Things to see and do Honduras

7 km from the city, it is made up of an interesting moist forest. A well-marked trail from the village of Río Negro (which one joins by road to La Libertad and after a bridge at the San Jerónimo level; Likely departures from Comayagua from the market to noon, counting 2 hours of road, where it is possible to win a beautiful waterfall called El Gavilán (count 3 hours return). It is possible to sleep in Río Negro.

Imposing civil construction. However, there is hardly anything left of the original building (only a tiny part of the facade around the door). The earthquake and fire did not end it, but it became the government's home after Independence; then it remained uninhabited from 1840 before you decided to clean the interior… to make a basketball pitch! The street where the ruins rose was in restoration during our passage.

This 4 633 ha park, which culminates at 1 235 m above sea level, is protected by a non-profit association, Fucagua. The Capiro Calentura Guaimoreto Foundation (2nd floor of the kiosk in the central park, Tel/Fax: +504 2434 4294, [email protected]) can find out about the park and help you find a guide. If you are 3 or more, you can also organize a tour with Tourist Options (www.hondurastouristoptions.com).

You can visit this park, which has a visitor centre, especially to watch bamboo trees planted and studied by the National Forest School. Ideal for a picnic with a family.

Recently relocated to Tegucigalpa after several years in Comayagua and San Pedro Sula, the beautiful National Gallery is a must-see if you want to discover the artists and visual artists of Honduras. It comprises two halls (the first showcases works and paintings tracing the country's history; the second houses temporary exhibitions by contemporary artists) and a sculpture garden, in which the cultural and artistic influences of Copán and the Mayan civilization can be felt.

The Museum of Honduran National Identity is one of Tegucigalpa's must-sees. A visit is a great opportunity to discover the country's contemporary artists, as well as Honduran history and culture. The exhibitions are interactive and very interesting. In particular, there's a short film on the Mayan ruins of Copán, a kind of virtual tour of the site. A place that's well worth a visit, located in a superb historic building, a former hospital that has been magnificently restored and maintained.