La Ceiba

Population: ~ 127.000

Time difference to London - Time zone GMT/UTC: -6 hours (+/- changes due summertime/daylight saving)

Climate, weather: 26ºC (81ºF) all year long with a wet season from May to October and a semi-dry season from November to April.

La Ceiba is the third largest city in Honduras, and is probably the country's most vibrant.

A relatively young city, it got its name from a huge Ceiba tree that was next to the beach and provided shade to the workers at the dock and locals during the afternoon.

La Ceiba (Honduras) - Things to See:

Central Park

General Market

The Cathedral

La Ceiba (Honduras) - Local Fiestas and Festivals:

Carnaval (May)

Friendliest City in Honduras

Its not without good reason that La Ceiba is alternately known as the Darling of Honduras, the Friendliest City in Honduras, the City that Plays, the Fun Capital of Honduras and the Eco-tourism Capital of Honduras,

Attractions

La Ceiba is a lot more than a port city with lots of hospitality and charm. Its proximity to the Pico Bonito National Park, Cuero y Salado Wildlife Refuge, Cayos Cochinos Marine Reserve are but a few of the many nature attractions available at just a short distance from the city.

In addition, infrastructure to host tourists is slowly, but surely on the upswing.

Nightlife

In addition to its abundant and varied night life for which La Ceiba and its Zona Viva are famous throughout Honduras and Central America, and its world famous Carnaval, you can choose a from a variety of activities to fill your days, if you can pull yourself away from your swaying hammock on the tropical Caribbean beach.

Carneval of Love and Friendship

La Ceiba's newest celebration, the Carneval of Love and Friendship, held in mid-February to coincide with St. Valentine's Day, is destined to bring even more excitement and colour to this modest international tourism destination.

Search for more information on La Ceiba/Honduras:

Links La Ceiba:

» www.holaceibita.com

Portal de Internet de la ciudad de La Ceiba, Honduras.

» www.cocopando.com

Coco Pando Resort hotel located in La Ceiba, Honduras, the friendliest city in Honduras and its undisputed fun capital.

» www.hondurasbutterfly.com

Butterfly and Insect Museum in La Ceiba, Honduras