I visited this WHS in Spring 2024 as a 2 night 2 day trip excursion from Guatemala. Arriving late in the afternoon as opposed to an early morning border crossing meant that there was no traffic at all, something that should be taken in mind as we saw long queues to cross the border from Guatemala to Honduras on our return.

This is truly a special WHS and I strongly suggest allowing time before/after your visit for the great site museum to be able to see the original intricate stelae and stone sculptures. Make sure to buy the all-inclusive tickets to be able to visit the museum and the recently dug tunnels too. Like in Quirigua, Guatemala, the stelae or altars covered by thatched roofs or canvas are original while the rest are replicas. The Hieroglyph Stairway is a stunning masterpiece together with the Acropolis, Ball Courts and different plazas. The surrounding vegetation is excellent for fine birdwatching, made especially easy due to several scarlet macaw feeders on some trees. My slightly longer overnight stay in Copan Ruinas was well worth it as there are excellent restaurants and cafes around.