Welcome to Honduras!
Honduras is a vibrant country, brimming with clear turquoise waters, pristine beaches, lush jungles, breathtaking mountains, challenging rivers, and fascinating ancient ruins. Vast expanses of mother nature are everywhere to be found.
Ecotours, inexpensive scuba diving, river rafting, bird watching and mountain treks are some of the many vacation activities Honduras is known for. The country is enjoying a boom in popularity, as the rich and famous have found a place where they can still travel unknown.
In addition to the popular attractions and tourist destinations, Honduras offers opportunities for business and trade. San Pedro Sula's "tax free zone" allows international companies to manufacture their goods at attractive rates. The country is located at the very center of the Americas, and operates ports in San Lorenzo and Puerto Cortes, connecting the Pacific and Atlantic Oceans. We welcome you to learn all about this beautiful country, explore its wonders, and eventually see Honduras for yourself.
The capital of Honduras is the city of Tegucigalpa, which serves as the governmental hub. San Pedro Sula is considered the "Industrial Capital" due to the number of manufacturing plants operating there. The next most popular city is La Ceiba, known to the locals as the "Bride of Honduras", and to tourists as the place for Carnival. There is a saying that many Hondurans (known as "Catrachos") take to heart: In Tegucigalpa, they plan; in San Pedro Sula, they work; and in La Ceiba, they party!
The country of Honduras is home to people of various ancestries. The ancient Mayans left the Copan Ruins archaeological site (considered one of the most artistically advanced and detailed of all Mayan cities), where nearby the modern Maya, known as the Chortí Indians, can still be found. The Garifuna communities (known in Europe as the Black Caribs) are found on the Island of Roatan, on Cayos Cochinos (the Hog Islands), and along the costal towns of Honduras. The Miskito Indians' most poular habitat in Honduras became famous after it was introduced in Paul Theroux's novel, "The Mosquito Coast" which depicted the La Moskitia area. Other ethnic groups include the Lenca, Pech, Tolupan (Jicaque), and Tawahka Indians. Native Hondurans are called "Catracho" The term Catracho comes from the mid-19th century when Honduran General Florencio Xatruch returned from battle with his soldiers after defeating American William Walker, whose purpose was to conquer Central America. When the soldiers returned, Nicaraguans yelled out ¡Vienen los Xatruches!, which means "Here come Xatruch's boys!" Nicaraguans had a difficult time pronouncing Xatruch so they altered the phrase to "los catruches" and ultimately settled on los "Catrachos".
First time visitors to Honduras are amazed by the warmth of Honduran hospitality. Returning travelers have never forgotten it. Enjoy your exploration of this website, and before you leave, bookmark us, so you can always find your way back. We thank you for visiting.
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School Year Starts in Honduras
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The first lady of Honduras, Rosa Elena Lobo, together with the Minister of Education, Alejandro Ventura, opened the 2012 school year at Francisco Reyes Mayes school in the Department of Olancho to the sounds of the Honduran National Anthem.
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Honduras School Year Starts
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"It is for me an honor to be with you today and inaugurate the school year in this community. This is the first time I have come here, and share with each boy, girl, parent, and teacher, the hope that you fulfill the 200 days of classes, and you grow in your community", said the first lady.
Mrs. Lobo gave each student a solar lamp (there is no electricity in this Pech community), which was donated to the school by the Government of Taiwan, so that the children could study in the evening hours. The first lady presented laptops that were promised by President Porfirio Lobo Sosa for those children with limited resources. Also provided were backpacks with school supplies for each of the 250 students at the Francisco Reyes Mayes school.
The Minister of Education, Alejandro Ventura, gave books and a check for free tuition.
The event was attended by the Ambassador of Taiwan, Joseph Kuo, the Mayor of the town, Rita Chaver Maldonado, and the Vice Minister of the Presidency, Rodrigo García.
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