Visit the capital of Honduras, immense gardens, baroque sanctuaries, elegant art galleries make it one of the most important destinations in Central America
Tegucigalpa. Its hilly neighborhoods have nothing to envy those of Rio de Janeiro. Parks, baroque churches, elegant museums and the liveliness of its population make the capital of Honduras one of the most important tourist destinations in Central America.
There are many points of interest. Churches are the most important monuments of the capital of Honduras. The most important religious building in the capital of Honduras is the Basilica of Suyapa in Gothic style which stands 7 kilometers south of the city center in the Suyapa district, next to the University headquarters.
The Virgen de Suyapa is the patron saint of Honduras and since 1982 she has been by papal decree the patron saint of all of Central America. The construction of the basilica, famous for its immense windows, began in 1954, but the finishing works are still in progress.
The Virgen de Suyapoa is a small wooden statue much loved by the faithful for the many miracles attributed to it and is brought to the large basilica on festive days, for example, every year on the occasion of the feria de la Virgen de Suyapa. While throughout the year the church rests in the more modest Iglesia de Suyapa where you can only see it in the main altar if you look closely. Built between the XNUMXth and XNUMXth centuries, the church stands a few hundred meters behind the imposing basilica.
The other churches in the capital of Honduras that are worth a visit are the majestic one Cathedral of San Michele, which measures 60 meters long, 11 meters wide and 18 meters high, has a single vaulted nave and its dome reaches 30 meters high in Baroque style; there Church of Los Dolores, a Baroque-style building that tourists like so much, dating back to 1815; furthermore, we recommend the Church of San Francisco.
And after the unmissable churches, reach the parks. There is the Lioness Park, which is located in an ancient neighborhood in the center of Tegucigalpa overlooking the central park. It is the most picturesque in the capital city. Before getting there you have to cross a labyrinth of streets, but the park is worth a visit thanks to its panoramic views and relaxed atmosphere. In the garden there is also a small shop selling typical Honduran products and a patio above from which you can enjoy an excellent view of the city which is its main attraction together with the many species of trees. Its strategic position makes it a place not to be missed.
Also of considerable interest is the Picacho Park. It is a park that overlooks the capital and takes its name from the statue of Jesus Christ called Cristi El Picacho, visible from every point of the capital of Honduras. Free parking is available at the park entrance. The view is truly suggestive. The park is well maintained, has many children's games and tables and is often used for birthday parties. It is clean, almost never crowded and well served by buses. The space offers the opportunity to rent bikes, a water park to cool off, a zoo and spaces for shopping.
On the same hill as the Picacho statue there is zoo with tropical animals such as monkeys and colorful parrots. And then crocodiles, jaguars, tapirs and snakes. Finally, the capital of Honduras is famous for its many museums. The Villa Roy National Museum of History and Anthropology occupies what was once the residence of former president Julio Lozano (on Calle Morelos), an opulent two-story building that dominates the city.
Fascinating but perhaps a little austere, the museum traces the history of Honduras from independence to the present day through the period of liberal reforms. The exhibition is extensive and full of details (even if the explanations are in Spanish). Very interesting for all tourists is the room dedicated to the Vaccaro brothers and the birth of the Standard Company and the United Fruit Company, events that trace the history of Honduras.
Housed in a 17th century convent National Art Gallery it is worth a visit for the exhibition of modern works of art, religious artefacts and colonial-era paintings distributed in seven rooms. There is also space for a small exhibition of pictograms found in Honduras. The Centro de Arte y Cultura de la Unah is also worth a visit. It is often closed but opens for special events or private parties Honduran Man Museum which exhibits art from the country mostly from the contemporary period.
But the capital's newest museum is the ambitious one Museum for National Identity which on the basis of programs must present the entire history of Honduras from pre-Columbian civilizations to the present day. The project is so grandiose that it has not yet been completed but visitors can already access the first rooms with the completed sections.
The center of Documentation Historica is another museum that illustrates the history of Honduras from independence to today. But the real attraction is the building itself that houses the center which served as the Presidential House from 1990 to 1992. As soon as you go down the hill where the Basilica de Suyapa stands you reach the Universidad Nacional Autonoma de Honduras home to the Museo da Historia Natural which displays a collection of birds and stuffed animals. We also like the Museo Historico Militar which collects weapons and uniforms.
Visit the capital of Honduras, immense gardens, baroque sanctuaries, elegant art galleries make it one of the most important destinations in Central America
Tegucigalpa. Its hilly neighborhoods have nothing to envy those of Rio de Janeiro. Parks, baroque churches, elegant museums and the liveliness of its population make the capital of Honduras one of the most important tourist destinations in Central America.
There are many points of interest. Churches are the most important monuments of the capital of Honduras. The most important religious building in the capital of Honduras is the Basilica of Suyapa in Gothic style which stands 7 kilometers south of the city center in the Suyapa district, next to the University headquarters.
The Virgen de Suyapa is the patron saint of Honduras and since 1982 she has been by papal decree the patron saint of all of Central America. The construction of the basilica, famous for its immense windows, began in 1954, but the finishing works are still in progress.
The Virgen de Suyapoa is a small wooden statue much loved by the faithful for the many miracles attributed to it and is brought to the large basilica on festive days, for example, every year on the occasion of the feria de la Virgen de Suyapa. While throughout the year the church rests in the more modest Iglesia de Suyapa where you can only see it in the main altar if you look closely. Built between the XNUMXth and XNUMXth centuries, the church stands a few hundred meters behind the imposing basilica.
The other churches in the capital of Honduras that are worth a visit are the majestic one Cathedral of San Michele, which measures 60 meters long, 11 meters wide and 18 meters high, has a single vaulted nave and its dome reaches 30 meters high in Baroque style; there Church of Los Dolores, a Baroque-style building that tourists like so much, dating back to 1815; furthermore, we recommend the Church of San Francisco.
And after the unmissable churches, reach the parks. There is the Lioness Park, which is located in an ancient neighborhood in the center of Tegucigalpa overlooking the central park. It is the most picturesque in the capital city. Before getting there you have to cross a labyrinth of streets, but the park is worth a visit thanks to its panoramic views and relaxed atmosphere. In the garden there is also a small shop selling typical Honduran products and a patio above from which you can enjoy an excellent view of the city which is its main attraction together with the many species of trees. Its strategic position makes it a place not to be missed.
Also of considerable interest is the Picacho Park. It is a park that overlooks the capital and takes its name from the statue of Jesus Christ called Cristi El Picacho, visible from every point of the capital of Honduras. Free parking is available at the park entrance. The view is truly suggestive. The park is well maintained, has many children's games and tables and is often used for birthday parties. It is clean, almost never crowded and well served by buses. The space offers the opportunity to rent bikes, a water park to cool off, a zoo and spaces for shopping.
On the same hill as the Picacho statue there is zoo with tropical animals such as monkeys and colorful parrots. And then crocodiles, jaguars, tapirs and snakes. Finally, the capital of Honduras is famous for its many museums. The Villa Roy National Museum of History and Anthropology occupies what was once the residence of former president Julio Lozano (on Calle Morelos), an opulent two-story building that dominates the city.
Fascinating but perhaps a little austere, the museum traces the history of Honduras from independence to the present day through the period of liberal reforms. The exhibition is extensive and full of details (even if the explanations are in Spanish). Very interesting for all tourists is the room dedicated to the Vaccaro brothers and the birth of the Standard Company and the United Fruit Company, events that trace the history of Honduras.
Housed in a 17th century convent National Art Gallery it is worth a visit for the exhibition of modern works of art, religious artefacts and colonial-era paintings distributed in seven rooms. There is also space for a small exhibition of pictograms found in Honduras. The Centro de Arte y Cultura de la Unah is also worth a visit. It is often closed but opens for special events or private parties Honduran Man Museum which exhibits art from the country mostly from the contemporary period.
But the capital's newest museum is the ambitious one Museum for National Identity which on the basis of programs must present the entire history of Honduras from pre-Columbian civilizations to the present day. The project is so grandiose that it has not yet been completed but visitors can already access the first rooms with the completed sections.
The center of Documentation Historica is another museum that illustrates the history of Honduras from independence to today. But the real attraction is the building itself that houses the center which served as the Presidential House from 1990 to 1992. As soon as you go down the hill where the Basilica de Suyapa stands you reach the Universidad Nacional Autonoma de Honduras home to the Museo da Historia Natural which displays a collection of birds and stuffed animals. We also like the Museo Historico Militar which collects weapons and uniforms.
