The Zacate River Trail in Pico Bonito was the first trail open to visit in Pico Bonito National Park. This trail continues open for guests, but is no longer the most popular trail, as the El Mapache Trail in the Cangrejal now receives more visitors. Access to the Zacate River Trail in Pico Bonito is through the Pineapple fields that …
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Golf in Atlantida
Happy to inform you that there are several different options if you want to golf in Atlantida. Yes, I know that anyone who is a serious golfer will always plan his vacations around the chance of playing golf. Why would you want to travel to a destination that has lovely beaches, friendly people, outstanding nature but no golf? We read …
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Telamar Beach Resort, a First in Honduras
The story behind the Telamar Beach Resort is quite interesting and unique! Back in the heyday of the Banana Days in Honduras, the Tela Railroad Company had its headquarters in Tela. From there, their railroad covered most of the Sula Valley. It went as far south as Santa Rita de Yoro and Potrerillos in Cortes. Of course, it also interconnected …
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Los Olingos Lodge at Los Micos Lagoon
A small, magical lodge can be found in the remote shores of the lagoons within Punta Sal National Park. I am talking about los Olingos Lodge at Los Micos Lagoon. This is the largest coastal lagoon in Atlantida and offers a unique window into this national park. The easiest way of getting to Los Olingos Lodge at Los Micos Lagoon …
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The Lodge at Pico Bonito is Open, it Never Closed!
It makes me so mad every time someone asks me if the Lodge at Pico Bonito is open! Of course it is open, it never closed it doors. It is incredible how the news about it being in the process of closing over a year ago, had such a big impact, that nobody paid attention when they backtracked and decided …
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La Relumbrosa Trail
La Relumbrosa Trail starts just before the Las Mangas Bridge over the Cangrejal River. This trail takes you into the Nombre de Dios National Park. There is a rough road that will take you into a working farm a few hundred yards, but you would be better off to leave your car on the side of the road. This is …
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La Ceiba’s Boardwalk
A visit to La Ceiba’s Boardwalk is almost like a trip to the origins of the city. La Ceiba was the epicenter of the production and export operations for the Vaccaro Brothers Company. This company eventually became the Standard Fruit Company that owns the Dole Trademark. Bananas, Salva Vida beer and other commodities where all exported to the USA from …
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Salva Vida Beer, an Authentic Brew Born in Atlantida
Imagine life on the Caribbean Coast of Honduras at the turn of the XX Century. This was when the original Banana Republic was born. The Vaccaro Brothers Company was in full swing building a railroad west towards Tela, and East, around the Nombre de Dios Mountains, towards Olanchito. Other than the railroad, La Ceiba was isolated from the rest of …
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La Ceiba´s Famous Pastelitos
A few days ago, I wrote about the Baleadas from Honduras and how they are the most popular and “democratic” food in Honduras. I say democratic because everyone can afford one! There is no doubt that they are the most popular, but the famous pastelitos from La Ceiba are close behind! You will ask, what are these famous pastelitos all …
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