Welcome to Honduras, a StoryMap in Imagining Central America: Short Histories (published by the University of Cincinnati Press).
In this StoryMap, you will find maps, images, videos, and descriptions to enhance your reading of the Honduras chapter in Imagining Central America, which can be found here . This StoryMap offers an interactive, immersive experience -- feel free to scroll through the tabs or click on a point on the maps to access the images and descriptions. Videos begin playing automatically, and you can enter full-screen to view them more closely. Enjoy your exploration of Honduras!
In this map, you can see the country of Honduras highlighted in red. Use the arrows in the top right corner to enter full-screen, click and hold to move the map, and zoom in and out to explore Honduras and the rest of Central America. The home button will re-center the map.
Tegucigalpa
Tegucigalpa. Click to expand.
Tegucigalpa is the capital of Honduras and the largest city in the country, with a population of almost 1,300,000. Technically, the capital is made up of two cities, Tegucigalpa and Comayagüela, which together form the Central District.
Tegucigalpa
Tegucigalpa. Click to expand.
A panoramic view of Tegucigalpa.
Tegucigalpa
Tegucigalpa. Click to expand.
A view of Tegucigalpa and Mount Picacho.
Houses
Houses . Click to expand.
Houses on a hill in Tegucigalpa.
Tour of Tegucigalpa
Tour of Tegucigalpa. Click to expand.
San Pedro Sula
San Pedro Sula. Click to expand.
San Pedro Sula is Honduras' second largest city and its industrial center. Because of its location near the coast of the Caribbean Sea, San Pedro Sula serves as a major port for the country, exporting much of the manufactured goods that support the Honduran economy.
San Pedro Sula
San Pedro Sula. Click to expand.
A view of downtown San Pedro Sula.
Cathedral
Cathedral. Click to expand.
The cathedral in downtown San Pedro Sula.
Walking Tour of San Pedro Sula
Walking Tour of San Pedro Sula. Click to expand.
Comayagua
Comayagua. Click to expand.
Founded in 1537, Comayagua was the original capital of Honduras until it was moved to Tegulcigalpa in 1880. Its local nickname is "La Antañona" ("The Old One") because it is one of the oldest cities in Honduras, and still has many of its original colonial-era buildings well preserved. Comayagua's cathedral has the oldest clock in the Americas.
Cathedral of the Immaculate Conception
Cathedral of the Immaculate Conception. Click to expand.
The cathedral in Comayagua's central plaza. Built in 1634, it has the oldest clock in the Americas.
Government Building
Government Building. Click to expand.
The main government building in Comayagua.
Tour of Comayagua
Tour of Comayagua. Click to expand.
Tegucigalpa
Tegucigalpa is the capital of Honduras and the largest city in the country, with a population of almost 1,300,000. Technically, the capital is made up of two cities, Tegucigalpa and Comayagüela, which together form the Central District.
Tegucigalpa
A panoramic view of Tegucigalpa.
Tegucigalpa
A view of Tegucigalpa and Mount Picacho.
Houses
Houses on a hill in Tegucigalpa.
Tour of Tegucigalpa
San Pedro Sula
San Pedro Sula is Honduras' second largest city and its industrial center. Because of its location near the coast of the Caribbean Sea, San Pedro Sula serves as a major port for the country, exporting much of the manufactured goods that support the Honduran economy.
San Pedro Sula
A view of downtown San Pedro Sula.
Cathedral
The cathedral in downtown San Pedro Sula.
Walking Tour of San Pedro Sula
Comayagua
Founded in 1537, Comayagua was the original capital of Honduras until it was moved to Tegulcigalpa in 1880. Its local nickname is "La Antañona" ("The Old One") because it is one of the oldest cities in Honduras, and still has many of its original colonial-era buildings well preserved. Comayagua's cathedral has the oldest clock in the Americas.
The Palmerola International Airport (XPL) in Comayagua is a major international passenger and cargo hub.
Cathedral of the Immaculate Conception
The cathedral in Comayagua's central plaza. Built in 1634, it has the oldest clock in the Americas.
Government Building
The main government building in Comayagua.
Tour of Comayagua
Thank you for visiting the Honduras StoryMap in Imagining Central America: Short Histories! As you continue through the book, check out the other StoryMaps supplementing each chapter to enjoy an immersive experience of each country. If you have questions or comments for the authors or other readers, you can leave a message on the Honduras StoryMap resource page, found here . Enjoy your interactive tours through the rest of Central America!
