Semprende, one of the ministries within the Central Government of Honduras is organizing an effort to identify 30 Wonders of Honduras! This bicentennial project is a follow up on a previous effort that took place in 2011. Back then, a campaign to identify, nominate and vote for unique sites in Honduras took place. Voting was promoted by social media and …
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Protected Areas in Atlantida
You can visit 8 protected areas in Atlantida! Atlantida has a total extension of 4251 square kilometers as its geographic territory, and about half of it is under protected status. Atlantida is certainly a nature lover’s paradise! With three different and distinct hubs, each complementing each other, Atlantida is a rich and diverse nature destination: Tela, on the western end …
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Special events in Tela
Special events in Tela offer the perfect excuse for a visit to this city. Of course, one of the main ingredients that provides this informal, love for parties is the Garifuna Culture. Any young Garifuna kid can turn an old can or bucket into a drum and set up a dancing scene without previous notice! Following is a list of …
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Zip Line Canopy Tours in Atlantida
Atlantida offers several different Zip Line Canopy Tour options. These zip lines are a popular attraction. There are a total of three Zip Line Canopy Tours in Atlantida. Basically the tour consists of zipping from tree top to tree top, high over the jungle and landing on platforms that allow you to switch to the next zip line to reach …
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Rural Life in Atlantida
Rural life in Atlantida is daily life for many locals. Many different activities take place on a daily basis in rural Atlantida. Most of these can be enjoyed by the visitor exploring this land and looking for unique experiences with the local communities and their particular way of life. Rural life in Atlantida is certainly different to living in big …
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Garifuna Culture in Atlantida
Garifuna Culture in Atlantida is alive and well! At a first glimpse, it might appear to you that the Garifuna are just descendents of African slaves that were brought to America. This is far from the reality! Although the origins do go back to the days when slave runners would capture Africans and bring them to America as slaves, the …
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Fun and Entertainment in Atlantida
Are you looking for Fun and entertainment in Atlantida? This is the perfect destination for a fun cultural time! Of particular importance are a series of community fairs and carnivals, which when mixed with the naturally friendly attitude that the locals have can turn into a great party. Central America was a Spanish colony during three full centuries, and as …
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Beaches in Atlantida
Beaches in Atlantida: So many you will have trouble finding your favorite one! You will find that there are many different options to choose from when it comes to beaches in Atlantida. We have grouped our beaches into three categories: recreational, authentic and natural. Recreational beaches, which are those that are easy to reach, these are generally in front of …
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Atlantida’s Gastronomical Charms
Discover Atlantida’s gastronomical charms! The unique and different history of Atlantida has provided differentiating elements that provide Atlantida with its own gastronomical identity. Now that you know what to look out for, you are ready to go out and try some of Atlantida’s gastronomical charms! As they say in Spanish: Buen Provecho! Or in French: Bon Appetite!
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