting.

UNESCO World Heritage Site: Maya Site of Copan

Río Plátano Biosphere Reserve
Located on the watershed of the Río Plátano in the Mosquitia region of north-western Honduras, the Río Plátano Biosphere Reserve is the largest surviving virgin tropical rainforest in Central America. It contains a varied topography including inland mountainous regions and the Caribbean coast and is home to a wide variety of animal species. The reserve is also home to Ciudad Blanca, an important Maya archaeological site, and also the site where Christopher Columbus first landed in the Americas in 1492. UNESCO World Heritage Site: Río Plátano Biosphere Reserve

Río Plátano Biosphere Reserve

Located on the watershed of the Río Plátano in the Mosquitia region of north-western Honduras, the Río Plátano Biosphere Reserve is the largest surviving virgin tropical rainforest in Central America. It contains a varied topography including inland mountainous regions and the Caribbean coast and is home to a wide variety of animal species. The reserve is also home to Ciudad Blanca, an important Maya archaeological site, and also the site where Christopher Columbus first landed in the Americas in 1492.

UNESCO World Heritage Site: Río Plátano Biosphere Reserve

Roatan Island
Roatan Island Roatan Island is one of the three Bay Islands off Honduras's Caribbean coast. Roatan is surrounded by over 100km of tropical coral reef, making second in size only to the Great Barrier Reef. This makes it a paradise for diving and snorkelling to view the coral, sponges and huge diversity of colourful tropical fish. Back on dry land, the island has stunning palm-fringed beaches, warm turquoise waters and a laid back Caribbean vibe.

Roatan Island

Roatan Island

Roatan Island is one of the three Bay Islands off Honduras's Caribbean coast. Roatan is surrounded by over 100km of tropical coral reef, making second in size only to the Great Barrier Reef. This makes it a paradise for diving and snorkelling to view the coral, sponges and huge diversity of colourful tropical fish. Back on dry land, the island has stunning palm-fringed beaches, warm turquoise waters and a laid back Caribbean vibe.