Copán · The west and the Lenca Route

Santa Rosa de Copán

The main city of the west: colonial, mild and steeped in tobacco.

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What the facts say

It's the largest and most important city in western Honduras.
Source: Wikipedia: Santa Rosa de Copán
It sits at about 1,150 m, with moderate temperatures all year.
Source: Wikipedia: Santa Rosa de Copán
Its cobbled historic centre is a national monument.
Source: Wikipedia: Santa Rosa de Copán
It hosted the Royal Tobacco Factory (1765) and still makes premium cigars.
Source: Wikipedia: Santa Rosa de Copán
Highway CA-4 links it to San Pedro Sula and the Guatemalan and Salvadoran borders.
Source: Wikipedia: Santa Rosa de Copán

Our reading

CARACOL's opinion, built on the facts above

To live in a mild climate with city services, with Copán, Gracias and the borders close by.

Festivals and events

Morazán Week
October (the Government sets the dates each year)
October's public holidays are grouped into a week off: peak season for domestic travel to beaches, mountains and towns.
Source: Instituto Hondureño de Turismo: Semana Morazánica 2025

Nearby, with properties

CARACOL has no listings in Santa Rosa de Copán yet. These are in the nearest places that do; an advisor can let you know when something comes in.

Rent

Demo build · Altos del Río

Río de Piedras · San Pedro Sula

$2,850 / mes

3 3.5 218 m²

Sale

Demo build · Vista del Merendón

Colonia Universidad · San Pedro Sula

$592,000

5 4.5 438 m²

Sale

Demo build · Jardín de Agua

Jardines del Valle · San Pedro Sula

$418,000

4 3.5 345 m²

Where to stay

Hotels and rentals in Santa Rosa de Copán

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