La Tigra National Park has two distinct areas that are open for tourists: the first is via El Hatillo, one of the nicest, high end residential areas in Tegucigalpa. La Tigra is one of the few areas that is still heavily forested and where you can experience the climate that … Read More
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Cayos Cochinos
Aerial view of Cayos Cochinos A lovely set of two small islands and 11 cays, Cayos Cochinos, also referred to as the Hog Cays, are a true Caribbean paradise. Politically the islands belong to the department of the Bay Islands, however, they are closer and easier to get to from … Read More
Celaque National Park
Most visitors do not actually hike to the top of the mountain in Celaque National Park, but rather enjoy the trails that lead out of the Visitors Center and make the visit a day tour. … Read More
Cerro Azul Meambar National Park
Cerro Azul Meambar National Park is located between the two largest bodies of fresh water in Honduras; to its west lies lovely, natural Lake Yojoa, and to the east … Read More
Cusuco National Park
The Cusuco National Park can be visited in one day from San Pedro Sula. It takes from 2 to 3 hours to reach the visitors center from downtown San Pedro. It is a good idea to visit the park very early in the morning, as this is the time … Read More
Honduras Tourism Projects Under Review
The tourism industry took a big hit with the announcement, particularly projects that were ready to begin their development or that are in an advanced processing stage … Read More
USAID Verifies Use of Funds in Puerto Cortés
A committee of the U.S. Agency for International Development (USAID) visited Puerto Cortés in northern Honduras to verify that the funds managed by the agency are being used for the approved projects. … Read More
Honduras Maquilas to Produce Energy from Biomass
“Other countries have lower energy costs; and therefore, Honduras must work seriously in that aspect proactively,” Guillermo Matamoros of the Honduran Maquila Association said. … Read More
President Lobo Visits Chile
President Lobo Sosa and Chilean President Sebastián Piñera discussed technical and financial support to develop agricultural programs that benefit Honduran small businesses. … Read More
Vice Mayor of La Ceiba, Honduras shot and killed
This morning Angel Salinas the vice Mayor of La Ceiba was shot 5 times while on his way from his home to city hall. He was rushed to the hospital but passed away. Mr. Salinas was gunned down by two assailants who were onboard a motorcycle and pulled up to … Read More