Cultural Honduras
(
8 days, 7 nights
)
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Day 1: San Pedro Sula
Arrival, reception and transfer to your hotel. Free day.
Day 2: San Pedro Sula – La Esperanza
To start our tour we will visit the down town area to observe
the intense commercial ac¬tivity of the fastest growing
city in Central America. After our visit to the local handicraft
market “Guamilito” with its colourful stores we
continue via Lake Yojoa to La Esperanza, in the heart of the
Honduran mainland, high in the mountains. On the way we visit
the impressive Pulhapanzak Waterfall. Arrival to La Esperanza
in the late afternoon and overnight stay.
Day 3: La Esperanza
Today we visit the neighbouring towns of La Esperanza, for
a look at the different lifestyles of the local inhabitants,
the Lenca. Located at approx 1600 m above sea level, La Esperanza
has a fresh climate that is perfect for agriculture. Overnight
in La Esperanza.
Day 4: La Esperanza – Gracias
– Santa Rosa
Morning transfer to Gracias. We discover the Gracias colonial
history with its churches and the fortress San Cristobal.
In the afternoon we transfer to Santa Rosa de Copán.
Overnight.
Day 5: Santa Rosa de Copan – Copán
We tour the village of Santa Rosa in the morning and visit
the famous “Flor de Copán” tobacco factory.
We continue our way to Copán. En route we will learn
about Mayan trade routes, social and political organization,
and theories on their mysterious demise. We will enjoy the
beautiful countryside as we travel to the picturesque village
of Copán. Overnight in Copán.
Day 6: Copán
This morning a local guide will meet you in your hotel. He
will escort you to the Copán Ruins Park, which is located
20 minutes walk from Copán. You will tour the legendary
Archaeological Park of Copán, which consists of two
main sites, the ruins and the sepulchres. Learn about the
impressive 63-step stairway with over 2,500 hieroglyphs and
the masterfully carved Stella. Overnight in Copán.
Day 7: Copán – San Pedro
Sula
This morning is left free for you to explore Copán
at your own leisure. In the afternoon you will take the direct
bus back to San Pedro Sula. Overnight in San Pedro Sula.
Day 8: San Pedro Sula
Transfer to the San Pedro Sula airport in time for your international departure flight.
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