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La Cebia
Trujillo
Colon
Livingston
Roatan
Utila
Guanaja
La Cebia
Trujillo
Colon
La Ceiba is the third largest
city in Honduras, and is
probably the country's most
vibrant. A relatively young
city, it got its name from a
huge Ceiba tree that was
next to the beach and
provided shade to the
workers at the dock and
locals during the afternoon.
It is the capital of the
department of Atlantida, one
of the 18 departments of
Honduras. La Ceiba has
long been the operation hub
of the Standard Fruit
Company, producers of
bananas, pineapples,
grapefruits and many other
agricultural goods that
Honduras exports. Although
La Ceiba is not their port for
major shipping activities, it
is their administrative hub.
The main port for their
exports is Puerto Castilla,
opposite of Trujillo in the
beautiful Bay of Trujillo, 100
miles east of La Ceiba.
La Ceiba is a lot more that a
port city with lots of
hospitality and charm.
city in Honduras, and is
probably the country's most
vibrant. A relatively young
city, it got its name from a
huge Ceiba tree that was
next to the beach and
provided shade to the
workers at the dock and
locals during the afternoon.
It is the capital of the
department of Atlantida, one
of the 18 departments of
Honduras. La Ceiba has
long been the operation hub
of the Standard Fruit
Company, producers of
bananas, pineapples,
grapefruits and many other
agricultural goods that
Honduras exports. Although
La Ceiba is not their port for
major shipping activities, it
is their administrative hub.
The main port for their
exports is Puerto Castilla,
opposite of Trujillo in the
beautiful Bay of Trujillo, 100
miles east of La Ceiba.
La Ceiba is a lot more that a
port city with lots of
hospitality and charm.
In my personal opinion, it has the potential to develop into the Ecotourism Capital in Central America. Its
proximity to the Pico Bonito National Park, Cuero y Salado Wildlife Refuge, Cayos Cochinos Marine
Reserve are but a few of the many nature attractions available at just a short distance from the city. In
addition, infrastructure to host tourists is slowly, but surely on the upswing. Just recently, The Palma
Real Beach Resort opened its doors with 160 rooms and suites at the village of Roma, 20 km east of
the City. Offering outstanding installations, spectacular views of Cayos Cochinos and access to all of the
attractions in the city, this is by far the best beach hotel in the country offering thet first all inclusive
program in Honduras. In addition, the new Pico Bonito Lodge is the first true Eco lodge in the country
and offers an outstanding experience for the nature lover. The city itself is pretty easy to get around in.
There are two parallel main avenues that run perpendicular to the coast line: The Avenida San Isidro and
the 14 de Julio. Most streets are numbered, with first street being the one running adjacent to the coast.
The zona viva, where most of the restaurants and night life is to be found is on this street.
The central park is a pleasant shaded area with many of the hotels and restaurants nearby, and is only a
few blocks from 1a Calle on the beach. Most banks are located on the main square .Click here for more
information
proximity to the Pico Bonito National Park, Cuero y Salado Wildlife Refuge, Cayos Cochinos Marine
Reserve are but a few of the many nature attractions available at just a short distance from the city. In
addition, infrastructure to host tourists is slowly, but surely on the upswing. Just recently, The Palma
Real Beach Resort opened its doors with 160 rooms and suites at the village of Roma, 20 km east of
the City. Offering outstanding installations, spectacular views of Cayos Cochinos and access to all of the
attractions in the city, this is by far the best beach hotel in the country offering thet first all inclusive
program in Honduras. In addition, the new Pico Bonito Lodge is the first true Eco lodge in the country
and offers an outstanding experience for the nature lover. The city itself is pretty easy to get around in.
There are two parallel main avenues that run perpendicular to the coast line: The Avenida San Isidro and
the 14 de Julio. Most streets are numbered, with first street being the one running adjacent to the coast.
The zona viva, where most of the restaurants and night life is to be found is on this street.
The central park is a pleasant shaded area with many of the hotels and restaurants nearby, and is only a
few blocks from 1a Calle on the beach. Most banks are located on the main square .Click here for more
information
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