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Original Banana Republic - Honduras Travel Information
The multiculturalism, biodiversity,
lengthy beaches and natural wonders of Central America make it difficult
to decide on a particular travel destination within the region. Among the
seven tropical countries, Honduras offers both urban and wildly rural adventures
as well as a massive stretch of Caribbean coastline on its northern border.
Hike through cloud forests, bird watch on a massive lake, and dive in the
coral-filled waters off of the Bay Islands.
When
you travel to Honduras, you will also get a glimpse of the tumultuous history
in the region. Maya ruins of another era meet remnants of a bitter border
dispute with El Salvador and the devastation of Hurricane Mitch in 1998.
Book your airfare to Honduras and earn invaluable insight into the persevering
culture and welcoming nature of the Honduran people.
Travel to Honduras through
the capital city of Tegucigalpa, where you can find connecting flights
to other regions including the Caribbean.
Ruins, Reefs and Tropical
Retreats
Honduras has a fascinating
history of Maya civilization, Columbus’ arrival, Spanish colonialism and
then finally independence from Spain in 1821. The province of Copán
is one of the largest political departments in Honduras and also home to
the Maya archeological site at Copán. The Copán Ruinas are
located in an enchanting town of the same name, very close to the Guatemalan
Border, and boast intricate sculpted works and texts dating back to the
2nd century CE.
 When
you book airfare to Honduras, schedule a side trip to Trujillo, the site
where Columbus landed on his fourth and final trip to the New World. There
are also wonderful beaches in Trujillo, protected by a bay and nature reserve.
While on the Caribbean coast, do not miss the isolated La Mosquitia region
in the northeast, home to the UNESCO World Heritage site Río Plátano
Biosphere Reserve.
Mountainous tropical rainforests
plummet to the shores where over 2000 indigenous people pursue traditional
lifestyles among some of the most diverse flora and fauna in Central America.
Just off the northern shore,
the Islas de la Bahía (Bay Islands) are a true tropical haven for
world class divers, snorkelers, and beach rats. The islands of Roatán,
Guanaja and Utila all offer various levels of resort accommodations and
activities, with Guanaja at the higher end. If land activities is more
your fancy, make sure to visit Parque Nacional La Tigra. This pristine
national park offers hiking and wildlife viewing in the majestic cloud
forests of La Tigra, just watch out for the armadillos!
 The
Untouched Haven of Honduras
Visitors must understand
that Honduras, despite its Caribbean location, is not as comfortable or
acquainted with the tourism industry. Most travelers who visit Honduras
are actually attracted by this quality as Honduras offers a more grounded,
realistic experience to its visitors.
Book your airfare to Honduras
and enjoy a culturally authentic exploration of this Central American nation.
Airfare to Honduras is also largely accessible through the nation’s neighbors:
El
Salvador, Guatemala and Nicaragua.
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For more information on Honduras,
go to cFares.com.
By Frank Johnson |
