Copan Ruinas is located in the Western foothills of Honduras at an elevation of 600 meters (2000 feet) just minutes from the Guatemala border. Never as hot as the summer of the Atlantic Coast, nor as cold as old Guatemala in the winter, Copan Ruinas offers its visitors an ideal climate year round. Here, only two noticeable seasons exist; the dry, runs from December to May, the hottest being March, April and May. The rainy season generally begins in June with intermittent heavy showers and thunder storms, which come and go quickly. For more than six months, the region in transformed into a true tropical paradise. No matter what time of year you visit, Copan Ruinas has an ideal climate for safely strolling cobbled streets, day or night, taking in the numerous attractions and experiencing the friendly, kind nature of its residents. The economy of our region is based on tourism and agriculture. We have no manufacturing industries or corporate companies…our skies are azure blue and starry. The infrastructure to accommodate and take excellent care of our guests is well established. The only complaint…most visitors wished they had scheduled a few more days in Copan Ruinas, to take advantage of the numerous activities offered and further the warm relationships quickly formed with the people who live here.