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Santa Rosa de Copán
Spend 1–2 days in Santa Rosa de Copán to see the central park, cathedral, cigar factory and market; add a day trip to Copán Ruinas if you want Maya sites.
Santa Rosa de Copán is a compact highland town with a walkable centre, a historic cathedral, a cigar‑factory tour and a lively market. One full day covers the main sights; a second day lets you relax or take a short bus to the nearby Maya ruins of Copán.
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Local time, weather, currency, airports
- Weather
- see forecast
- Currency
- HNL
- Best months
- Nov–Apr
- avoid Jun–Sep (rainy season)
- Airport
- SAP
- Nights
- 1–2
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Rules in force · 6Guatemala, El Salvador, Honduras and Nicaragua (CA-4) giv…
- Central America ↗Guatemala, El Salvador, Honduras and Nicaragua (CA-4) give one shared entry allowance, usually 90 days in total; leaving for Belize, Costa Rica or Mexico and coming back does not always reset it — check with immigration before a long stay.
- Central America ↗Cross land borders in daylight and early in the day; many posts close or empty of transport by late afternoon, and the approaches are where robberies happen.
- Central America ↗Several borders charge entry, exit or municipal fees in US dollars (Belize exit, Nicaragua entry and exit, Honduras entry); carry small, clean US notes and ask for a receipt.
- Honduras ↗Check entry rules for your passport with Honduras's migration authority or a Honduran consulate; the CA-4 agreement with Guatemala, El Salvador and Nicaragua can make your permitted stay count across all four.
- Honduras ↗Transit San Pedro Sula and Tegucigalpa by day and with pre-arranged transport; do not use public buses between cities.
- Honduras ↗Do not travel to Gracias a Dios (La Mosquitia) except with a specialist operator; several governments advise against all travel there.
Entry rules depend on your passport. Full visa guide
What is in this basic guide9 covered · 4 not yet ▾
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- Walking areas with bag rules
- Day plans checked against opening hours
- Airport-to-bed timings and the last safe connection
- Field-checked times and prices
Emergency numbers for Santa Rosa de Copán911 ▾
- Police911
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EssentialsQuick answers and what things cost
Essentials
Quick answers and what things cost
Quick answers
The questions people ask first about Santa Rosa de Copán, one line each. Tap a card for the full answer.
- Cash or card?Currency is the Honduran lempira (HNL, L).Honduras-wide
- SIM or eSIMTigo and Claro sell SIMs at airports and shops; passport required.Honduras-wide
- Tap waterNot drinkable from the tap; bottled and refill jugs.Honduras-wide
- TippingRestaurants: 10%; sometimes on the bill.Honduras-wide
- Plugs & powerSockets A/B. US/Canada (A/B): fits · UK/Ireland (G): adapter · Australia/NZ (I): adapter. 120 V: UK and AU 230 V-only devices need a converter; most chargers are dual-voltage.Honduras-wide
- SafetyGenerally safe for day visitors; keep an eye on belongings in crowded markets and use registered taxis.
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- RestroomsPaper in the bin.Honduras-wide
- Emergency numbers911 police
- Sundays & holidaysSemana Santa and Semana Morazánica close offices; banks shut Saturday afternoon and Sunday.Honduras-wide
- Your embassyFind your embassy's 24-hour line before you fly.
- AirportcheckSAP San Pedro Sula International (about 2 h by bus (check schedules)).
- Getting aroundWalking is easiest; taxis cost US$0.75 per person within the centre.
Cost cheat-sheet
Typical prices for the everyday things, as ranges. Your currency is shown next to the local price.
- Taxi, about 5 km (3 mi)Taxi, about 3 mi (5 km)Taxi ride within centre$0.75 per person
- Budget bedHotel room (double), a night, per roomHNL 800
- Mid-range bedHotel room (double), a night, per roomHNL 1,200
- High-end bedHotel room (double), a night, per roomHNL 1,800
A day, not counting the bed: Budget HNL 150 · Mid HNL 250 · High HNL 400
Local prices, with USD next to them (rates 2026-09 (approximate); change it in the header). Ranges are desk estimates: check locally. Every price and the budget calculator →
DecideWhat it is known for, and when the weather works
Decide
What it is known for, and when the weather works
At a glance
What the city is known for, how you fly in, and where to find the phrases.
- Airports
- SAP San Pedro Sula International (about 2 h by bus (check schedules))
Best months at a glance
From the guide's best and avoid lists
Jan
Best
27°C (81°F)81°F (27°C)
Feb
Best
28°C (82°F)82°F (28°C)
Mar
Best
30°C (86°F)86°F (30°C)
Apr
Best
31°C (88°F)88°F (31°C)
May
not flagged
31°C (88°F)88°F (31°C)
Jun
Avoid
30°C (86°F)86°F (30°C)
Jul
Avoid
29°C (84°F)84°F (29°C)
Aug
Avoid
29°C (84°F)84°F (29°C)
Sep
Avoid
28°C (82°F)82°F (28°C)
Oct
not flagged
27°C (81°F)81°F (27°C)
Nov
Best
26°C (79°F)79°F (26°C)
Dec
Best
26°C (79°F)79°F (26°C)
Best: Nov–Apr. Avoid: Jun–Sep. Month by month →
Warmest Apr (31°C (88°F)88°F (31°C)), coolest Dec (14°C (57°F)57°F (14°C) low), wettest Jul (13 rain days), driest Jan (5). Averages, not a forecast.
Weather and climate
Santa Rosa de Copán: next 7 days
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Forecast: Open-Meteo (CC BY 4.0), model data for this point.
Air quality
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Model estimate (CAMS via Open-Meteo), not a street-level station; readings near busy roads run higher.
Jan
27°C (81°F)81°F (27°C)
15°C (59°F)59°F (15°C)
5 rd
Feb
28°C (82°F)82°F (28°C)
16°C (61°F)61°F (16°C)
5 rd
Mar
30°C (86°F)86°F (30°C)
18°C (64°F)64°F (18°C)
6 rd
Apr
31°C (88°F)88°F (31°C)
19°C (66°F)66°F (19°C)
8 rd
May
31°C (88°F)88°F (31°C)
20°C (68°F)68°F (20°C)
10 rd
Jun
30°C (86°F)86°F (30°C)
20°C (68°F)68°F (20°C)
12 rd
Jul
29°C (84°F)84°F (29°C)
19°C (66°F)66°F (19°C)
13 rd
Aug
29°C (84°F)84°F (29°C)
19°C (66°F)66°F (19°C)
13 rd
Sep
28°C (82°F)82°F (28°C)
18°C (64°F)64°F (18°C)
11 rd
Oct
27°C (81°F)81°F (27°C)
16°C (61°F)61°F (16°C)
7 rd
Nov
26°C (79°F)79°F (26°C)
15°C (59°F)59°F (15°C)
5 rd
Dec
26°C (79°F)79°F (26°C)
14°C (57°F)57°F (14°C)
5 rd
High / low, both scales · rd = rain days
Arrive & moveAirports are listed under At a glance; this is how to move once you are in
Arrive & move
Airports are listed under At a glance; this is how to move once you are in
Getting around
Walking is easiest; taxis cost US$0.75 per person within the centre. The Urbanos school‑bus runs up the main hill to the terminal and stops at the central park.
Nearest full guides
Straight-line distance, not travel time
See & doDay-trips, door to door
See & do
Day-trips, door to door
Day-trips
Copán Ruinas
goDoor to door: ≈3 h total
Bus from terminal, about 2 h
Maya archaeological site; good for a half‑day if you leave early.
Eat & sleepWhich area to sleep in
Eat & sleep
Which area to sleep in
Where to sleep
Areas, not hotels: pick the one that fits your arrival time and plans.
Hotel Casa Real
Only hotel with a pool; central location
PracticalWhat a day costs, what to watch out for, and the pocket card
Practical
What a day costs, what to watch out for, and the pocket card
Cost per day
- Budget
- L150–L250 excl. bed
- Mid
- L250–L400 excl. bed
Trip budget
| Hotel room (double)1 × 1 night × HNL 1,200 | HNL 1,200 |
| Food, local transport, entries1 × 1 day × HNL 250 | HNL 250 |
| Taxi within city centre1 × HNL 1 · US$0.75 per ride | HNL 1 |
| Cigar factory tour (minimum group)1 × HNL 15 · If fewer than three participants | HNL 15 |
| eSIM data for a week1 × HNL 2,500 · check local providers | HNL 2,500 |
| Buffer 10%Price creep, a taxi you did not plan, one splurge | HNL 397 |
| Trip total≈ HNL 4,363 per person per day, bed included | HNL 4,363 |
Hotel Casa Real rates (check current price).
2026 estimate in lempiras; flights and international transfers excluded.
Prices of common things
| Baleada (with egg & avocado) | L20–L30 |
| Pineapple on a stick | L5 (≈US$0.25) |
| Map of the city | L15 (≈US$0.75) |
| Taxi ride within centre | $0.75 per person |
2026 estimate; check locally.
Watch out
Safety
- Taxi fares are per person, not per vehicle – confirm price before boarding.
- Cigar‑factory tours require a minimum of three people; otherwise pay US$15 for a solo visitor.
Emergency numbers
- Police
- 911
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Emergency
- Police911
Embassy
US consulate in San Pedro Sula (check address).
My embassy: —
Fare anchors (2026 estimate)
- Taxi city centre: about US$0.75 per person (check exact fare)
- Bus to Copán Ruinas: ≈ L200–L250 one way (check schedule)
Say or show
- Disculpe — Excuse me / Sorry (disˈkulpe)
- Gracias — Thank you (ˈɡɾasjas)
- ¿Cuánto cuesta? — How much is it? (ˈkwanto ˈkwesta)
- ¿Puedo pagar con tarjeta? — Can I pay by card? (ˈpweðo paˈɣar kon tarˈxe.ta)
- ¿Dónde está el baño? — Where is the toilet? (ˈdon.de esˈta el ˈβa.ɲo)
Deep diveWhat this guide covers so far, and its sources
Deep dive
What this guide covers so far, and its sources
Not a trip line yet
This is a basic guide: no airport-to-bed contract, walking clusters or day plans are published for Santa Rosa de Copán. Airport, fare and schedule details are unverified; check the operators before you fly.
What we know, and what is coming
On this page
- Best months: Nov–Apr · avoid Jun–Sep (rainy season) · month by month →
- 1 airport and 1 area to sleep in
- Weather: a 7-day forecast and monthly averages
- Cost per day in 2 bands
- 1 day-trips, door to door
- 2 things to watch out for, with emergency numbers
Coming as the guide grows
- Add a night in Copán Ruinas for a full Maya experience.
- Use the Tourist Information Office for up‑to‑date bus schedules.
Sources
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