Maya Site of Copan
FROM UNESCO: "Discovered in 1570 by Diego García de Palacio,
the ruins of Copán, one of the most important sites of the
Mayan civilization, were not excavated until the 19th century.
The ruined citadel and imposing public squares reveal
the three main stages of development before the city was
abandoned in the early 10th century."
The Copan Mayan Archaeological Site was designated a
cultural world heritage site by UNESCO in 1980.
Rio Platano Biosphere Reserve
FROM UNESCO:
"Located on the watershed of the Río Plátano, the reserve is
one of the few remains of a tropical rainforest in Central America
and has an abundant and varied plant and wildlife. In its mountainous
landscape sloping down to the Caribbean coast, over 2,000 indigenous
people have preserved their traditional way of life."
The Rio Platano Biosphere Reserve was designated a natural
world heritage site in 1982.
Other Attractions in Honduras
Honduras Travel Guide
Central America Travel Guide
Caribbean Travel Guide
