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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Garifuna Traditions
Perhaps the best way to experience Garifuna traditions is by visiting their communities during their local fairs. These traditions are very interesting and unique. There are two Garifuna traditions that seem to be present within all the Garifuna festivities. These are the Barbaric Indian and the Yancunu or Mascaros dance. The Barbaric Indian was originally celebrated around Christmas time. Today, …
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The Zip line Canopy Tour and Hot Springs at Jilamito, Arizona
Few people are aware that there is a zip line Canopy tour and hot springs at Jilamito, Arizona. They are very close to Tela, and can easily be included as a day activity if you are looking for a different experience in Tela. They are within the municipality of Arizona, which borders Tela, Atlantida. Getting there is very easy! Take …
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Indura is the Garifuna Word for Honduras
UNESCO has declared the Garifuna culture and language as World Heritage intangible asset. The Garifuna language has linguistic influences from many different languages, including Spanish. When the Garifunas arrived at the Caribbean Coast of Honduras in 1797 and established themselves here they called their new home “Indura”. Basically, they took the name Honduras, where the H is silent in Spanish, …
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The New Tela Coral Aquarium
This week I will be exploring Tela, one of the three stars in Atlantida. I have an interest to visit the New Tela Coral Aquarium. Recently, I read about this interesting facility and I really want to visit it. I am not only passionate about the coral reefs and the diversity of life that can be found in them. It …
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Flo’s Atlántida Adventures: Getting lost in Lancetilla
After my morning adventures in Punta Izopo, I met up with some friends who drove me to Lancetilla, one of the largest botanical gardens in the Americas. It is located a few kilometres away from a quaint but busy little beach town called Tela. Unfortunately we went right before it was closed, which I would not recommend doing cause I …
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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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Reefs and Cays
Atlantida is on the Caribbean Coast of Honduras, and as such offers a variety of reefs and Cays. Without doubt, the most famous diving destination in Atlantida is Cayos Cochinos, also known as the Hog Cays, a small archipelago that consists of two small islands and 13 tiny cays. Cayos Cochinos is a protected area, and as such, there are …
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Atlantida’s Banana Republic Heritage
Atlantida’s Banana Republic Heritage is evident throughout the destination. In line with these land concessions, the National Congress of Honduras created the department of Atlantida in 1902, paving the road for development and facilitating the growth of the Banana Companies. Within Atlantida, these land concessions were made to the Tela Railroad Company and to the Vacaro Brothers Company. The first …
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