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All Honduras Copán Ruinas

The Atlas Obscura Guide To Copán Ruinas

2 Cool, Hidden, and Unusual Things to Do in Copán Ruinas, Honduras

Updated November 6, 2015

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The Hieroglyphic Stairway.

Copán Ruinas, Honduras

Hieroglyphic Stairway of Copán

This staircase full of Mayan hieroglyphics is perhaps the largest single text in the world.
A life size replica structure is build in the museum of Copán

Copán Ruinas, Honduras

Rosalila Temple

A full-size replica of this well-preserved temple lets you take a walk through the Mayan age.
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