Honduras's Western Honduras
Western Honduras
This region has long been a part of the human experience. It has watched the rise and fall of civilizations and the battle for control among the leaders. Such an integral part, Western Honduras seems to possess a unique legacy all its own. Here, history seems to live as it did in days gone past. Images of a bustling city and its 20,000 inhabitants spark to life as you walk through the ancient Copan Ruins, while one can almost detect the fresh scent of wet paint while sitting in front of the brightly painted walls of Santa Rosa. A visit to an intriguing Lenca village offers living visions as life here remains greatly unchanged from the days of its ancestors.
And, while the pungent legends of Western Honduras remain alive and well, they are made only more striking by the breathtaking scenery from which they resonate. A region of towering mountains, labyrinthine caves, sulphuric hot springs and lush vegetation, Western Honduras offers far more than history to delight curious eyes.
