Experience the Rugged Beauty of Honduras without roughing it!

Hacienda La Esperanza

Hacienda La Esperanza is located just south of Copán Ruinas. (Map)  It is a short 10 to 15 minute walk to the Central Park of Copán Ruinas.  If you prefer, a Tuk-Tuk ride will cost you about one dollar.  Copán Ruinas is the home of a Mayan archeolocial site, Macaw Mountain, (a bird sanctuary), and has many boutique style shops, cafes and restaurants as well as a local fruit and produce market.  You may also like to horseback ride, take a trip to the hot springs or the Zip Lines.  

Clinica La Esperanza

Hacienda La Esperanza was created and operates soley for the purpose of supporting the Indigenous Mayan Indians in the surrounding area.  Paramedics for Children is a charity founded by Roger Harrison which provides medical services at subsidized rates to the Indigenous, as well as purchasing and delivering school supplies to the children attending some 25 schools in the mountains surrounding Copán Ruinas. 100% of the proceeds of this beautiful B&B go to support the programs of Paramedics for Children.

Lower level grounds

View from porch

We stayed at the Hacienda and enjoyed every minute of our time there.  The room was spacious and clean.  The plumbing was up to north American standards which was a plus.  Hot water, large showers and nice beds made the stay quite comfortable.  Each morning, I enjoyed a coffee while watching a variety of colorful native birds perch in the trees or take a drink from the fountain.  Watching the cattle go up the road to pasture along the river and listening to the birds singing made for a relaxing environment.  We enjoyed the Baleadas, Pancakes or "Tipico" style breakfasts that were served.  The Staff was friendly and Roger made sure we had everything we needed.

If you plan to explore the beauty in and around Copán Ruinas,  I would recommend staying at Hacienda La Esperanza.  I was satisfied not only with the accomodations, but happy that I was contributing to well being of the Indigenous community that lacks so much in Honduras.  Rooms are limited, and  reservations must be made in advance.  Click Here for more info.  Hope you enjoy your stay as much as I did.  Happy travelling!!!