The Cangrejal River is located between two national parks. Nombre de Dios and Pico Bonito National Parks. These Parks provide fantastic bird watching opportunities. Best of all, there are several outstanding lodges that are ideal for birdwatchers. The best area for birding in the Cangrejal River area is between Villas Pico Bonito and Omega Tours lodge. However, there is also …
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The Best Beach Time in 2020 in Atlantida
Traditionally, the time between early February and Easter Week in Central America is beach time. The weather is sunny, the surf is not rough, and the temperature is perfect. There is no doubt that the best beaches in mainland Central America are in Atlantida Honduras. Thus, you will find the best beach time in 2020 in Atlantida. Tela offers the …
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Honduran Baleadas
If you are out to find the most Honduran of foods, you will end up the traditional Honduran baleadas. You might not know it, but baleadas were born in Atlantida. Indeed, the first baleadas were served on the streets of La Ceiba! You will hear natives of San Pedro Sula claim that they invented the baleadas, but this is not …
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Banco Atlantida was born in La Ceiba!
The year was 1913. La Ceiba was the fastest growing city in Honduras. The Vacaro Brothers Company was growing and its banana exports to the US were on the rise. Yet, Honduras was undeveloped and lacked the proper tools for economic growth. For one there were no banks in Honduras. The Vacaro Brothers Company decided to solve this problem and …
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The Swinford Park in La Ceiba
The Swinford Park in La Ceiba is one of two green areas in La Ceiba where you can a strong heritage left by the banana company. The other area is the old botanical garden which is now home to the Credia. While the Swinford Park is downtown, the Botanical Garden is the Naranjal residential area. The Swinford Park is within …
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Visiting Cuero y Salado
Today I am off to the Cuero y Salado Wildlife Refuge! This is one of the oldest protected areas in Honduras. It is also the site where the Vacaro Brothers Company began operations in mainland Honduras. The area is an estuary formed by the Cuero y Salado rivers. Most of this wildlife refuge is quite inaccessible. The main entrance to …
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The Atlantida Travel Theme Guides!
The Atlantida travel theme guides are now available for download in our webpage! These documents were created to help you get the most of your trip in Atlantida. There, you will find ideas about day tours as well as multiday packages within the area. As a result, you will be able to make the best of your precious vacation time …
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El Olvido Trail in Nombre de Dios National Park
The El Olvido Trail in Nombre de Dios National Park is a treat! It affords the visitor to see the tropical rain forests of Honduras’ North Coast. But you also get to travel high across the river in a primitive cable car that is not for the weak of heart! The trip will take you high across the canyon that …
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Handicrafts from the Cangrejal River Valley
Let’s face it: We all love to buy souvenirs and handicrafts when we travel! Sometimes they are meant to be a gift for a loved one who is back home. Other times is something that we absolutely loved and want to take it home to remind us of a memorable trip. One thing is for sure: we usually buy them …
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