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to TopA lively tropical port town liberally
dosed with steamy Caribbean intrigue. Besides being the North
coast host, and a gateway to the Bay Islands, La Ceiba has plenty
to offer herself. It's a great walking town, so bring your camera
because there's no telling what sights you'll find on these lively
streets. There's plenty of night life and good restaurants and
hotels. Rainforests, beaches, and white water rafting are all
nearby.
Cangrejal Jungle Rafting - Honduras' premier river trip. It's a half day of action and includes white water, a waterfall, and a picnic lunch.
Pico Bonito Hiking - There's numerous trails and routes through the 10,000 ft high national park, and even an elegant jungle lodge and restaurant for those that prefer a softer adventure.
Cuero y Salado - A float trip through a reserve with lots to see, from rare birds like the boat billed heron, to manatees and howler monkeys. Fun for all ages. Half day tour with lunch on the beach.
See Tela Tours below, it's only an hour down the beach.
Nestled under the mountains and facing the sea, Trujillo still retains it's romantic atmosphere and remnants of it's varied past. The oldest city in Honduras, founded in 1525 by the Spanish, Trujillo has been at times a refuge for Black Caribes, sacked by Henry Morgan, fought over by the English and French, and has housed a number of renegades including the infamous William Walker, who was unceremoniously shot here in 1860, and O. Henry (Sidney Porter) who wrote Of Cabbages and Kings here while fleeing embezzlement charges in New York. Nowadays we just call them "characters," and you'll probably meet a few during your stay.
Hotel Villa Brinkley is located just up the mountain from town and set on a hillside with smashing views of the bay. Very good restaurant, pool, bar.
City Tour, -Around-the-town tour, includes tour of Santa Barbara Fort, Don Rufino's very unique museum, the beachfront fish "shanties" and more. [TT]
Santa Fe Garifuna Village- Scenic drive down the beach to this bustling little community under the palms. Learn about the traditional foods, housing, music, customs and life-style of the Afro-Caribbean Garifuna. [TT]
Crocodile Farm-This is a really interesting breeding operation, plus it is set on the very lovely Hacienda Tumbador. And there are some really big crocs out there. See if you can go at feeding time. [TT]
Calentura Tropical Waterfall - A nice hike through a pretty forest to a waterfall, where a perfect swimming hole carved out of the boulders awaits you. (Not available all year.) [TT]
Guaimoreto Mangrove Lagoon
- Take a boat tour of this large, protected mangrove eco-system.
Very good birding. $60 Half day per person (min 2) [TT]
The beautiful capital of Honduras,
whose name means "Hill of Silver," was founded over
400 years ago and offers lovely architecture, cool evenings, good
shopping, excellent dining, and interesting day excursions.
Hotel rates do not include Honduran tax.
City Tour Visit
the National Museum, Presidential Palace, Basilica of Suyapa,
the market, and a tour of various neighborhoods.
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Valle de Angeles and Santa Lucia Visit
two typical mountain villages in the scenic countryside just outside
of Tegucigalpa. Santa Lucia's pristine cobbled streets and red-tiled
roofs tumble down the hillside amid lush foliage, and Valle de
Angeles, similar in style and flavor, is the site of the National
Artisans school and offers excellent shopping. [MTT]
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La Tigra Cloud Forest Scenic
drive to a tropical cloud forest. Hiking trails, unique and endangered
flora and fauna, good birding with a local guide. [MTT]
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Once the principal port for United
Fruit's bananas, Tela sports a lively "company town"
atmosphere. Casual seaside eateries, Saturday nights when everybody
comes to town (by bicycle), proximity to parks and beaches, and
the colorful Garifuna influence make Tela a popular destination.
(Transfers available from San Pedro or La Ceiba.)
Lancetilla Botanical Gardens - Once the United Fruit Experimental
Station developed by Dr. Wilson Poponoe, the gardens are renowned
for their exotic plants, surrounding virgin jungle and numerous
species of birds. Half day; includes lunch.
Garifuna Villages -You
will be welcomed by the gracious, traditional Afro-Caribbean Garifuna
people, and sample refreshing drinks and a comida tipica - grilled
fish, coconut soups and coconut bread - while visiting their beachfront
communities. Choose either TornabÈ and Miami to the west
of Tela, or La Ensenada and Triunfo de la Cruz to the east. Half
day; includes lunch.
Los Micos Lagoon Birdwatching -
Jeep ride along the beaches of Tela Bay to the Garifuna village
of Miami, where you will board a powered canoe to explore the
canals and mangrove cays of Los Micos & Quemada Lagoons. Abundant
marine life and over 342 species of birds. Lunch included.(GFT)
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Punta Sal National Park - The park contains diverse ecosystems
and unique land formations, sandy and rocky beaches, swamps, canals,
lagoons, rivers, coral reef, imposing cliffs, untouched jungle
and much wildlife. Tour is by boat, and includes lunch, swimming,
snorkeling and exploring.(GFT)
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With good accommodations, excellent restaurants
and a friendly atmosphere, San Pedro Sula is a great base for
excursions. Cop·n tours originate and end here (see listing
under "Ruins") and most travelers to the Bay Islands
and other Central American cities will change planes in San Pedro.
City and Banana Plantation Tour
- A visit to one of Chiquita's largest
plantations in nearby La Lima affords a glimpse of the country's
leading industry - bananas. Includes San Pedro Sula city tour
with shopping at the market (tropical produce, flowers, handicrafts).
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Lake Yojoa and Pulhapanzak Falls
- Scenic drive to this mountain framed
lake and nearby Pulhapanzak Falls. Boat rental and bass-fishing
available.
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Omoa Fortress and Beach
- Spend the day on the Caribbean coast.
Visit the Fortress of San Fernando de Omoa (1756), a Carib village,
and swim at the beach. Great local seafood. (MTT)
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