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Landmark: Pico Bonito National ParkCity: La Ceiba
Country: Honduras
Continent: North America
Pico Bonito National Park, La Ceiba, Honduras, North America
Overview
Near the coastal city of La Ceiba, where the air smells faintly of salt, Pico Bonito National Park stretches across one of Honduras’s most breathtaking and biologically rich landscapes.The region boasts towering mountains, dense rainforests dripping with mist, winding rivers, thundering waterfalls, and an astonishing variety of life.The park bursts with winding trails for thrill-seekers, quiet glades for nature lovers, and glimpses of wild deer for those who crave close encounters with wildlife.Pico Bonito National Park, just outside La Ceiba in Honduras’s Atlántida region, spans about 564 square kilometers, climbing from warm lowlands at 60 meters to the misty 2,435‑meter peak of Pico Bonito Mountain; established in 1987, it shelters tropical rainforests, cloud forests, and dry forests, inviting visitors to hike, watch toucans flash through the canopy, and explore its wild beauty.Pico Bonito National Park bursts with adventure-hike well-marked trails for every skill level, from easy strolls to steep climbs that end at misty waterfalls and sweeping jungle views; the Cangrejal River trail, a favorite, offers glimpses of toucanets flashing through the canopy and the chance to spot howler monkeys in the distance.Wildlife here is abundant: jaguars, ocelots, bright frogs, and the dazzling resplendent quetzal among hundreds of bird species.Thrill-seekers can tackle the Río Cangrejal’s whitewater, with rapids from Class II to IV, or cool off beneath El Bejuco Waterfall, where the air smells of wet stone and orchids.Birdwatchers won’t want to miss the canopy tours-zip through the treetops while scanning for over 400 species.Just outside La Ceiba, the park is best from November to May, though its beauty lasts all year, and guided tours run from local eco-lodges.It’s one of Central America’s richest pockets of biodiversity.✅ Exciting adventure activities like hiking, rafting, and wildlife watching.✅ Home to exotic wildlife, from jaguars to tropical birds.✅ Stunning waterfalls, rivers, and lush landscapes.Thrilling adventures await-hike winding trails, plunge into whitewater rapids, or watch deer step quietly from the trees.Home to exotic wildlife-jaguars slipping through the shadows and bright tropical birds flashing past in bursts of color.
