Sunday, August 17, 2014

Caves of  Talgua (Nature Category)

They are located in Catacamas, Olancho.  In Talgua River Basin can be found in several sites, multiple witnesses of human settlements in the area for nearly three thousand years.


But of all the discoveries that have surprised this region this ossuary are the caves of Talgua. The importance of this burial is that in Honduras have discovered few of the pre-Hispanic period burial caves, and these caves are the first country to be scientifically investigated.



Hot Springs (Nature Category)
The hot springs, in addition to having a strong symbolic and sacred meaning also has great health benefits. Give a tour of the best places:

We share the most recommended in the north-west of the country hot springs.

1) Near Copan Ruins
About 45 minutes of Copan Ruins, the community of Aguas Calientes, where you will find public pools, rest areas with huts, hammocks and more lies. To access the water must pass an imposing entrance to a Mayan style. Several nearby hotels offer you the service of tours with a guide to mystical influences. A relaxing massage: On the way Luna Jaguar Spa and Resort a natural and relaxing in jacuzzi sauna, mud massage, whirlpool neck, a torrent of hot water hitting your back and to close with a flourish included throughout the body.



2) Near Ceiba and Trujillo
A mile below the turn off to Sambo Creek on the road from La Ceiba to Trujillo, you will find a beautiful waterfall and natural pools of hot water. This is perhaps the only natural hot spring waterfall where visitors can swim in complete safety. In addition Glenda's Paradise resort will find up the mountain from the hot springs one of the best country canopys: Sambo Creek Canopy Tours. More than ten wires that make up this adventure full of adrenaline.
Returning to the road from La Ceiba, just before entering the city of Trujillo you can also find other enthusiasts ideal for natural cures destination. In the Commonwealth of Silin'll find massages, private Jacuzzis and an interesting church replica Medjuurgoje Church in Yugoslavia.




3) Gracias, Lempira
A few kilometers away is the spa "Aguas Calientes" this resort has several pools with different water temperature and depth, suitable for young and old. The waters contain large amounts of sulfur which will help your skin look and feel beautiful and soft.


Garifuna People (Live Culture Category)

Currently there are two major groups very representative of Afro-Caribbean Blacks : the Garifuna and the English-speaking Blacks.

These latter were located mainly in the Bay Islands, Tela and La Ceiba with their own cultural particularities.

The Garifuna in their native language are called Garínagu, which in English means “Black Caribs”.” They have their origin in the Yurumain Island, also known as St. Vincent, West Indies Minors.






Fort San Cristobal (Colonial Word Category)

Located in the city of Gracias, Lempira department built right over one of the small peaks that comprise this town, and was formerly the center of town.


One attraction that presents this space for history lovers,  is the tomb of the president of Honduras Juan Nepomuceno Fernández Lindo Licenciado Juan Lindo.




Waterfall El Cacao (Nature Category)

It is located in Zacapa, Santa Barbara. Its height is aprox. 12 meters



Copan (Archeology Category)
Located in the northwest part of Copan department.
Copan



Located in western Honduras, Copán is a relatively small Mayan site famous for its remarkable series of portrait stelae. The stelae and sculptured decorations of the buildings of Copán are some of the very finest surviving art of ancient Mesoamerica. Some of the stone structures at Copán date back to the 9th century BC. The city grew into one of the most important Maya sites by the 5th century with more than 20,000 inhabitants but was mysteriously abandoned a few centuries later. The nearby town of Copán Ruinas has all types of accommodations and other facilities for tourists.
Comayagua Street Carpets (Colonial World Category)

Comayagua


During the week between Palm Sunday and Easter Sunday, the quiet colonial village of Comayagua bursts into a flurry of activity and color with its street carpet tradition. Made with layers of colored sawdust and other natural materials like rice and flower petals, the huge carpets are elaborately designed to depict Biblical figures and events leading up to the crucifixion of Jesus Christ. The community then joins in a procession of reenacting the events of the crucifixion by walking on the carpets in costumes, carrying religious icons and reading from scripture. Even for non-religious visitors, the tradition is a must-do to see the artistic beauty of the carpets.