Mysterious and dominant, with origins as a mining village, Tegucigalpa displays a contrasting landscape that combines modern architecture and services with an elegant colonial layout. With its unique hillside vision at the city's perimeter, along with its beautiful vanishing horizon, the country's capital is still growing and trying to balance modernization with preservation.
Very few cities in Central America have made as much progress in so short a time as has Tegucigalpa. Almost four years after the devastating impact of hurricane Mitch (1998) the country's capital shows the visitor a new face upon which modernization prevails.
Thanks to its location, the city's layout is complex; however, splendid boulevards run along Tegus-as locals like to call it - featuring Suyapa's Church at one end and the National Stadium at the other. The country's patron saint, the Virgin of Suyapa, protects the capital. Her sanctuary-Suyapa's Church can be seen from different sectors of the city, a splendid piece of religious architecture built by the Spaniards several centuries ago.
Linked to agriculture and the seasons, the Virgin of Suyapa protects her people by providing food and shelter. The Church of Suyapa receives thousands of visitors every year who pay homage to their beloved patron saint by lighting candles and praying for benefits and favors.
Tegucigalpa offers
the visitor a wide range of 
modern hotels, some of them built and
operated by renowned international companies.
A considerable variety of gourmet restaurants, combined with fast food chains as well as places where local cuisine is served, assure diners the very best culinary experiences.
Years ago, Tegus was a prosperous center of silver and gold mining. Prosperity began to draw people in from all over the country and Central America. Later, it became the capital of Honduras and subsequently the seat of government. After the first Honduran capital of Comayagua burned down during the civil war, the government's officers were moved to its present location in 1880.
Tegucigalpa is a city that offers splendid options for sightseeing. From modern shopping malls to local markets, everything can be found in the country's capital.
The Morazan Boulevard, for example, features fine stores and restaurants, and one is tempted to spend an entire day relaxing in a coffee shop or simply window shopping. For those interested in Cyber communication, Internet cafes can be found almost everywhere. For a good start, head for the city's historical center. Here you'll find everything from museums and art galleries to hotels and restaurants. The oldest church was built in 1592 and 16th century paintings grace its inner walls.
Another interesting stop on the museum circuit is the Villa Roy. This specialized museum covers Honduran history from its 1821 independence through to 1956. Francisco Morazan's jeweled sword is on display here and is truly spectacular. If your idea is to contemplate the city's intricate layout, a visit to Picacho is a must. A natural lookout, Picacho is located at an elevation of thirteen hundred meters above sea level, and from this height the city can be splendidly observed.
The city's altitude of almost one thousand meters above sea level gives the area a refreshing and temperate climate. Through the months of June to December, rain brings out the flowers and the emerald green of the surrounding mountains. When traveling in the area, be sure to pack a lightweight sweater or jacket, and rain gear during the rainy season.
Whether you have a map on hand or have hired a taxi, don't miss the chance to discover Tegus' secrets and enjoy its many features, ranging from the splendid art in the museums to the modern shopping malls and gourmet restaurants.
Nightlife at Tegucigalpa is a very rewarding experience for those visitors who don't like to go to bed early. You will find more than enough gourmet restaurants, dazzling discos, and sport bars.
But Tegucigalpa is more than experiencing a city. For those who have more time to spend, there are a few features not very far away from the city's perimeter worth visiting.
La Tigra National Park is a cloud forest
preserve a scant 12 miles from the city. The drive up to the park
is lovely, as it winds though a pine forest and coffee
plantations. The preserve was declared a protected area in 1952
and became the country's first national park. It is a haven for a
large variety of plant and animal life. It spans 23,571 hectares
and within its boundaries roam tapirs, monkeys, ocelots and
jaguars.
This charming town also offers the chance to experience life in the nearby mining village of San Juancito, about 30 minutes away. For those in love with nature, a visit to the hills of the valley of Cantarranas is highly recommended.
Restaurants featuring international as well as local cuisine are found everywhere, and come of them include large garden areas for relaxation and outdoor celebrations.
Travelers can pick up maps at the park's visitor's center. While one trail can take you to a hidden waterfall, another takes you to an abandoned silver mine. Birdwatchers will enjoy the park because of its wealth of birdlife--but hit the trails early if you want to spot a good variety. The resplendent quetzal is out and about just after dawn.
There are many small towns just outside of Tegucigalpa that play host to visitors with their singular hospitality. Just an hour's drive south from Tegucigalpa is the colonial town of Ojojona, featuring two splendid colonial churches and a wonderful quiet urban setting with narrow stone streets where the visitor's voice echoes and conversations are clearly heard.
Other towns recommended in the surrounding area are Yaguare, Yuscarán, Valle de Angeles and Santa Lucia, all of them between thirty and ninety minutes drive from the heart of the city.
Located at an altitude of 1310 meters above sea level and just 15 miles east away from Tegucigalpa, the community of Valle de Angeles has developed an interesting offer to visitors looking for indigenous handicraft from all over the country.
Elegant houses, good weather, narrow stone streets covered with red tile roofs, gardens with colored flowers, and pine trees spreading along the main and secondary roads ad a more refreshing touch to the village's appearance. Valle de Angeles has turned into a city of artisans, featuring one institute for artisan's education and two or three large markets where visitors can find everything from hand painted clay designs to Mayan stone sculpture. Pottery as well as the work of weavers can also be found in Valle de Angeles.
Santa Lucia
Just seven miles east of Tegucigalpa, at about 1.200 meters above sea level, visitors will experience the colonial taste of Santa Lucia, considered one of Tegucigalpa's ten mining villages. Most of the village houses feature splendid rose gardens.
Vegetal coal is one of the natural sources that provides income to its inhabitants, as do pottery and other forms of handicraft.
The village's colonial layout serves as the perfect setting for the country's annual celebration called Christ's Feast, which takes place during the first two weeks of January. Visitors from all over the country and from abroad come to experience this wonderful religious festival.
With hotels and convention facilities strategically distributed along its territory, Honduras is the perfect location in Central America to hold international meetings and conventions, and still have time to enjoy its archeological, diving and ecological sites.
The best meeting is that in which agreements are reached while participants can find enough time in which to discover the beauty of a land filled with natural attractions and impressive historical sites.
Located only three hours flying time from the cities of Miami. Houston, or New Orleans--with many daily connecting flights to this and other cities in the United States, Latin America and Europe--Honduras has become the ideal location for congresses and conventions.
With four international airports in full operation, a remarkably good road network, and a modern telecommunications system, this Central American country has managed to create splendid opportunities to successfully hold international meetings. Easily accessible by air, land and sea, Honduras's two major cities -San Pedro Sula and Tegucigalpa offer several options for appropriate business and academic gatherings.
New technologies and industries, as well as international investments, have greatly improved the nation's economy, bringing with them prosperity and better facilities.
The largest centers are capable of handling substantial size conventions with competitive quality and service. Many of the major hotels offer state of the art equipment as well as impeccable customer service so as to guarantee comfort and quality satisfaction.
Not satisfied with the service each convention center or hotel offers on its own, the Honduras tourist board has organized a Conventions Bureau, totally devoted to guaranteeing the best service and the most competitive facilities.
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