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.
Tegu Airport Backpackers
600m West&400 South from International Airport
Tegucigalpa Airport B&B Backpackers, only 10 minutes walk (3 minutes by taxi) from the International Airport, is the perfect and safest place to stay on arrival to or departure from Honduras. Beds From: $12.00
Jorge Valladares
Col Ruben Dario, calle circuito Choluteca, casa #
Jorge Valladares is located in a residential area and is an old ‘groceries style’ house. Beds From: $10.00
Tegu Airport Bed & Breakfast
600m West & 400m South from International Airport
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