The Maya really knew how to pick their spots. Copan was cradled in the mountains, surrounded by trees. Hawks glided overhead.It didn't have the massive pyramids of Chichen Itza or the monkeys of Tikal. It wasn't as large as Palenque or Teotihuacan.
It was a bit more like Uxmal in that it had a quiet ascetic. I imagine the vibe when it was populated to have been pretty much what it is now in Copan Ruinas town - chill.
On its own, I'm not sure where this city falls in my list of favorite ruins, but combined with Copan Ruinas town it shoots up pretty high.
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