GENERAL INFORMATION
Honduras is a vibrant country, brimming with clear turquoise waters, pristine beaches, lush jungles, breathtaking mountains, challenging rivers, and fascinating ancient ruins. Vast expanses of mother nature are everywhere to be found.
Whether you are exploring the Mayan ruins, diving in the Bay Islands or relaxing on the North Coast at Tela or La Ceiba, there are great places to visit and things to do. The people of Honduras are very friendly and visitors and travelers are most welcome. If you have a spirit of adventure, why not make Honduras your next vacation spot?
Ecological tours, scuba diving, river rafting, bird watching and mountain treks are some of the many vacation activities Honduras is known for.
The capital of Honduras is the city of Tegucigalpa, which serves as the governmental hub. San Pedro Sula is considered the “Industrial Capital”. The next most popular city is La Ceiba known to the locals as the “Bride of Honduras”, and to tourists as the place for Carnival.
The country of Honduras is home to people of various ancestries. The ancient Mayans left the Copan Ruins archaeological site (considered one of the most artistically advanced and detailed of all Mayan cities), where nearby the modern Maya, known as the Chortí Indians, can still be found. The Garifuna communities (known in Europe as the Black Caribs) are found on the Island of Roatan, on Cayos Cochinos (the Hog Islands), and along the costal towns of Honduras. The Miskito Indians’ most poular habitat in Honduras became famous after it was introduced in Paul Theroux’s novel, “The Mosquito Coast” which depicted the La Moskitia area. Other ethnic groups include the Lenca, Pech, Tolupan (Jicaque), and Tawahka Indians.
PICO BONITO
Pico Bonito National Park, the second largest national park in Honduras, is located minutes from downtown La Ceiba. It covers an area of 1073 square kilometers and reaches a height of 2436 meters. Due to its vast size and range of elevations it is one of the most naturally diverse areas in Central America. Pico Bonito is one of the least explored national parks in Honduras, preserving the park in its natural condition with only a handful of trails. Whitewater rafting, birdwacthing, jungle hikes, and day-trips to nearby Cayos Cochinos in the Bay Islands are all possibilities.
