Honduras Cultural Essentials

• History

Long Long Ago (Dawn Of Time-Ad 1502).   Since before the first millennium BC, a thriving Mayan civilization sprawled across Honduras. The country’s most impressive ruins are found at Copán . Founded ...more

• Today

Honduras continues to suffer from natural and political disasters that hit at the end of the last century. Even after more than a decade of rebuilding, the damage to industry and infrastructure done ...more

• People

Them Demographics. Honduran people are primarily mestizo, a mixture of Central American Indian (Mayan and other) and European. The mestizo demographic makes up 90% of the Honduran population. Pure Central ...more

• Land

With over 500 miles of coastline, Honduras is a beach lover’s paradise. Don’t be fooled, though: those who prefer adventure to sunbathing will not be disappointed by this geographically diverse country ...more

• Arts

The literature of Honduras came into its own in the 20th century. The poet Clementina Suárez became an object of national intrigue and pride in the early decades of the century for her brilliant verses ...more

• Customs And Etiquette

Tip Of The Day. In many Honduran restaurants, gratuity is automatically added to your bill, so don’t worry about trying to calculate anything on your cell phone. Note that it is also customary to ...more

• Food And Drink

So Corny. Like many Central American countries, corn is a vital staple of the diet. Manifestations include corn tortillas for breakfast, tamales (corn husks stuffed with cornmeal and a myriad of different ...more