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Tegucigalpa is the capital and most populous city in Honduras. Often known locally as Tegus, it is located in the south-central highland region of the country, at an elevation of 990 m (3,250 ft). The city covers 201.5 sq km (77.8 sq mi) and has a population of 1.13 million people (2011 estimate).
Guide to Tegucigalpa Hotels
Here's a list of hotels in Tegucigalpa that you can book online, with full description, star rating, address, location map, evaluation, and prices as offered by different booking sites. This helps you to make your room booking with the site that offers the best price.
Iglesia de los Dolores, Tegucigalpa
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More on Tegucigalpa
Tegucigalpa was founded in 1578. It occupies a site that was formerly native villages of indigenous tribes. The Spanish originally named it Real de Minas de San Miguel de Tegucigalpa. In the early years, the capital of Honduras was at Comayagua, but the growth of Tegucigalpa, fueled by mining wealth, eventually eclipsed the capital.
Tegucigalpa was given city status in 1821. When Honduras became an independent republic, and from 1838, both Comayagua and Tegucigalpa alternated the role of capital. Over time, however, it soon become apparent that Tegucigalpa is better placed to be the national capital, and in 1880, it was declared the permanent capital, while Comayagua was delegated to a provincial role.
Tegucigalpa is in the highlands with elevations ranging from 935 m (3,068 ft) at the lowest to 1,463 m (4,800 ft) at its highest neighborhoods. The metropolitan area comprises Tegucigalpa and its sister city Comayagüela, which is located across the Choluteca River. Comayagüela is often regarded as the neglected, poorer sister, less developed and less affluent compared to Tegucigalpa proper. The urban area is surrounded by high mountains which cause pollution to be trapped, resulting in lingering smogs over the city.
Tegucigalpa experiences a tropical wet and dry climate, moderated by its high altitude. June is the warmest month, with average high temperature of 23.4°C (74.1°F). It is also the wettest month, receiving 249.5 mm (9.823 in) of rain. January is the coolest, when average low temperature drops to 14.3°C (57.7°F).
Comayagüela, Honduras
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Visiting Tegucigalpa
The Tegucigalpa International Airport at Toncontín is often regarded as one of the most dangerous airports in the world, due to many air tragedies that have taken place there. The airport receives flights from Atlanta, Guatemala City, Houston, La Ceiba, Miami, San José de Costa Rica, San Pedro Sula and San Salvador.If arriving at Toncontín is too much of a hair-raising experience, you can also fly to San Pedro Sula and take a bus to Tegucigalpa.
Places of Interest in Tegucigalpa
- City Parks
Tegucigalpa has a number of city parks including Parque La Leona, Parque el Picacho, Parque Del Soldado, Parque Juan A. Lainex, Plaza España and Plaza del Libertador. Many of the historic sights and monuments are at or near the parks. - United Nations National Park
Public park on El Picacho Hill overlooking Tegucigalpa. The Picacho Metropolitan Zoo is located there.
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