Things to see and do Tegucigalpa

At 1 327 m above sea level, a statue of Christ 32 metres high stands at the top of Mount Picacho. Superb panoramic view of the city. The strange geographical situation in Tegucigalpa is better understood: it is not a valley but a "hole", the hills having been ironed out in the ephemeral quest for money.

The statue of Christ is the work of the Honduran sculptor Mario Zamora Alcántara and was inaugurated in 1997.

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.