In short
- Base entry costs $15 to $20 USD for foreign visitors.
- The archaeological tunnels require an extra $15 USD ticket.
- The Museum of Maya Sculpture costs an additional $7 to $10 USD.
In this article
The Honduran Institute of Anthropology and History manages the ticketing for the park. You can buy tickets at the main visitor center. Bring cash in US Dollars or Honduran Lempiras to pay for your admission and any optional extras.
What is the basic Copan Ruins entrance fee?
The main archaeological park entry fee for foreigners is $15 to $20 USD.
This ticket grants you access to the main archaeological site for the day. It also typically covers entry to Las Sepulturas, a residential area for the Mayan elite located 1 kilometer away. The main site is open every day of the year from 8:00 AM to 4:00 PM.
Do I have to pay extra for the tunnels?
Yes, you need a separate ticket that usually costs $15 USD to enter the excavated tunnels.
Archaeologists dug these tunnels to study the buried layers of the ancient city. They allow you to see the original Rosalila temple beneath the main pyramids. You buy this ticket at the main entrance.
How much is the Museum of Maya Sculpture?
Entry to the museum requires an additional fee of about $7 to $10 USD.
The onsite museum houses original stelae to protect them from weather. It also features a full-size, brightly painted replica of the Rosalila temple. Paying the extra fee is recommended to see how the city originally looked.
What is included in a guided tour price?
Tour prices vary by departure location and platform, starting around $90 USD up to $395.99 USD.
Prices change based on what is provided. A guided package starting from Copan town is from $90 USD and includes main entrance and museum tickets. Day trips from cities like San Salvador or San Pedro Sula cost from $149 USD to $247.50 USD.
Are there other costs to consider?
Transportation to the ruins is very cheap or free if you stay in Copan Ruinas town.
You can walk from the town center to the visitor center in 15 to 20 minutes for free. Alternatively, a tuk-tuk ride takes 5 minutes and costs $1 to $2 USD (20 to 50 Lempiras). If you hire a guide at the gate, you will need extra cash.
How do I get to Copan from neighboring countries?
Tourist shuttles from Antigua or San Salvador run directly to Copan Ruinas town for $40 to $55 USD.
These shuttles take 5 to 7 hours. You cross an international border, so ensure you have the proper passports and visas. Overnight tours from Antigua are also available, starting from $395.99 USD per platform.
Questions travellers ask
Can I pay with credit cards?
Bring cash in US Dollars or Honduran Lempiras for tickets and guides.
Is Las Sepulturas included in the main ticket?
Yes, the main entrance fee often includes access to Las Sepulturas.
What time do the ruins open?
The site is open every day of the year from 8:00 AM to 4:00 PM.
