We woke up on Thursday morning feeling fresh and ready for what Copan had to offer us. The night before, over steak and eggs, we formulated a plan for the day. We decided to hold off on going to the ruins right away. We wanted to give the ruin site our full attention and wanted to have lots of energy. Instead, we planned on going to a wild bird rescue/refugee Macaw Mountain. After working at the Jaguar Rescue, we were curious to see how other people ran non-profit animal rescues.
The hike to the refuge was a pleasant and scenic hike up a mountain road and offered great views of the town of Copan below. Eventhough it was Semana Santa, the parking lot was, thankfully, very empty.
We paid a $10 entry fee each, which included a private, English speaking guide. Great deal!
We were really impressed with the center. The enclosures were thoughtfully laidout throughout the jungle, simulating the natural surroundings. The center was located adjacent to the Copan river, which added to the charm of the place.
Our young guide spoke English very well, and even managed to add in a few English slang terms now and then. He was very knowledgable about the different kinds of birds at the center, of which there were several including: macaws (of course), two kinds of toucans, hawks, owls, lorakeets, and love birds.
We strolled around the grounds for an hour or so and even made friends with some sweet Macaws. They are such amazing animals. Although, apparently, not the best talkers. That honor goes to a type of green lorakeet -- we had a bunch living near our cabin in Costa Rica.
So after learning about our feather friends we headed back down the mountain to eat our first round of street food in Copan... delicious grilled pork and beef served with beans, shredded cabbage and tomatoes, and served with tiny, thick corn tortillas, all for $1. Amazing! We went to bed early to prepare for big day at the ruins.
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