Comayagua Attractions

Comayagua, population 72,000, was the capital of Honduras from 1537 to 1880, and retains much evidence of its colonial importance. Recent reconstruction efforts seek to preserve the city's treasures which date back to the 16th C and incorporate Spanish and Mayan influences.

Colonial Museum

The museum has religious art spanning four centuries of colonial rule and is housed in Casa Cural c1632, the first university in Central America.

Hours

	Mon	Tue	Wed	Thu	Fri	Sat	Sun
Open	9:00	9:00	9:00	9:00	9:00	9:00	9:00
Close	12:00	12:00	12:00	12:00	12:00	12:00	13:00
Open	14:00	14:00	14:00	14:00	14:00	14:00	14:00
Close	17:00	17:00	17:00	17:00	17:00	17:00	17:00

Cost

Adult	15.00

All values are in local currency

Regional Museum of Archeaology

An exhibit of indigenous Lencan culture is displayed at Museo Regional de Arqueología which is housed in a 17th C mansion.

Address

Museo Regional de Arqueología
Plaza San Francisco
Comayaguela, Comayagua
Honduras

Hours

	Mon	Tue	Wed	Thu	Fri	Sat	Sun
Open	Closed	8:30	8:30	8:30	8:30	8:30	8:30
Close		16:00	16:00	16:00	16:00	13:00	16:00

Cost

Adult	20.00

All values are in local currency

San Merced Church

The oldest church in Honduras was built in 1536.

Santa Maria Cathedral and Clock

The 17th C cathedral in the center of the town contains much fine art and boasts one of the oldest clocks in the world. The clock was made at the beginning of the 13th C was donated to the town by King Philip II of Spain.

Address

Catedral Santa María
Comayagua, Comayagua
Honduras