Santa Rosa de Copán

Santa Rosa de Copan on the map of Honduras

Santa Rosa de Copan is located in Honduras in Central America, about 160 kilometers from San Pedro Sula.

The small colonial town has about 28,000 inhabitants and is situated at an altitude of 1160 m above sea level. The climate in the region is mild, at night it is chilly and the temperature can drop to 12 ° C.

Santa Rosa was mentioned in 1791 and was promoted in 1812 to the county seat. From this period also dates the colonial building stock. Particularly worth seeing is the tobacco factory. Here Flor de Copan and other Honduran premium brands produced by hand for the cigar brand. Coffee lovers should visit the factory " Beneficio Maya ".

• Santa Rosa de Copan
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