Honduras 
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Honduras, a Country with rich Cultures and Traditions, lies smack in the middle of the Central American isthmus. It is bordered to the west by Guatemala, to the southwest by El Salvador and to the southeast by Nicaragua. The northern limit of Honduras is formed by its 644km coastline along the Caribbean; the country reaches south to the Pacific Ocean, with 124km of coast along the Gulf of Fonseca, a shallow bay shared with El Salvador and Nicaragua.
Honduras is a land of abundant nature, with majestic mountains, varied tropical forests, untamed rivers and diverse wildlife. It has sparkling, uncrowded beaches and enchanting islands lying next to coral reefs that will delight both seasoned and beginning divers, and snorkellers. Adding to the pleasures of a visit are the Honduran people, among the world's friendliest and most easy-going.
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Cities
Overview
Honduras plays a minor role in the international tourism industry, but this is bound to change as more people discover its pleasures and treasures. For now, and for several years to come, it is still possible to get in ahead of the crowds. Why not seize the opportunity?
Tegucigalpa
Tegucigalpa, the Honduran capital, is a quirky sort of place, with narrow streets twisting up the hillsides, an abundance of old pastel-hued buildings, and a friendly bustle that rises above the city's widespread economic squalor. It is a place that alternately enchants and depresses, all the while hiding plenty of little surprises.
Attractions
Western Honduras
The fabulous Mayan ruins of Copán evoke Central America's mysterious past and constitute the most stunning sight in western Honduras, if not the whole country. The picturesque colonial towns of Santa Rosa de Copán and Gracias lie farther south. The big city of San Pedro Sula will give many visitors their first glimpse of Honduras.
The Caribbean Coast
The Caribbean coast stretches from Omoa to the busy banana port of Puerto Cortés to the beaches and nature reserves of Tela. It continues eastward to La Ceiba, where nature trekking is all the rage, and onward to the beach-rimmed colonial city of Trujillo.
Islas de la Bahía
Imagine, for a moment, a group of small Caribbean islands with fabulous diving, sandy beaches, swaying palms, lush mountain vegetation, a broad range of hotels and restaurants! This is a pretty good description of the Islas de la Bahía (Bay Islands).
Central and Eastern Honduras
The central and eastern portions of Honduras are something of a grab-bag. This large region covers the area between Tegucigalpa and San Pedro Sula. It contains most notably the city of Comayagua, a former capital with many colonial-era buildings, and Lago de Yojoa, which offers the usual lakeside pleasures.
Southern Honduras
Southern Honduras hides some treasures, notably the well-preserved colonial town of Pespire, the attractive but often overlooked colonial district of Choluteca, and the casual, little-visited beach resort of Amapala on Isla del Tigre.
