Must-visit places in Honduras

Yojoa Lake region

Yojoa is Honduras' largest lake, situated between two national parks: Santa Bárbara Mountain National Park, located on the mountain of the same name at an altitude of 2,744m, and Cerro Azul Mèambar National Park. Both are popular destinations for hiking, wildlife viewing, and birdwatching, especially the Quetzal – a bird of sacred significance to the Maya.

To conclude your journey, stop at one of the lakeside restaurants and treat yourself to a plate of fried fish along with other dishes such as beans, curtido (sauerkraut), bananas, and a glass of craft beer made in local breweries located along the lake.

Jeannette Kawas National Park

Jeannette Kawas National Park in Tela City is the largest national park in Honduras, covering an area of 78,162 hectares. The city is famous for its seaside resorts and cuisine , especially the iconic dish sopa de caracol (snail soup).

The Tela Marine Research Centre, located within Jeannette Kawas National Park, is a vital facility for coral reef research and conservation throughout the Caribbean. It also boasts tropical forests – home to snakes, monkeys, jaguars – and the Lancetilla Botanical Garden, the largest in Latin America (1,680 hectares). Furthermore, the park contains numerous inlets, mangrove forests, and the country's largest saltwater lagoon.

Pico Bonito National Park

In the 19th and 20th centuries, the city of La Ceiba was the birthplace of baleada – Honduras' national dish, consisting of beans, cheese, sour cream, curtido, and meat or eggs arranged inside a tortilla. La Ceiba is known as the gateway to Pico Bonito National Park, considered a "biological diversity exhibition." It is home to toucans, leopards, monkeys, and many other animal species. Adjacent to Pico Bonito is the Cangrejal River – a playground for challenging and adventurous water sports such as river rafting and kayaking.

Guacamaya Mountain Bird Park and Reserve

Located a few kilometers from the town center of Copán Ruinas, the Guacamaya Mountain Bird Park and Reserve is a conservation, breeding, rehabilitation, and habitat center for birds. It's surrounded by ancient native trees and streams flowing from the Cakaguatales gorge. You can enjoy a snack after strolling among 180 species of birds endemic to Honduras and Central America, alongside migratory birds from the Caribbean and South America. Don't miss the chance to feel the tantalizing touch of a macaw's feet on your arm, shoulder, or head as it spreads its magnificent wings in greeting. It's the most authentic way to experience nature.

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