The capital of Honduras is a busy, noisy city nestled in a valley at an altitude of nearly 1000m/3280ft. It has a fresh and pleasant climate, and is surrounded by pine-covered mountains. Called "Tegus" by locals, the city was bestowed with the name 'silver hill' when the Spanish founded the city as a mining center in 1578. Picturesque Tegus with close to a million inhabitants has homelessness and pollution but offers gourmet restaurants and colorful fruit stands. Its interest in tourism and security make it one of the safer big cities in Central America.
La Tigra National Park is one of the most beautiful places in Honduras. Located at an altitude of 2,270m/7,446ft, the unspoiled 7,482ha/18,480ac park preserves a lush cloud forest that is home to ocelots, pumas, monkeys and quetzal, orchids, 200 species of birds and has six paths for hiking.
Address: AMTIGRA, 6th Floor, Edificio Italia Avenida Republica de Panama, Tegucigalpa, Francisco Morazan , Honduras
Tips: There are two visitors centers plus restrooms and picnic areas. Last admittance 2 p.m. The trails are steep. Bring rain gear and warm clothes.
The 310 animals at The Tegucigalpa Metropolitan Zoo include 20 species of mammals, including jaguars, deer and spider-monkeys, 23 birds and seven reptiles. The zoo is located at El Picacho, with a stunning view of the city.
Address: Zoológico Metropolitano del Picacho, Avenue La Paz, Tegucigalpa, Francisco Morazan , Honduras
The clean safe hamlet of Valle de Angeles is the capital of the country's craft trade. Formerly a Spanish mining town it is restored to its 16-century appearance.
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