Monumental architecture is one of the best legacies the Mayas left after the decline of their civilization. We marvel and awe at the impressive limestone structures that were once, and in many case still are, hidden in the dense jungles of El Mundo Maya. Apart from archaeological artifacts like pottery, tools, jewelry, and even human [...]
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Best of GloboTreks’ Travel, 2011
For some time I’ve been debating how to do a 2011 wrap up post that summarizes this year in travel. So, when I got the nomination by Ben from Adventures with Ben, I didn’t think it twice to go with it and use it as my Best of 2011 post. Here’s how my travels went [...]
17 Comments | Category: FeaturesGuide to Copan Ruinas
Copan Ruinas, located just 1km northwest of Honduras’ most famous Maya site, is a charming little town with cobblestone streets, white and yellowish adobe buildings, and red-tile roofs. It is tucked away in the mystical mountains of western Honduras, where you can feel its relaxed and peaceful vibe though its sceneries and town beauty. Walking [...]
26 Comments | Category: Destinations, HondurasThe Mayan Ruins of Copan
Copan, considered by many one of the most spectacular cities of the ancient Maya civilization, is a ruins complex known for its beautiful stone temples, altars, hieroglyphs, and stelae. It was built between 400 and 800 A.D., until it suddenly was abandoned. Even though Copan was well known since the early 19th century, it wasn’t [...]
32 Comments | Category: Honduras, SightseeingWeekly Snapshot: Copan Ruinas Dog
Stray Dog at Copan Ruinas, Honduras Coming across stray dogs in Central and South America is a common thing. Even while hiking the Inca Trail in Peru I had a stray dog follow me for two days! I nicknamed her Inca. While in Cuzco I had the company of small hyperactive dog that seemed to [...]
2 Comments | Category: Weekly SnapshotWeekly Snapshot: Copan Hieroglyphic Stairway
Hieroglyphic Stairway at Copan Ruins – Copan Ruinas, Honduras The Hieroglyphic Stairway, also known as Structure 26, is a sculptured stairway 10 meters (33 ft) wide and with a total of 62 steps. It is located in the Mayan complex of the Ruins of Copan in Honduras. The stairway takes its name from the 2200 glyphs that together form [...]
7 Comments | Category: Weekly SnapshotHelp Can Come In Strange Ways
Flop… bang… bam… splat! What the hell did just happen? I’m face down, laying in the grass. Several stone steps below me lead to the base of the pyramid temple. As I slowly analyze my current situation, I realize that I have fallen several steps from the top of one of the Mayan Temples of [...]
49 Comments | Category: Honduras, Personal ExperiencesSan Pedro Sula, I Tried to Make the Best of You
Before arriving to San Pedro Sula I did my research to know what I could do and visit while there. The best I can say is that it didn’t turn out to be too promising. Apparently, this city is just a transit hub and travelers flee from it as soon as they can. This was [...]
36 Comments | Category: Destinations, HondurasWeekly Snapshot: Copan Ruins Parrot
Parrot at Copan Ruins – Copan Ruinas, Honduras This is one of the first things you see once you enter the Mayan ruins of Copan, one kilometer away from the small town of Copan Ruinas. Right after the entrance, there is a dedicated area where a half dozen of parrots live freely and completely uncaged. [...]
7 Comments | Category: Weekly SnapshotTela, you tricked me!
After an interesting chicken bus ride I arrive to Tela, looking for a nice time at the beach. Once I hop off the bus I take a taxi to the beach. I ask driver for the best beach in Tela and he quickly responds, “the best beach in Tela is not in Tela”. It is [...]
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