Honduras

Overview

The Republic of Honduras is a country located in Central America. It is the second-largest in Central America.

The country recorded a population of 9.588 million in 2018 and covers an area of 112,492 km2.

Its capital city is Tegucigalpa.

Its landmarks are the Cathedral of St. Micheal the Archangel and the Museum of National Identity. Other urban centres are San Pedro Sula, Choloma, La Ceiba and El Progreso.

Beach on the island of Roatan.

History

The Maya Spanish colonized the country at the beginning of 1524.

Honduras gained independence in 1821.

Food & culture

The country’s culture is based on Spanish culture and majority adhere to Mestizo culture.

The major crops grown are maize, sorghum, rice, plantain and beans.

The most popular dishes are carne asada, baleadas, enchilada, pastelitos de carne, Honduran taco, horchata, machuca and papusa.

Wildlife

Common wildlife animals include crocodiles, snakes, lizards, scarlet macaw, turtles, deer, peccaries, tapir, jaguars, puma and ocelots.

Festivals & events

The major events include the Independence Day, Day of the Americas, National Garifuna Festival, Feria Juniana, Punta Gorda Festival and Semana Santa week.

Things to see

Cayos Cochinos comprises of two small islands and 13 coral cays at the northern part of the country.

Lake Yojoa is the largest lake in Honduras within the depression caused by volcanoes.

Pico Bonito National Park was instituted on 1st January 1987 with an area of 564.30 km2.

Other must-visit places are West Bay Beach, Gumbalimba Park and La Tigra National Park.

Interesting facts

It is the second-largest country in Central America after Nicaragua.

The country’s national bird is the scarlet macaw.

Majority of the population live below poverty levels.

Cities & towns I’ve visited

• Ostumán

Neighbours

• El Salvador
• Guatemala
• Nicaragua