Built in response to the tumultuous times of the 18th century, the striking Fuerte de San Cristóbal has fantastic views of Gracias and the San Marcos church below. Beyond that, there’s not much else to see up here, save for the tomb of Juan Lindo, a Honduran who was the former president of both El Salvador (1841–42) and Honduras (1847–52).
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Parque Nacional Montaña de Celaque
7.72 MILES
Parque Nacional Celaque is one of Honduras’ most impressive national parks and boasts El Cerro de las Minas, the country’s highest peak (2849m), which is…
0.19 MILES
This museum is located in a beautiful, ancient colonial house with high ceilings, carved timber posts and delightful paint-chipped walls with floral…
0.22 MILES
The city's botanical garden is at the southern end of town, five blocks south of the old Mercado Municipal, and takes up half a city block. Local flora…
0.34 MILES
One block north of Parque Central, this striking white stone church has an intricately carved facade and three bell towers. It's currently under…
18.58 MILES
Parque El Cerrito has a nice lookout point – head up 105 steps to the best view around.
Nearby Western Honduras attractions
0.19 MILES
This museum is located in a beautiful, ancient colonial house with high ceilings, carved timber posts and delightful paint-chipped walls with floral…
0.22 MILES
The city's botanical garden is at the southern end of town, five blocks south of the old Mercado Municipal, and takes up half a city block. Local flora…
0.34 MILES
One block north of Parque Central, this striking white stone church has an intricately carved facade and three bell towers. It's currently under…
4. Parque Nacional Montaña de Celaque
7.72 MILES
Parque Nacional Celaque is one of Honduras’ most impressive national parks and boasts El Cerro de las Minas, the country’s highest peak (2849m), which is…
18.58 MILES
Parque El Cerrito has a nice lookout point – head up 105 steps to the best view around.