Las Sepulturas
The residential area of Copán's nobles and scribes, where paths through the trees see few visitors and reveal everyday life beyond the royal court.
Las Sepulturas lies about 2 km northeast of the main site. It takes its name from the many burials found there in the early days of excavation, but it was in fact a residential district for Copán's elite. Dozens of courtyards and house foundations have been excavated. The "Scribe's House" has a long hieroglyphic bench. The site is shaded by trees, with birds and butterflies common, and it is rarely crowded. Admission is included in the combined site ticket, valid for the same day. You can walk from the main site along the road or take a tuk-tuk.
Opening hours
08:00–16:00
Nearby sights
- Acropolis & Rosalila Tunnels
- Copán Ball Court
- Maya Site of Copán – Great Plaza
- Hieroglyphic Stairway
- Copán Sculpture Museum
- Parque Central, Copán Ruinas
- Museo Regional de Arqueología Maya
- Macaw Mountain Bird Park