El Paraíso

City in Copán, Honduras

Overview

El Paraíso, set in the Copán region of Honduras, is a welcoming medium-sized city known for its lively local culture, colonial history, and proximity to natural attractions. Visitors can enjoy traditional food, friendly markets, and relaxed street life while exploring the scenic surroundings.

Geographic Context

Jurisdiction
Honduras
Department
Copán
Population
44,770
Time Zone
America/Tegucigalpa
Coordinates
15.04°, -88.98°

Key Metrics

Safety Score · estimate
50
Female Safety
45
LGBTQ+ Safety
35
Traffic Safety
55
Food Safety
50
Monthly Cost · estimate
$593
Local Cost
$376
Local Income
$300
Cashless
20
English
20
Temperature
22.2°C
Summer Avg
23.2°C
Winter Avg
20.0°C
Record High
38.5°C
Record Low
9.1°C
Humidity
84%
Precipitation
1416 mm
City Vibrancy
—
Coworking
0
Cafes
0
Nightlife
0
Parks
0
Transport
0
Walk Score
0
Footways
—
Airport
RUY
Distance
14 km

Neighborhoods

Estimated

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Data sources

Source-backed data

World Air Quality Index - Latest available city-level air quality station measurement. Record updated 2025-12-05.
OpenStreetMap - Nearby amenities counted from OpenStreetMap-derived city extracts. Record updated 2025-12-06.
OpenStreetMap transport extract - Walkability, footway density, and airport access metrics derived from mapped transport features. Record updated 2025-12-05.

Estimates and unverified origins

Oyster List climate data - Climate origins are unverified. Available methods include historical APIs and AI estimates; stored rows do not identify the original dataset, reference period, or model for each value. Treat these summaries as estimates until independently verified. Record updated 2026-03-22.
Oyster List city price estimates - Price origins are unverified. Available generation methods include AI estimates; stored records do not identify a survey, observation period, or model for each price. Record updated 2026-01-14.
Oyster List AI-assisted estimates - Safety, lifestyle, income, and practical scores include model-assisted estimates. Stored records do not identify supporting observations for each score. Model-reported confidence: 55/100; this is not a measured accuracy score. Model: derived+gpt-4.1. Record updated 2026-03-26.