Seeking fun and adventure? A trip to Refugio de Vida Silvestre Punta de Izopo may be just the thing! Green trees and plants and blue water await you in Punta de izopo.
Located in Tela, Punta de Izopo is less visited than its neighbor Jeanette Kawas Park but just as beautiful. Nestled by Rio Platano and Rio Hicaque, the national reserve is composed of a network of mangroves, marshes and lagoons. If you’re going on a tour of the park make sure you bring a waterproof camera to use during the tour. There will be plenty of opportunities for amazing pictures. The lavish green plants and trees with their roots piercing into the water are like nothing else I’ve ever Read more
If there is one restaurant you have to try while visiting La Ceiba it is Playa Taty’s. It has been open for going on two years now, and is open 7 days a week for dinner (not for lunch).
Playa Taty’s has everything going on that you would expect from a beach restaurant: bright colors, a palm leaf roof, a little patio thing overlooking the beach. The atmosphere is quite relaxing, which puts you in the perfect mindset to enjoy some good food!
In a country where service isn’t exactly priority on anyone’s list, Playa Taty’s does it right. I have never heard complaints of the wait or kitchen staff, which is a great sign! (Many speak English and Spanish, Read more
La Tigra National Park dwarfs Tegucigalpa’s United Nations Park with over 238 square kilometers of cloud forest. Central America used to boast a great number of cloud forests, but in recent years that number has been reduced greatly. Honduras still has a variety of protected areas that are rich in cloud forest vegetation. La Tigra National Park is the closest one to Tegucigalpa, being located just 11 km outside the city.
Most people arrive to La Tigra National Park by way of El Hatillo, the closest and fastest way from Tegucigalpa. Just inside the Hatillo entrance there is a small lodge called La Estancia where guests can stay the night and enjoy some amazing bird watching in the surrounding pine tree forest. Read more
Tegucigalpa’s National Park is Parque Naciones Unidas El Picacho (United Nations Park El Picacho) , which is located on the north side of the city, about 6 km from the center of town. It is where the large statue of Christ that overlooks the city is located, and offers an excellent view of the city, in particular from the foot of the statue. The National Park is open from 8 am to 5 pm and entrance costs US $1 for adults and $0.50 for children.
Within the park there are several gardens: a Confucian garden, which was donated by the Taiwan government, a United Nations garden, and the national zoo.
The zoo is open Wed-Sun from 10 am to 3 pm (weekdays) and Read more
G.A.P. Adventures is currently offering a pretty sweet deal for anyone looking to come to Guatemala, El Salvador, or Honduras. The trip costs US $845 plus a US $30 departure tax and includes 14 nights’ accommodations, guided tours, and local transportation. The next departure date available is Dec 19, 2008. There is no deadline; it is based on availability.
The package price breaks down to about US $60 a day, which includes your hotel, some guided tours, transportation (excluding airport to hotel), a dance lesson, and an English-speaking group leader. Having the leader is a great help, removing a lot of hassle from your trip, and the rate on the hotels is much better than you could get Read more
The only place on Roatan that serves as a full service spa, as well as launching point for snorkeling and diving excursions is the Santé Wellness Center, Day Spa and Wellness Retreat. This is one of my favorite places to relax when in Honduras.
The Wellness Center is located on a private cay, across the way from the Parrot Tree Plantation Marina. A private boat owned and operated by the spa picks you up and whisks you across the bay, where you will be pampered like a star. It’s basically the makings of a dream vacation: massage therapy, yoga, and meditation on a private island in the Caribbean with some of the best snorkeling Read more
On the north Caribbean coast of Honduras, the city of La Ceiba has long been a jumping point for those traveling into the exquisite Bay Islands and the adjacent Hog Islands. However, the area in and around La Ceiba has much to offer tourists, and in recent years its infrastructure has been changing to support more visiting westerners.
The Cuero y Salado Wildlife Refuge is a modern park that has small displays, but is really quite beautiful. Getting there is half the fun! First, you take an old train through pineapple fields to a beautiful lagoon. From there you can take a tour of the lagoon in either a motor boat or a canoe. This is a great Read more
What is it exactly that is drawing more and more gringos to Honduras? It’s hard to say exactly, but this Gringo thinks it’s more than just the beautiful beaches and practically untouched natural settings. It may be the fact that Honduras is manageable; most of the highlights of the country can be seen during a two week vacation. In addition, Honduras is inexpensive. Even in touristy areas prices are far more reasonable than in other Central American countries.
Since it is not as high-profile as its neighbors, Honduras offers a charm that comes with the rawness of undiscovered terrain and untouched pueblos. Its national parks are still pure, and eco-tourism is on the rise. The parks offer great Read more
Treetanic is one of the coolest bars in all of Honduras. Located in Utila, at the Jade Seahorse Inn RESTAURANT, this elevated wooden deck sits under the shade of a large mango tree. Built to resemble an old ship, Treetanic is the ultimate tree fort for grown-ups.
The d�cor is insane; the tables are made out of marbles, everything is done in bright colors, and even the bathrooms are a piece of artwork!. At the main bar you can mix and mingle while enjoying the music or you can escape down to one of the sub-levels for an intimate moment with your date. Although there is always a breeze, things can get pretty hot, so dress accordingly.
The native Garifuna can be found throughout Central America, particularly on the Caribbean Coast in Honduras and neighboring countries. While some of the villages have given way to the pressures of the modern world, becoming touristier and less authentic, around Palacios you can still find typical villages where you can enjoy their traditional music, dance, and potions.
Make sure and get your hands on a bottle of Gifiti. This “medicine of love” is alcohol that has been soaked in different roots and herbs. It tastes kind of like a beefed up cough syrup, but locals will tell you it not only heals, it helps out in the romance department as well. While the Gringo isn’t Read more
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