- Foundation date: 01/01/1982.
- Area: 231.21 sq. M. km
- Height above sea level: 2185 m
- Tel .: +504 9633-3472
- Working hours: daily from 8:00 to 17:00
In every country in the world there are special places that not only the government of the state, but also the local residents try to protect with all their might. There is also such a place in Honduras - the pride of the country, its business card and object, which is obligatory for visiting for all tourists.
General information about the La Tigra park
La Tigra is a national park, which became the first natural zone of Honduras, which received such a high status. It was founded in the 80s of the last century with the aim of preserving the soils in this region from washing out.
La Tigra Park is located in a high-altitude area, its height above sea level is 2185 m (maximum) and 1800 m (minimum). The total area of La Tigra is 238.21 square meters. km.
What awaits a tourist on a tour of the park?
The National Park of La Tigra is located near the capital of the state of Tegucigalpa , 22 km. This protected area can be accessed via one of the 4 entrances, but tourists have the most popular 2 entrances: from the road leading to El Atillo, and along the highway on the way to Valle de Angels, San Juanito and Cantarranas.
The National Park Tourism Center is located in El Rosario, a small village located at an altitude of 1650 meters. There you can get all the necessary information about the park, its inhabitants, and choose one of the eight tourist routes offered here. Also at the entrance to the center is the Museum of History of the National Park of La Tigra.
While walking in the National Park of La Tigra in Honduras, tourists can see with their own eyes all the richest nature and features of the landscape. On its territory grows a large number of species of trees, ferns, mosses and mushrooms, which serve as home and food for a large number of birds. The fauna of the park is also rich: there are more than 200 species here, mammals - 31, reptiles - 13 and amphibians - 3 species. It should be noted that among the inhabitants of the park there are quite rare species of animals that are under special protection because of their small number.
How to get to La Tigra National Park?
From the capital of Honduras to the National Park of La Tigra, you can travel by special sightseeing buses, hiring a taxi or renting a car. Visiting is better coordinated with the management of the park, by phone.