Copán Ruinas
Copán Ruinas is a municipality in the Honduran department of Copán. The town, located close to the Guatemalan border, is a major gateway for tourists traveling to the Pre-Columbian ruins of Copán. The Copán ruins house a UN World Heritage site and are renowned for the hieroglyphic staircase, stellae, and museum.
Copán Ruinas | |
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Town & Municipality | |
Main Plaza in Copán Ruinas | |
Copán Ruinas | |
| Coordinates: 14°50′N 89°09′W | |
| Country | Honduras |
| Department | Copán |
| Area | |
| • Town & Municipality | 361 km2 (139 sq mi) |
| Population (2023 projection) | |
| • Town & Municipality | 45,312 |
| • Density | 130/km2 (330/sq mi) |
| • Urban | 10,318 |
| Time zone | UTC-6 (Central America) |
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