The best months to visit Copán are Nov – Apr. Dry season, comfortable temperatures.
Quick facts
Currency HNL (Lempira) USD accepted at tourist sites
Language Spanish Chortí Maya in surrounding villages
Timezone CST (UTC-6) Central Standard Time
Best Months Nov – Apr Dry season, comfortable temperatures
Daily Budget ~$20–40 USD Budget to mid-range
Visa CA-4 Agreement 90 days for most nationalities
When to go
One of the Maya world's greatest cities: carved stelae, the longest hieroglyphic text in the Americas, and scarlet macaws returned to a sacred valley.
Getting Around in Copán
- The town is walkable: the ruins are a 15-minute walk from the central plaza
- Tuk-tuks within town cost L10–30 per ride
- Colectivos to the Guatemala border depart from the main road throughout the day
For itineraries, costs and practical travel advice, see the full Copán travel guide.
Timezone: CST (UTC-6) (Central Standard Time)
Frequently asked questions
When is the best time to visit Copán?
The best months to visit Copán are Nov – Apr (Dry season, comfortable temperatures), which makes for the most comfortable conditions for sightseeing and getting around. For what a trip costs day to day, see the Copán budget breakdown.
