John Faithfull
John was fortunate enough to be guided around the beautiful Maya site of Copan by renowned archaeologist David Sedat, who was a member of the team that unearthed three royal tombs, including that of “The Lady in Red”.
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Many local villages are home to the descendants of those who fought alongside Lempira against Spanish Conquistadors in the early 16th century.
Life within these Lenca communities has remained virtually unchanged for generations. Expect a genuinely warm welcome and observe traditional farming methods and production of quality handicrafts such as pottery and straw woven goods. The town of Copan Ruinas is noteworthy not only for its steep cobblestone streets and numerous hiking trails but also for Honduras’s premier Mayan archaeological site, Copan, which was declared a UNESCO World Heritage Site in 1980.
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