Honduras Essay

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14. 10 Places to Visit in Honduras

Honduras is a vibrant and fascinating Central American country that is often passed up in favour of the main showstoppers in the region (ahem, yes that’s you Costa Rica and Guatemala!) Some of its attractions include the Mayan ruins of Copan and the crystalline Caribbean waters of the Bay Islands. Add a handful of National Parks to the mix, elegant colonial towns and a florid, intoxicating cultural stew that comprises a complex mix of Caribbean, Spanish and Mayan, making Honduras one of the most interesting countries in the region.

1. Copan Ruins

Copan is one of the most important Mayan sites in the region and the ruins make a great place to indulge in some Indiana-Jones inspired trekking and adventuring. …show more content…

Rio Cangrejal

Rio Cangrejal is one of the most scenic rivers in Central America and makes a perfect place to go swimming and white water rafting. The area surrounding the river is staggeringly beautiful with options to go hiking, horseback riding and cycling. Or you may simply want to lounge by the riverbank, breathing in the fresh mountain air.

3. Trujillo

Trujillo is Honduras’ most beautiful colonial town, replete with cobblestone streets, an old fort and Caribbean-style wooden houses. The towering peaks of distant mountains loom over the town, which also makes a great base from which to explore near-by beaches. The chilled-out Caribbean vibe make it unlike any other town in Honduras, making Trujillo a truly unique destination.

4. Bay Islands

Voted as one of the top 50 beaches by Tripadvisor in 2016, there is always world-class diving and snorkeling up for grabs on the Bay Islands. The reefs that hem the islands are the second largest in the world and are home to abundant sea life like fish, turtles, sponges and whale sharks.

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Utila

Utila Island offers beautiful white sandy beaches and pristine snorkeling and diving conditions making it one of the most popular places to get your diving license. If diving isn’t high on your agenda, the island is famous for its laid-back vibe. At only 13km long and 5km wide, the island is flanked by impenetrable wilderness with only a handful of dirt roads that get you from A to B.

7. Lago de Yojoa

If you’re drawn to Honduras to explore “the great outdoors,” you could do a lot worse than heading to Lago de Yojoa where rolling green hills, verdant fields and rushing rivers will keep you busy for days. With multiple national parks dotting the region as well as waterfalls to swim in and archaeological sites to explore you won’t ever want to leave. 8. Gracias

It’s hard to believe that this tranquil, unassuming little colonial town was once the capital of Spanish-conquered Central America (albeit briefly). Come and enjoy the pretty cobblestone streets, colonial churches, impressively imposing fort and the slow and laid-back way of life that belongs to an older time.

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