Location

Trujillo, Honduras’ most attractive coastal town, is nestled at the foot of the Calentura mountains on a beautiful sweeping Caribbean bay surrounded by tropical rain forest, mountains, lagoons, and rivers. The beach is palm-lined and the seas are gentle; and best of all, the area has not been overrun by tourists.

Located on the edge of La Mosquita, the largest rain forest in Central America, Trujillo was once considered too remote for most tourists. Now that the road from La Ceiba, two hours away, has been completely paved reaching this little piece of paradise is easy. The road follows the mountains and passes endless rows of banana trees.

Toucan

Trujillo is a nature lover’s paradise. It is… a place to hike through the tropical rain forest listening for the telltale crashing high in canopy that signals the approach of a family of monkeys… a place to paddle through the primeval mangrove swamp spotting birds and brilliant butterflies… a place to cool off in the chilling waters of a mountain stream… a place to dine on fresh caught sea food while watching the setting sun turn the skies a hundred shades of red.

The small tranquil town of Trujillo, one of the oldest in Central America, has played an important part in the history of Honduras. Trujillo’s strategic location was protected by several forts. The ruins of one, Fortaleza Santa Barbara de Trujillo, can be visited and explored. There are several buildings and cannons, but the best reason to visit is the commanding view of Trujillo Bay.

Trillijo Church

Several tour agencies have walking tours that include a typical meal, boat transportation part of the way, and a refreshing swim. One should not leave Honduras without sampling “pan de coco’ (coconut bread) and tasting the fish dishes cooked Garifuna style with coconut milk. On the weekends the Garifuna can be seen dancing in one of the champas in Barrio Cristales. The drumming and dancing will bring to mind their African heritage.

It is a place to renew the spirit and shed the pressures and cares of the work-a-day world. Just slow down, relax, and enjoy…your way to experience the lifestyle of the Garifuna is to walk the beach from village into Trujillo