By Clay Larroy
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benefit from some tips and ideas on how to make the whole process, more fun and
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Overview of Honduras
Exuding an air of paradise with its exotic palm-fringed beaches, clear
turquoise waters, majestic mountains, verdant jungles, and beguiling Mayan
ruins, the laid-back way of life and relative obscurity to the tourist market
makes Honduras an ideal holiday getaway for those who enjoy getting off
the beaten track.
Honduras has all the right ingredients for a tourist hotspot: pristine
beaches, great hotels, and a rich cultural history. Despite this, the country
has scarcely registered on the Western radar in the past, other than 1998 when
it was ravaged by Hurricane Mitch. These days it is enjoying a boom in
popularity as a relatively unknown, unspoilt and undeveloped destination, recognized
for its Ecotourism opportunities, affordable scuba diving, mountain treks and river
rafting, as well as its appeal to the rich and famous eager to escape the
prying eye of the paparazzi.
Toucans pose alongside orchids in the humid cloud forests and mountains,
while banana plantations cover the rest of the aptly named 'Banana Republic',
famous for its banana cake, banana pancakes, fried plantain, and banana chips.
Many ancient Mayan and Lenca ruins can be found hidden away from civilization
in lush jungle landscapes, ready to enchant the most seasoned of travelers. One
of the country's most breathtaking Mayan archaeological sites is the Copan
Ruins, a UNESCO World Heritage Site set in a verdant valley in the far western
region of Honduras, reminiscent of something out of an Indiana Jones movie. In
contrast to the wild beauty of nature, Honduras has a number of cities where
you will find many modern amenities, including Tegucigalpa, San Pedro Sula, and La Ceiba. And
colonial towns like Gracias and Comayagua have scenic examples of Spanish
architecture including forts and castles.
The once-thriving port of Trujillo has an intriguing pirate history and
exquisite tropical beaches, while the region known as the Mosquito Coast, which
extends towards the Nicaraguan border, is the largest tract of tropical
rainforest north of the Amazon and is one of the most popular spots in
the world for ecotourism. The country also boasts 373 miles (600km) of Caribbean
white sand beaches, and the offshore Bay Islands such as Utila, Roatan, and
Guanaja are an extremely popular destination, particularly for divers and snorkelers.
There is plenty more to discover in this exciting country, however, and the
warmth and hospitality of the Honduran locals is bound to lure first time
visitors back time and time again.
REFERENCE
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