lunes, 8 de marzo de 2010
La Mosquitia
La Mosquitia is an underdeveloped region of tropical rainforest accessible primarily by water and air. Its population include indigenous groups such as the Miskito, the Pech, Rama, Sumo, and Tawakha. The Rio Platano Biosphere Reserve, a World Heritage site, is a part of La Mosquitia. La Mosquitia has the largest wilderness area in Central America. In La Mosquitia there are magrove swamps, lagoons, river, savanas and tropical rain forest.
Pulaphanzak
lunes, 22 de febrero de 2010
Roatan
Copan Ruins
In Copan we can find a combination of modern ambience and a legendary culture which was the Mayan. The Mayan culture was one of the most important in America, it flourished in the western part of Honduras leaving as a legacy many costumes and traditions. Copan is considered one of the geratest treasures of art and architecture in America, it is known for its beautiful temples, altars and stelae. It is a great place for a perfect getaway, in which you can relax with its vegetation and tropical weather.
Tegucigalpa
Tegucigalpa besides being the capital of the coutntry it is also the largest city. It was founded by Spanish settlers on September 29, 1578. Before and after independence it was a minig center for silver and gold.
Some places of interest found nowadays in Tegucigalpa are:
Parque La Leona
the Metropolitan Cathedral
Villa Roy Museum
the former Presidential Palace (now a museum)
the Museum of National Identity
the National University
the Basilica of the Virgin of Suyapa
La Tigra National Park
Picacho Hill and its zoo
Chiminikee (a science park and museum for children).
Catedral de Comayagua
Lake Yojoa
Lake Yojoa is a great place to visit, it is the biggest lake in Honduras. For people traveling from the cities, it serves as a resting area where you can appreciate the view and enjoy all the flora an fauna,you can find 400 species of birds and 800 plant species. It is also popular for the foods and fresh fish offered by the restaurants located on its banks.
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