Steamy San Pedro Sula [1] is the business capital of Honduras [2], and a common point of arrival for international visitors, who can avail themselves of the high-quality food [3], nightlife [4], and accommodations [5] before heading into the Honduran countryside. Lago de Yojoa [6], the country’s largest natural lake, the 43-meter-high Pulhapanzak Falls [7], and Parque Nacional Cusuco [8] are popular natural attractions just a short distance from San Pedro (locals often drop the “Sula” when referring to the city).
Birders won’t want to miss Parque Nacional Santa Bárbara [9], on the western edge of the lake, with its unique eco-system and hundreds of species of birds. Parque Nacional Cerro Azul/Meámbar [10] borders the eastern edge and has well-marked trails and comfortable cabins for an easy weekend of hiking.
The paved highway between San Pedro and Tegucigalpa [11] brings travelers to the colonial gem of Comayagua [12], while back roads lead through the coffee towns of Marcala [13] and Trinidad.
Links:
[1] http://www.moon.com/destinations/honduras/central-honduras/san-pedro-sula
[2] http://www.moon.com/destinations/honduras
[3] http://www.moon.com/destinations/honduras/central-honduras/san-pedro-sula/food
[4] http://www.moon.com/destinations/honduras/central-honduras/san-pedro-sula/entertainment-and-events/nightlife
[5] http://www.moon.com/destinations/honduras/central-honduras/san-pedro-sula/accommodations
[6] http://www.moon.com/destinations/honduras/central-honduras/lago-de-yojoa
[7] http://www.moon.com/destinations/honduras/central-honduras/lago-de-yojoa/around-the-lake/pulhapanzak-falls
[8] http://www.moon.com/destinations/honduras/central-honduras/san-pedro-sula/parque-nacional-cusuco
[9] http://www.moon.com/destinations/honduras/central-honduras/santa-barbara-and-vicinity/parque-nacional-santa-barbara
[10] http://www.moon.com/destinations/honduras/central-honduras/lago-de-yojoa/parque-nacional-cerro-azulmeambar
[11] http://www.moon.com/destinations/honduras/southern-honduras/tegucigalpa
[12] http://www.moon.com/destinations/honduras/central-honduras/comayagua
[13] http://www.moon.com/destinations/honduras/central-honduras/comayagua/marcala
[14] http://www.moon.com/destinations/honduras/central-honduras/best-central-honduras
[15] http://www.moon.com/destinations/honduras/central-honduras/lago-de-yojoa/birding-and-boating-lago-de-yojoa
[16] http://www.moon.com/destinations/honduras/central-honduras/santa-barbara-and-vicinity/villages-near-santa-barbara
[17] http://www.moon.com/destinations/honduras/central-honduras/comayagua/sights/the-colonial-center