Strangely enough, tourists have still not started flocking to Honduras. Here are beautiful uninhabited tropical islands, lush jungle with a rich wildlife and a whole ruined city from the highly civilized Mayan culture. The hinterland is packed with cool mountain areas and high-lying valleys, while the coastal area towards the Caribbean offers paradise beaches, small fishing villages and exciting nature reserves.
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Population: 8.4 million
Capital: Tegucigalpa
Language: Spanish and Native American languages
the Mayan city of Copán was probably left due to. lack of food? It was not until the 19th century that the city was rediscovered in the dense thickets of the jungle.
the biggest folk festival in Honduras lasts for two weeks? Easter is celebrated here with festivals, parades and pomp and circumstance.
Nature and climate in Honduras
Honduras is located in the middle of Central America and borders Guatemala, El Salvador and Nicaragua. To the north, the coast stretches towards the Caribbean Sea and to the south, a small coastal strip faces the Pacific Ocean. Off the Caribbean coast lies the tropical archipelago of Islas de la Bahia. A very large part of the country’s surface is covered by mountains and only the two coastal stretches and the jungle La Mosquitia in the northeast are low above sea level. The La Mosquitia jungle is part of a large UNESCO-protected rainforest area and has an extremely rich flora and fauna. The area is sometimes called “Central America’s last lung”, as it is one of the few rainforest areas that still remain in the region. In addition to the wildlife that can make the most refined biology teacher gasp for breath, the area is inhabited by about 2,000 Indians who have preserved their traditional lifestyle. Honduras has a classic tropical climate in the lowlands and a cooler climate in the mountain areas. The temperature fluctuates between 20 and 30 ° depending on the number of meters above sea level and the rainy season falls between May and October.
History and population of Honduras
Honduras has a population of 7.5 million and the main language is Spanish, although some indigenous peoples speak their own languages. The main religion is Catholicism and the majority of the population are descendants of Spaniards or Indians (mestizos). When the first Spanish ship docked on the Caribbean coast of Honduras, the country was populated by two different types of Native American communities. The western part of Honduras was part of the Mayan culture and the eastern part consisted of less civilized hunter-gatherer communities. From 1524, Honduras was part of Spain’s colonization of Guatemala. After a brief stint in the Central American Federation, Honduras became an independent republic in 1838. The decision led to a series of dictatorships, uprisings, civil wars and petty wars against neighboring countries. The fighting, especially in Guatemala and El Salvador, lasted well into the 20th century. The football war against El Salvador in 1969, which was about the living conditions of Salvadoran guest workers in Honduras, with a football match as the triggering factor, is the country’s last armed conflict with a neighboring country to date. In 1900, the United States established banana plantations in the country and the American big brother would dominate Honduras’ politics and economy for many years. Despite a long tradition of fighting both with neighboring countries and within one’s own country, it is nature that has given Honduras its biggest challenge to date. When Hurricane Mitch swept across Central America in 1998, large parts of Honduras were completely destroyed and developments in the country slipped several decades back in time. The football war against El Salvador in 1969, which was about the living conditions of Salvadoran guest workers in Honduras, with a football match as the triggering factor, is the country’s last armed conflict with a neighboring country to date. In 1900, the United States established banana plantations in the country and the American big brother would dominate Honduras’ politics and economy for many years. Despite a long tradition of fighting both with neighboring countries and within one’s own country, it is nature that has given Honduras its biggest challenge to date. When Hurricane Mitch swept across Central America in 1998, large parts of Honduras were completely destroyed and developments in the country slipped several decades back in time. The football war against El Salvador in 1969, which was about the living conditions of Salvadoran guest workers in Honduras, with a football match as the triggering factor, is the country’s last armed conflict with a neighboring country to date. In 1900, the United States established banana plantations in the country and the American big brother would dominate Honduras’ politics and economy for many years. Despite a long tradition of fighting both with neighboring countries and within one’s own country, it is nature that has given Honduras its biggest challenge to date. When Hurricane Mitch swept across Central America in 1998, large parts of Honduras were completely destroyed and developments in the country slipped several decades back in time. In 1900, the United States established banana plantations in the country and the American big brother would dominate Honduras’ politics and economy for many years. Despite a long tradition of fighting both with neighboring countries and within one’s own country, it is nature that has given Honduras its biggest challenge to date. When Hurricane Mitch swept across Central America in 1998, large parts of Honduras were completely destroyed and developments in the country slipped several decades back in time. In 1900, the United States established banana plantations in the country and the American big brother would dominate Honduras’ politics and economy for many years. Despite a long tradition of fighting both with neighboring countries and within one’s own country, it is nature that has given Honduras its biggest challenge to date. When Hurricane Mitch swept across Central America in 1998, large parts of Honduras were completely destroyed and developments in the country slipped several decades back in time.
Honduras Attractions
A trip to Honduras has something for everyone. The sunny tropical weather invites lazy days on Caribbean beaches and islands while the cooler climate of the mountains is perfect for hiking. Here you can also explore the beautiful Mayan ruins of Copán. The city is Honduras’ only remnant of Mayan culture and is one of the country’s most important cultural monuments. The ruins were not discovered until the 19th century when the jungle that took possession of the old ruins was cleared away. Under the green thickets hid a beautiful fortification and fine public places that all give a good picture of the Mayan architecture and its development. Particularly impressive are the large stone sculptures of the village leaders and the rigid with their artistic carvings. Copán is, of course, on the UNESCO World Heritage List.
Those vacationing in Honduras will have a hard time staying away from the country’s white, palm-fringed beaches. The largest island in the famous archipelago of Islas de la Bahía is Roatán, an island that attracts tropical, lazy days. The beaches are fantastic and the island’s capital Coxen’s Hole is charming and has a nice plaza, a few smaller shops and an active harbor life where the fishing boats dock with their catch of shrimp and lobster.
Anyone who wants a little more speed and fan during their Honduran trip will not be disappointed either. Tegucigalpa is the country’s capital and also the only big city with beautiful colonial buildings, interesting museums and wonderful restaurants where it offers tortillas, fried bananas and all kinds of grilled meat. The village of La Ceiba on the Caribbean coast is pleasant, lively and a good starting point for excursions to the surrounding national parks and nature reserves with howler monkeys, sloths and crocodiles.
Climate and weather Honduras
Below you can read about the climate and weather in Honduras – see temperatures for the capital Tegucigalpa.
| JAN | FEB | MAR | APR | MAY | JUN | CHRISTMAS | AUG | SEP | OCT | NOV | DEC | |
| Tegulcigapa | ||||||||||||
| Daytime temperature | 26 | 27 | 30 | 30 | 30 | 29 | 28 | 29 | 29 | 27 | 26 | 25 |
| Night temperature | 14 | 15 | 16 | 17 | 18 | 18 | 18 | 18 | 18 | 18 | 16 | 15 |
| Precipitation (mm) | 5 | 5 | 10 | 43 | 144 | 159 | 82 | 89 | 177 | 109 | 40 | 10 |
According to bridgat, the climate in Honduras is affected more by height differences in the country than by seasonal changes. It is generally hot and humid all year round, and the country’s average temperature is at its warmest at 32 ºC and at its coldest at 20 ºC. In mountainous areas it is usually cooler. The Caribbean coast in the northern part of the country is affected by rainy seasons, most from September to February. The capital Tegucigalpa has a dry period from December to May, with cooler temperatures between December and January.
