The country has a captivating history

The Mayan Ruins are self-explanatory! There is a spectacular 'old' history from ancient times, and the culture of these is still largely unknown, like in neighboring Guatemala and Mexico. This makes it an ideal location for exploration. The more recent history explains why the country is as hazardous and rarely frequented as it is now; some of the tragedies included a large number of insurgents and government troops from Nicaragua. There was finally a civil war, which resulted in a lot of suffering.

This history is terrible, but Honduras is gradually regaining its footing and rebuilding as a nation. While Honduras is not as closely linked with Maya culture as neighboring Guatemala, the culture is still alive in the country's west. Copan's ruins are a focal point for the local Maya community and are well worth a visit. Copan is the location of an ancient Maya city in Western Honduras. Between AD 426 and 820, it was one of the Maya world's most densely inhabited metropolitan places.