CORN is ONE Of the MOST iconic GRAINS used in SANTA ROSA de COPAN´S Cuisine.

Called the Sultana de Occidente, Santa Rosa de Copán is the most important commercial and political city in the West of Honduras. The city is connected by the inter-american highway of the west with the city of San Pedro Sula,to the east, and with the borders of El Poy, El Salvador,and Agua Caliente, to the west, of Guatemala: which makes it an important geographical point.

Despite its large size, the city still has charming cobblestone streets, which gives it a traditional and charming touch. It is not for nothing that the city was named “Pueblos con Encanto” or “Towns with Charm” .

Santa Rosa de Copán preserves its traditions intact allowing visitors to soak up the history of this enchanting place. Its gastronomy cautivates anyone, just set foot in the city and you can taste different dishes such as egg in tusa, ticucos, totopostes, rice with milk and fruit, empanadas, atol chuco and roasted pork, among others. In addition, you can find drinks made locally in the city, such as the famous “Copán Dry” sodas, or the traditional drink Timoshenko, a liqueur made of coffee or fruits.

If you want to delve into the adventurous world, Santa Rosa offers you different options. You can visit Hacienda Montecristo and Finca Seis Valles, where you can see and learn all the process of harvesting coffee and go hiking and practice avitourism. This city will offer you a trip through time. You will be able to go back to the Colonial Era, thanks to its NeoClassical architecture. This city is one of the few ones where you will be able to see the colonial era superimposing the modern one. Santa Rosa de Copán is a city rich with history and tradition, with a deep rooted culture and traditions that will make you fall in love with the city. It is a very unique place that everyone should visit.