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Honduras is a
tiny country with very rich natural and cultural
resources.. It is known to have excellent diving
destinations. The Bay Islands are the three biggest
islands in Central America: Utila, Roatan and
Guanaja.
These islands
are located 30 km (18 miles) north of the mainland.
This is one of the most preferred diving spots.
The second largest
barrier reef in the world is the biggest attraction.
The reef begins in the Yucatan (Mexico) and ends
off the coast of Honduras. Other attractions include,
fishing towns, and beautiful white sand beaches.
Honduras is
blessed with a wide variety of amazing flora
and fauna. Mountains peaks have mysterious foggy
tropical forests. "La Moskitia" is
a vast tropical jungle located in the northeast
region of Honduras. It is known for its natural,
cultural, and archeological sites.
Among the rich
archeological ruins found in Honduras none is
more important than the Mayan city of Copan
better known as "the Athens of the New
World". This city is just extraordinary!
It contains the most delicate and artistic Mayan
writings and sculptures ever found. |