Honduras Travel

In a delightful little turn of good timing, we arrived in Tegucigalpa the day before the beginning of the feast of the Feria de Suyapa. La Virgen de Suyapa is the patron saint of not only Honduras but, as of 1982, all of Central America. She usually lives in the small Iglesia de Suyapa, but on holidays she’s brought to the fancy Basilica de Suyapa. This is not too hard of a task since she’s only six centimeters tall.

Honduras….what?

When booking a trip make sure you ask your travel agent for the best option and deals; always try something new, go somewhere exotic. These options don’t have to be expensive at all, you can travel and explore most of Central America on a budget.

Go beyond your expectation since Central America consists of 5 countries with the most fabulous and diverse scenery in such a small region.

Getting started. Where to go?

Honduras will be my very first option, since it was here where Christopher Columbus first discovered. Home of the Mayan, one of the most brilliant and powerful cultures known to the Mesoamerican period.

Today, I was walking in the Tegucigalpa of my childhood, I went to visit the old presidential palace, which is located next to the congress house, the National Bank, and the Choluteca River; across the river is the City of Comayaguela which is the poorest part of the Capital where people live.

It’s a miracle that earth has such beauties in its lap. It is simply impossible to create a wonder like the ones which are naturally made. If we see the planet from space, and take a glance towards America, then you can see a bridge that connects North America with South America. Honduras lies on that particular bridge which we can see from space. It’s amazing to feel the glory of nature, especially when we stand at a place which is surrounded with the greenery, and colorful natural beauties.

When in Rome, do as the Romans do. When in Honduras during Semana Santa, do as the Hondurans do: go to the beach, spend time with friends and family and eat fish. Last week for Semana Santa, I did all three.

Semana Santa, otherwise known as Holy Week, begins on what is commonly known as Palm Sunday and ends on Easter Sunday.
This being said, it is also the unofficial spring break for the entire country; schools close, stores shut their doors and taxi drivers take their taxis to their pueblos to visit friends and family.
I began Semana Santa by travelling to La Ceiba, a city on the northern coast of Honduras to visit some friends living there. There’s a saying in Honduras that states: “Tegucigalpa thinks, San Pedro Sula works and La Ceiba celebrates.”
With the easy-going attitude of the locals, at least the ones I met, it was easy to believe such a saying.

Hostel: Tegu Airport Backpackers

Rating: 5

Address: From TGU – Tegucigalpa’s Toncontin International Airport, 600 meters east and about 400 meters south. TEGUCIGALPA, HONDURAS

Phone: +1-610-602-5023

Email: tegubackpackers@yahoo.es

Getting There: Just email them first, and they will send you a map and directions on how to get there. It’s only about 10 minutes walk from the airport, or you can take a taxi in a couple of minutes.

Price: $12 per person twin share. Includes great service and breakfast, and includes internet and bottled water.