Honduras » Tourism

The government of Honduras is working hard to improve safety throughout the country for both citizens and tourists. Safety in most cities is comparable with other big cities around the world. Tegucigalpa offers numerous attractive options around its environs. There is something to suit any interest, for those who like nature, the Tigra National Park offers a once in a lifetime experience, also different colonial towns once important for their mining activities, and one of the most valuable handicraft centers in Honduras is very close to Tegucigalpa.

United Nations Park houses the massive Cristo del Picacho concrete Statue that overlooks the city has a very pleasant park area and the only true zoo in the country. Within the park you will have great panoramic views of the City of Tegucigalpa.

Another attractive tourist place in Tegucigalapa is Valle de Angeles. It is an attractive town that has become a favorite weekend escape for the residents of Tegucigalpa. It is a good highway connecting it to the capital has made it popular with foreigners, many of whom have established in the area. During the week, Valle de Angeles is a quiet place with few visitors; however it is crowded with action during the weekends.Honduran tourism is quite different, it has a unique culture and archaeological history to explore and it boasts a wide variety of natural attractions within easy access for travelers.