Excursion routes in Honduras will attract those tourists who are keen on history. In this country, you will see ruins of ancient temples, visit old cities and learn many interesting stories about Maya tribes. Besides that, resorts of this country are famous for their wonderful nature. Exotic trees, flowers and tropic forests can be seen everywhere in the country. There are also many beautiful parks in cities.
Comayagua town is home to one of the most famous religious buildings in the country. This is Santa Maria Cathedral. The building belongs to one of the best examples of the colonial period architecture. The grand opening of the cathedral took place in 1711. Initially, there were 16 altars in the church, but unfortunately only 4 altars have survived. The altars are the biggest treasure of the cathedral. They are made of wood and decorated with magnificent gliding and carved ornament. The bell tower has a clock that was gifted to the city by Philipp II in order to celebrate the opening of the cathedral. Despite the fact that the clock is nearly a thousand years old, it still works and remains the main symbol of Comayagua.
Several important tourist sights are located in the city of Tegucigalpa. Basilica of Our Lady of Suyapa is one of the most famous landmarks of the city. The building of the basilica has been started in 1952 and still continues. The statue of Our Lady of Suyapa, who is considered the protector of the city, is the main relic of the church. The statue is taken out of the church on important holidays, so that everyone can pray to it. Fans of art and sculpture are recommended to visit the National Art Gallery, the 12 halls of which exhibit different collections. The building itself is also very interesting. It was constructed in 1654, and initially the first university of the country occupied its premises. Besides the permanent exhibition, the gallery often exhibits collections of modern art, so residents and guests of the city can see works of young talented artists.
Los Dolores Church is one more beautiful sight of the city. The church was built in the 18th century. Its facades are decorated with beautiful stained glass windows, carved ornaments and drawings. The inner design is no less breath-taking. Copan Ruins remain one of the most visited landmarks of the country. During the prehistoric era the place was the location of the biggest Mayan city. The exploration of the ruins started only in the 19th century, so even nowadays archaeological excavations never stop in Copan. Tourists will be charmed with the atmosphere of the ruins and will be able to learn more about the Mayan civilization in local museums.
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Cities and sights of Honduras
