Honduras

Copan ruinsIn many ways, Honduras is a country of extremes: the topography as well as the density and distribution of the population are inseparable from its history and character. Its triangular shape creates a northern border on the Caribbean Sea, a strategic extension of coastline and beaches with the most precious jewels in the surrounding archipelago of the Bay Islands, encompassing Roatan, Utila and Guanaja, world-renowned for their coral reefs.

Moving inland, green valleys are drained by the numerous rivers born in the forested peaks of the Central American Andean highlands with, in the very heart of the country, the capital city of Tegucigalpa In order to conserve these natural treasures and the country’s unique flora and fauna, the Honduran government has established reserves and national parks. The Ruins of Copán represent the highest artistic and cultural achievement of the ancient Maya Civilization, the extensive grounds of the Archaeological park embrace the remains of numerous majestic temples and pyramids embellished with thousands of fragments of architectural sculpture. Copan has been called by the archaeologist “The Alexandria of the new world” due to the numerous findings that indicate with no doubt that it was the scientific and artistic Capital of the Maya.

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