Travel to Mayan ruins in Copan, Honduras: a twist on your average hotel deal

With all the travel deals around these days, a traveler can be picky. If you’re like me, it’s easy to pass on deal after deal with the thinking that there’s got to be something better down the line. Now, better might mean more luxurious for the price of $100, or it might mean a more exotic destination like Honduras. That’s why when I found that hotels in Copán Ruinas were discounting room rates up to 50% during their high season this winter, I got excited at the idea of a holiday in western Honduras in a village known for its tranquility and rich Mayan history.

Deals: There really are accommodations to fit any budget. Backpackers looking for hostels and guesthouse properties can find rooms ranging from $5 per night (En La Manzana Verde) and $16 per night, double or triple occupancy (La Posada de Belssy). If you are prepared to spend more, try a bed and breakfast inn with a view of the Copan River Valley for $50 per night, double occupancy (La Casa de Cafe), or a boutique hotel with Wi-Fi and fresh local coffee for $65 per night, double occupancy (Yat B’alam Boutique Hotel). I also liked the looks of the Spanish colonial-style inn La Casa Rosada ($87 per night, double occupancy) and the well-regarded Hacienda San Lucas, starting at $125 per night.

Caveat: Online prices and room availability are not always obvious on the hotels’  websites. Most of the reservations need to be initiated by e-mail.

When: During high season, Dec. 1, 2009 to March 30, 2010

Contact: Lets Go Honduras, (800) 410-9608

— Jen Leo, Los Angeles Times Travel & Deal blogger

[Photo: Ball court at the Mayan ruins of Copán. Credit: Courtesy of Honduras Institute of Tourism]

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