El Puente, Maya archaeological site in La Jigua, Honduras.
El Puente contains 210 ancient structures distributed around five main plazas, with Structure 1 reaching a height of 12 meters in the central area.
The settlement emerged around 570 CE during the Late Classic Period as a satellite city of Copán to control trade routes in central Honduras.
The architecture of El Puente displays influences from Maya, Lenca, and Central Honduras traditions through various construction techniques and building materials.
The archaeological park operates daily from 8 AM to 4 PM, with entrance fees of 248 Lempira, offering guided tours and a museum displaying ceramics.
Structure 1 features different-sized staircases on all four sides, demonstrating varying levels of construction quality and architectural design throughout the complex.
Location: Copán Department
Location: La Jigua
GPS coordinates: 15.11028,-88.79217
Latest update: May 13, 2025 21:43
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