Officially founded on 23 August 1877, La Ceiba is a Caribbean port city in northern Honduras in Central America. It is the capital of the Honduran department of Atlántida and is located on the southern edge of the Caribbean. Named after a giant ceiba tree that grew near the old dock, the city has been officially proclaimed the Eco-Tourism Capital of Honduras, and also the Entertainment Capital of Honduras. The city hosts its famous carnival to commemorate Isidore the Laborer (Spanish San Isidro Labrador) on the third or fourth Saturday of May annually. The carnival attracts approximately 500,000 tourists to the city. Top attractions to visit in the city are Parque Nacional Pico Bonito, Malecon Guillermo Anderson, Honduras Tourism Office, Swinford Park, Museo de Entomología del CURLA and many more. Airport transfers help tourists shuttle from place to place easily.
La Ceiba is blessed with dive sites filled with marine life such as whale sharks, wildlife, including jaguars, toucans and manatees. To explore these stunning features of the municipality and have fun while at it, engage in outdoor activities like tree swinging. Explore the Eco-Tourism capital of Honduras step by step with walking tours that help you take in the beauty of the city fully.
Learn of the city's history, people, numerous facts and legends with cultural tours. Partake in private custom tours to enjoy private tours designed with your specific needs in mind. The beauty of private tours is that you can move and enjoy all the city has to offer at your own pace. Find all these at Tripindicator's expertly constructed site, designed to help users with the most credible guides to the absolute best.
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