From Copan Ruinas, we got on the 8:00 AM direct three-hour bus ride to the west to Santa Rose de Copan, Honduras, a stop-over on our way to El Salvador and then Antigua, Guatemala. [Note to travelers: That 8:00 AM bus goes through La Entrada but you don't have to change buses.]
Santa Rosa is a colonial town off the main tourist trail with old churches, cafes and restaurants frequented by locals (rather than tourists), a few cobblestone streets (and many unpaved ones), colorful buildings of many architectural styles, and a shady town square. We had heard good personal reports for SRdC, but in the end we were not much charmed. However, we saw buildings being spruced up, roads being paved, electrical grid work, and much efforts going into improving El Cerrito park and viewpoint - we enjoyed our sunset walk up the 150 steps.
During trip research, we had agonized over how to see the nearby town of Gracias, the oldest colonial town in Honduras. After much study, we began to suspect that Gracias was overly hyped. Just to prove our suspicions, we made a day trip and were not impressed. Gracias is heavily touted by most guide books, but it's hard to see why. Let's just say it was hot and dusty, the Castillo was uninteresting, and not much seems to have happened since 1536. Not all was lost as the bus ride was quite scenic.
Santa Rosa from El Cerrito viewpoint.
Atole de PiƱa, a favorite Honduran dessert that we checked out at Hemady's Tipico along with a nice meal.
On the road to Gracias.
Not only was the Gracias bus ride scenic, but it's not every day that you get a fillup from an attendant sporting a pistol.
The Castillo in Gracias.
And some shots showing the architecture of Santa Rosa.
Cathedral(Catedral).
Central Market (Mercado Central).
Army HQ (Battilion).
The former Cine Rex.
And all the shots from Santa Rosa de Copan and Gracias are here.
Sun-Ling and John have been traveling the earth since 2008 while blogging, eating vegetarian and vegan, and riding public transportation. We love uphill day hikes, 20th-century architecture, Roman ruins, all bodies of water, local markets, shopping for groceries, aqueducts, miradors, trip planning, blablacar, and more.
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That looks a lot like an insect in the desert. I trust not?
The link to all the shots hits a private page, cannot view. Help!
@Crash - Fixed!
@Kathy, those are cinnamon pieces.
@Kathy, those are cinnamon pieces.
Thanks. More fine photography. Love to join you if only vicariously.
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