Copan Ruinas: Budget Travel Guide, Copan, Honduras (B)

This charming town is memorable for its cobblestone streets, local indigenous population and proximity to the large Mayan archaeological site nearby, which is also called Copan Ruinas. The town has a smattering of hostels and restaurants catering to international and domestic tourists. Tuk tuks, annoying as they may be, are the main form of transport in the town rather than taxis. Watch your step as they often whizz by at unrestrained speeds, lurching from side-to-side on the uneven roads. The town of Copan Ruinas was an unexpected treat for us. While we were only really expecting to see the archaeological site and then move on, the town itself hasn’t yet been drowned with tourists and retains an authentic character. Only the occasional gringo can be spotted in the main square. A breath of fresh air! It remains relatively untouched by mass tourism. We liked Copan Ruinas so much we actually extended our stay.

Berakah B&B – more like a hotel than a hostel. This place has a nice rooftop hangout area to watch the sunset. It doesn’t have a shared kitchen but the price does include a typical Honduran breakfast of scrambled eggs, fried plantain, salty sour cream (crema), refried beans and tortillas. Overall a good choice for the price and very centrally located. ...... (follow the instructions below for accessing the rest of this article).