This illustrated guide to travel will lead travelers on a journey to Tegucigalpa, Honduras. Tegucigalpa is the capital of the country and is the biggest town in Honduras.

Hondurans generally and those who are familiar with the city, prefer to shorten Tegucigalpa in the form of "Tegus", while most residents actually go by their full names. Tegucigalpa is a prime illustration in Central America of urban sprawl that has exploded, spreading over a hills. Visit tegucigalpa by booking Cheap Flights from Miami to Teguciaalpa and enjoy your vacation or honeymoon.

This city has a 400-year-old mining hub and offers a variety of exciting sites and activities to those who are able to locate these. There are a myriad of fascinating, but decaying historic buildings from the colonial period and a number of old stone streets that wind through steep hills, leading to hidden park, stone steps and old homes.

The most significant event of the last few years of Honduran history, and of Tegucigalpa too was the hurricane Mitch that destroyed the Honduran nation in 1998. Mitch is believed to have caused the country to go back 50 years. Tegus remains in recovery from huge floods of the river as well as equally huge landslides, both of which were triggered by the massive deforestation in the hills that surround the city. In fact, evidence of entire colonias (neighbourhoods) sliding off the hillsides are visible. The workers continue to work daily on the river, taking away the silt that was deposited by the flood. A lot of people lost family members and friends through the disaster.

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Getting Around in Tegucigalpa

There are several places to discover and learn more about this place. So, if you’re visiting and taking Cheap Flights from Miami to Oranjestad Aruba then take a stroll of the entire city and find out what’s hidden in those tiny bustling streets.

On Foot

The majority of Tegucigalpa is accessible by walking. The colonial centre as well as Colonia Palmira are all safe and secure during the daytime However, you must use taxicabs at the night. Never travel on your own, just to make certain.

By Taxi

Taxis are inexpensive abundant, easy to find, and more secure for traveling from one neighborhood to another as opposed to walking or using public buses. The cost of travel within the city is typically cheaper than L80.

By Car

If you're just visiting Tegucigalpa for the time of your trip it is likely that you do not require a car rental. Driving around Tegucigalpa is just an unorganized mess. The majority of streets are one-way and laneways are not always there particularly in the middle. The traffic in Tegucigalpa is generally intense. It is rare to be walking on your own and horns are utilized every day. Some people believe that hitting the horn is enough to cause the stoplight to turn green. This isn't the case. Using taxis will help save you from the hassle of driving through the busy streets of the city and finding a place to park.

The majority of hotel chains in London city have secured parking spaces for guests to use for no cost, although you may need an authorization at the desk. In the most expensive restaurants, generally there's either the valet attendant or a person at the near the entrance of the establishment that can direct you to a parking place. Parking in other places is where the problem becomes more difficult. Downtown, there aren't many garages or parking spots and many park on streets, which is not a problem. It is not advised to park in the downtown area, particularly in the evening, since burglaries are frequent. In malls, you will find garages or parking lots but they are also very popular, and you frequently must wait until a space becomes available. In some instances you can park and a person wearing neon vests or reflector jacket will wave to the car or even assist you get out of the vehicle. He will be watching your car and ask for an ad-hoc tip that is as small as L10 or L20 is enough after you have returned.

Tips for Driving 

The most frequent issue encountered by North American drivers in Honduras (and the remainder of Latin America, for that reason) are defensive in their driving. When in North America, you can be in a lane and hope that a car will not try to force you off your lane, this isn't the case in Honduras. If you're not prepared to use your horn in order to keep your lane, cars are likely to ram you into the road or in the path of another vehicle. Don't be afraid to utilize your horn, and keep your eyes on the road while driving.