Things to See in Honduras

Pulhapanzak Falls (43m/141ft) is a magnificent towering waterfall on the Río Lindo. It makes a fine stop along the route from Tegucigalpa to San Pedro Sula, or a day trip from Lago de Yojoa. Surrounded by a lush park with places to swim in the river, it's a popular spot but can be crowded on weekends and holidays.

On the Suyapa hillside, the huge Gothic Basílica de Suyapa dominates the landscape. La Virgen de Suyapa is the patron saint of Honduras and all of Central America. The construction of the basilica, which is famous for its large, brilliant stained-glass windows, began in 1954 - finishing touches are still being added.

One of Honduras' most beautiful places is the lush cloud forest of La Tigra. This pristine reserve was Honduras' first national park and is now home to an abundance of wildlife, from pumas to peccaries to armadillos and agoutis (rabbit-sized rodents). It's also a botanist's delight, with vines, lichens, large ferns, orchids and other flowering plants.