You will not find Villa Becerra in La Ceiba in the guidebooks. It is one of those places that all the locals love and visit but that somehow, is still not on the map. This is uncommon for a place that has so much to offer! Villa Becerra offers the best of both worlds. For one, it is one of …
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Restaurants in Sambo Creek
Visiting a Garifuna Community is always fun, but above all, it can be a gastronomical adventure. The taste of seafood and Garifuna cuisine combine to create a unique gastronomical experience in Atlantida. Sambo Creek is no exception to this reality, and there are several great options where you can treat your taste buds. Most of the places to eat in …
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Cangrejal River Restaurants
There is no doubt that the Cangrejal River Valley is a favorite among locals. It is also the most popular spot in La Ceiba for tourists! However few know that there are several Cangrejal River restaurants that you can visit there. Your best options are within the hotels that operate in the area. There are two restaurants that are open …
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La Ceiba’s Crystal Clear Rivers
Let me share a secret about ceibeños. They prefer La Ceiba´s crystal clear rivers over the beaches. The truth is that there is no better place to cool off during the hot summer days that in one of the many rivers and creeks that flow down from the Nombre de Dios Mountains. Yes, beaches are nice, but the water is …
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Sambo Creek, Gateway to Cayos Cochinos
Sambo Creek is a Garifuna Village that is within the environs of the Municipality of La Ceiba. It is also within the buffer zone of Nombre de Dios National Park. As is the case with all the Garifuna communities in Honduras, it is right on the coast. Sambo Creek offers a window to Garifuna traditions, as well as to some …
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Overnight at Cayos Cochinos
Cayos Cochinos are arguably the most unique jewel within the Honduras Caribbean. It is no surprise that tours to this national park within La Ceiba, have become the most popular tour in this part of Atlantida. Most tours depart to Cayos Cochinos from the Garifuna Village at Sambo Creek. However, there are also tours departing from Corozal, Nueva Armenia and …
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Camping at the Cangrejal River
If you are one of those who loves camping, you will love camping at the Cangrejal River. There are two different camping sites at the Cangrejal River where you can do so with safety and comfort. The first, is the property where La Moskitia Eco Aventuras has its headquarters. They are on Km 10 of the La Ceiba to Yaruca …
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Camping in Pico Bonito
Are you one of those adventuresome folks that like to camp in nature? Camping in Pico Bonito National Park can be a unique experience! You may think this is a complicated operation, especially if you are travelling through Honduras, since you are probably nor carrying your camping equipment with you. Well, I have some good news! There are some great …
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Tela’s Banana History
T Tela is the oldest post Colombian city in Honduras. It was founded by Cristobal de Olid, one of Hernan Cortes’ generals who came to conquer Honduras. He arrived at the Caribbean Coast of Honduras on the third of May 1524. This day the Catholic Religion celebrates the day of the Holy Cross. As such, Olid named the town Triunfo …
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