Travel Reference
In-Depth Information
you can hitch a ride in any passing pickup - most will happily give you a ride back into
town.
Luna Jaguar Spa Resort
(
http://lunajaguarsparesort.com
;
admission L200; 8am-5pm)
Directly across the river from the hot
springs, this is a high-concept Maya day spa, something like what the Maya kings would
have done to relax if they had the chance. Thirteen 'treatment stations' (offering hot tub,
herbal steam baths and so on) are scattered around the hillside, connected by a series of
stone pathways.
The jungle here has been left as undisturbed as possible, and reproduction Maya sculp-
tures dot the landscape. The water used in the hot tub and steam baths comes directly from
the volcanic spring. It's an amazing and beautiful spot, and worth checking out even if
you're not a spa junkie.
DAY SPA
Sleeping
Hacienda San Lucas $$$
( 2651-4495;
www.haciendasanlucas.com
; r from L2830; )
This is a magical place 3km south
of town. Beautifully restored, utterly unique and with fabulous views of the valley, taking
in the town and archaeological site, the place has to be seen to be believed. Phone before-
hand or drop in to its
office
( 2651-4495; Calle de la Plaza; 9am-5pm)
in Copán Ruinas.
The recently restored and expanded adobe hacienda is solar-powered, but the rooms are
candlelit at night, adding to the serene atmosphere. The food here is highly praised, and
many people come just for dinner. Los Sapos archaeological site is on the property.
HISTORIC HOTEL
