Luna Jaguar is a hot-spring spa in Honduras, 22 km north of Copán Ruinas in the community of Agua Caliente. Its own pages list adult entry at US$15 (children 5 to 11 US$5, under 5 free), opening daily from 1:00 pm to 9:00 pm with the last entry before 7:00 pm, and reservation with payment in advance as mandatory.
In short: This is a side trip from Copán Ruinas, Honduras. The road out is 22 km of dirt, about 50 minutes, and the spa recommends a 4x4. Without a car, the spa’s partner agency Copan Card runs a 2:00 pm excursion at $ 40.00 per person. The spa recommends no more than two hours in the thermal water. Prices, hours and rules read 10 November 2026 on lunajaguarspa.com.
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Entry prices
| Ticket | Price on Luna Jaguar’s page | What it includes |
|---|---|---|
| Adults | $15 dólares americanos | Access to all facilities plus a guided tour |
| Children 5 to 11 | $5 dólares americanos | Same |
| Children 0 to 5 | Free | Same |
| Mineral-mud facial | 15$ | 25 minutes |
| Relaxing massage | 25$ | 30 minutes |
The page says tax is included in all prices. The two child bands both name age 5, so give the ages of your children when you book and ask which band applies. Lockers, free parking (at the vehicle owner’s own risk), an outdoor shower, WiFi in a designated area, toilets and changing rooms come at no extra charge. The on-site cafeteria sells prepackaged food only. The prices page carries a last-modified date of 29 November 2025.
Hours: the spa and the office are different
The spa itself opens Monday to Sunday, 1:00 pm to 9:00 pm, and the last entry is allowed before 7:00 pm. Reservations and questions go through the office, which is open Monday to Saturday, 8:00 am to 5:00 pm. The office is in Copán Ruinas, one block past the bus terminal, inside Hotel Patty. The phones listed are +504 2651-4746 and +504 9706-5995, and the email is ventas@lunajaguarspa.com.
Booking and payment
The spa calls reservation compulsory and capacity limited. You book by WhatsApp, Facebook or email and choose a payment method there; the booking counts only once paid. Its refund rule is strict: if you cannot visit on the scheduled day, Luna Jaguar does not refund anything, for any of its services. Settle the date after your Copán transport is fixed, not before.
Three ways to get there
| Option | Who publishes it | Price | Times |
|---|---|---|---|
| Own vehicle | Luna Jaguar | Free parking | About 50 minutes on a 22 km dirt road; 4x4 recommended |
| Daily excursion with Copan Card | Luna Jaguar (agency under separate administration) | $ 40.00 per person; child 5 to 11 $ 30 | Leaves Copán Ruinas 2:00 pm; return 7:00 pm, arriving 8:00 pm (reservations page) or 6:00 pm, arriving 7:00 pm (services page) |
| Ancestral Copán Hotel package | Ancestral Copán Hotel | $25 USD per person, round-trip shuttle and entrance | 4 to 6 hours including transport |
The spa’s two pages give two different return times for the same excursion, so ask Copan Card which one applies on your date. The spa’s excursion price line does not say whether entry is part of the $ 40.00. Ancestral Copán, a hotel at Km 59 CA-11 in Quebrada Seca, sells its own package; its page also gives spa entry alone as $10-15 USD depending on time and the distance as 23 km in one place and 22 km in another. Where the hotel and the spa differ, the spa’s own tariff is the one to check against.
What is inside
The spa is split into two areas, divided by a river. Popol Nah is a green area with medium-temperature thermal pools: an adult pool and a children’s pool. Spa Acrópolis holds the thermal springs themselves, hot and cold, plus mineral-mud baths and the massage temple. The spa describes a set of trails it calls Onda Maya and says each visitor is assigned a guide to explain how to use the water. It gives the water temperature at the spring as 90°, mixed with cold mountain water; the page does not give the unit. Ancestral Copán’s page describes 13 thermal stations and pools of 30–90 °C.
Rules to know before you go
- No more than two hours in the thermal water is recommended, because the water temperature lowers blood pressure.
- Tell staff about allergies, physical problems or disabilities, and report any discomfort during the visit.
- Swimwear is required in the pools; bring towels and bathing sandals.
- Minors must come with an adult; the rules add a maximum of 2 children.
- You need the identification bracelet to enter the facilities.
- No pets, no glass containers, no weapons, and no entry while drunk.
- No bringing, preparing or cooking food anywhere, and no eating in the Acrópolis area.
- No loud music or disruptive noise.
- If you decline the guided tour, the spa says it is not responsible for improper use of the facilities.
Related
- Guatemala to Copán Ruinas: shuttles, bus and border
- Where to stay in Copán Ruinas
- Copán ruins and Macaw Mountain admission fees
- Hot springs in Guatemala, for thermal pools on the Guatemalan side
Sources
- Luna Jaguar SPA, homepage — read 10 November 2026.
- Luna Jaguar SPA, reservations, prices and hours — read 10 November 2026.
- Luna Jaguar SPA, services — read 10 November 2026.
- Luna Jaguar SPA, rules — read 10 November 2026.
- Luna Jaguar SPA, about — read 10 November 2026.
- Ancestral Copán Hotel, Luna Jaguar experience — read 10 November 2026.
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Frequently Asked Questions
How much does Luna Jaguar hot springs in Copán cost?
Luna Jaguar’s own prices page lists adults at $15 dólares americanos (US dollars), children aged 5 to 11 at $5 and children aged 0 to 5 free. Entry includes access to all the facilities and a guided tour, and the page says tax is included in all prices. A mineral-mud facial is 15$ (25 minutes) and a relaxing massage 25$ (30 minutes). Read 10 November 2026.
What are Luna Jaguar's opening hours?
Monday to Sunday, 1:00 pm to 9:00 pm, with the last entry allowed before 7:00 pm. The booking office in Copán Ruinas keeps different hours: Monday to Saturday, 8:00 am to 5:00 pm.
How far is Luna Jaguar from Copán Ruinas?
The spa gives its location as 22 km north of Copán, in the community of Agua Caliente, about 50 minutes from Copán Ruinas. Its rules say the 22 km road is dirt and recommend a 4x4.
Do I need a reservation for Luna Jaguar?
Yes. The spa says reservation and payment before the visit are mandatory because capacity is limited, a booking is confirmed only once paid, and there is no refund of any kind if you cannot come on the scheduled day.
Is there a shuttle from Copán Ruinas to Luna Jaguar?
The spa lists a daily excursion run with the travel agency Copan Card, under separate administration: departure 2:00 pm, $ 40.00 per person and $ 30 for children 5 to 11. Its reservations page gives the return as 7:00 pm from the spa, arriving 8:00 pm; its services page says 6:00 pm and 7:00 pm. Ask which applies.
How long can you stay in the hot water?
Luna Jaguar’s rules recommend no more than two hours in the thermal water, because the water temperature lowers blood pressure, and ask you to tell staff about allergies, physical problems or disabilities.
