Did you know that Honduras rainforest hotel options are amongst the best in Central America?
If you are looking for a Honduras rainforest hotel, you will be surprised by what you will find! Honduras has some of the best rainforests in Central America! Best of all, many of these rainforests are actually protected by law as National Parks, and a few of them are actually very easily accessible! The two areas in Honduras that offer great access to rainforests are Lake Yojoa, that offers two National Parks, Parque Nacional Cerro Azul Meambar (PANACAM) and Parque Nacional Santa Barbara. Of these two, however, only one has easy access to it, Panacam, which incidentally, offers a great basic eco lodge facility known as Panacam Lodge. Panacam Lodge is a great option por travelers based in San Pedro Sula and Western Honduras, as it is quite near to both of these regions in Honduras
The second option for some good Honduras rainforest hotel options is Atlantida, located on the Caribbean Coast of Honduras. Atlantida has a total of 7 protected areas between National Parks, Wildlife Refuges and a Tropical Botanical Garden. Atlantida has two main hubs, Tela and La Ceiba, however if you are looking for a Honduras rainforest hotel, you will find more options the area around La Ceiba. Here you will find the most famous Honduras rainforest hotel, the Lodge at Pico Bonito, located a few miles West of La Ceiba near the community of El Pino. Because of its location and the fact that Atlantida is the gateway to the Bay Islands of Honduras: Roatan, Utila and Guanaja, Atlantida offers the perfect option for those looking to spend time at the Bay Islands but still looking for a nice Honduras rainforest hotel to enjoy the exuberant tropical vegetation of Central America.
The highest concentration of Honduras rainforest hotel properties is to be found in the Cangrejal River Valley, Here a total of ten different options to choose from gives you the perfect menu to find exactly the Honduras rainforest hotel that are most suitable for you.
Settled in a class of its own, La Villa de Soledad offers first class comfort with a lot of charm, great surroundings and outstanding hospitality at extremely reasonable prices. Its strategic location offers walking distance access to trails in both Pico Bonito National Park as well as Nombre de Dios National Park. White water rafting, zip line canopy tours, waterfall rappelling and horseback riding are but a few of the many activities that can easily be enjoyed from the convenience of your comfortable and cozy room at La Villa de Soledad.
Food at La Villa de Soledad is also great, so come prepared to enjoy some of the best home cooking you will find en Central America. La Villa de Soledad is in a class of its own, and offers the perfect setting to relax in nature, enjoy some adrenalin pumping tours or hike through the tropical rainforests of Honduras. Truly, La Villa de Soledad is your best option if you are looking for an outstanding and unique Honduras rainforest hotel.
Are you looking for a unique Atlantida Eco lodge facilility?
Atlantida is the up and coming eco tourism destination in Central America. Its easy to understand why: 7 National Parks and protected areas are located within its territorial area; almost 100 miles of coast right on the Caribbean Sea; a variety of Garifuna villages sprinkled along the coastline; and best of all, friendly people living in two main hubs: Tela and La Ceiba that are perfect to use as your base for a great eco tourism vacation! If what you are looking for is an Atlantida Eco Lodge, then you should probably concentrate your efforts in the area around La Ceiba, which actually has several different options to offer as far as Atlantida Eco Lodge options.
The largest concentration of Eco lodge properties is actually in the Cangrejal River Valley, one of the brightest stars in Central America as an eco tourism destination. There you will find up to 10 different Atlantida Eco Lodge properties, each with its own personality and charm.
One of them, La Villa de Soledad B&B was recently awarded the prestigious 2015 Travelers Choice Award by Tripadvisor, who also listed them in the number one position for bed and breakfasts in Honduras! This lovely property is nestled on a small bluff overlooking the magnificent Cangrejal River, which acts as a geographical boundary between Pico Bonito National Park and Nombre de Dios National Park.
Spacious verandahs provide the perfect setting to relax in tropical hammocks and enjoy the cool breeze blowing up the river canyon. The murmur of the Cangrejal River as it races hurriedly towards the Caribbean Sea, located only a few miles downriver, together with a variety of other sounds from the tropical rainforest, provide the perfect mix to help you unwind and relax in nature! La Villa de Soledad B&B is truly a unique Atlantida Eco Lodge!
Adventure activities, as well as nature activities abound in the area, and you will find that you do not have time enough to enjoy and take advantage of all of the different options that are at your doorstep! Make sure that you plan your escape to enjoy an Atlantida Eco Lodge with plenty of days in the Cangrejal River Valley. You will be happy you did! Come and relax in nature with us at La Villa de Soledad B&B. Your best option for an Atlantida Eco Lodge facility!
Looking for Honduras eco lodge options for your upcoming trip?
If you are looking for a Honduras eco lodge, I strongly suggest you concentrate on the department known as Atlantida, located on the Caribbean Coast of Honduras. The largest concentration of eco lodge facilities in Honduras is located in Atlantida.
Pico Bonito National Park, one of the most bio diverse National Parks in Central America, is home to the highest concentration of Honduras eco lodge options. This is where you will find the World famous Lodge at Pico Bonito, the only member of the Small Luxury Hotels of the World in Honduras. The Lodge offers luxury facilities and service, and offers a network of trails within their private property that have become very popular for bird watching.
The other area in Atlantida where you can find a variety of Honduras eco lodge options is the Cangrejal River Valley. Here you can find a total of 10 properties, most of which fall into the category of Honduras eco lodge options. One of the most outstanding options is La Villa de Soledad, a lovely boutique eco lodge located right on the Cangrejal River. La Villa de Soledad is located in the Nombre de Dios National Park, and across the Cangrejal River from Pico Bonito National Park. Because of Pico Bonito National Park, this is probably the area with the best eco tour alternatives in all of Central America. Best of all, you can also choose from a variety of adventure tours, such as white water rafting, waterfall descents and rappelling and zip line canopy tours.
In addition, there are some truly outstanding Honduras eco lodge options in Roatan, Utila and Guanaja. Most of the top bed and breakfasts and inns in Honduras according to Tripadvisor are actually Honduras eco lodge properties, and you might find it interesting to check out the 2015 top Honduras bed and breakfasts and inns list in Tripadvisor.
Come to Honduras, stay at La Villa de Soledad B&B in La Ceiba and discover why La Villa de Soledad B&B gets raving reviews from our guests!
Atlantida is the new and upcoming destination in Central America!
1. Atlantida Honduras is the Gateway to the Bay Islands
Yes the Bay Islands of Honduras are famous, and there is a reason why they are: Lovely, still quite pristine, with beautiful white sand beaches, magnificent coral reefs, picturesque native towns, and friendly English speaking people. Although Roatan has its own international airport, most people prefer traveling to La Ceiba, the capital of Atlantida and then take the 1 ½ hour state of the art ferry trip to Roatan. This way, they get to see more of the country and its beautiful nature and friendly people.
The Garifuna Culture has been declared Intangible World Heritage. The heroic fight that this unlikely culture fought against the European Conquerors’ is a truly interesting part of History that is known to few. Not only did they maintain their freedom, they have also retained their own language and traditions over the centuries. 95% of the Garifunas call Honduras their home, and many of them live in Atlantida Honduras. The Garifunas are friendly people who live off the sea, and therefore all of their villages are on the Caribbean Coast of Central America. Come and interact with this unique culture, and visit their communities in Atlantida.
3. The highest peak on the Atlantic Coast in the North American Continent
The Nombre de Dios Mountains rise sharply from sea level to a maximum altitude of over 8000 feet above sea level. The highest peak is Pico Bonito, located almost behind the City of La Ceiba. This triangular shaped peak has become an icon for the city, and is home to Pico Bonito National Park. Pico Bonito is the highest peak on the Atlantic Coast of all of North and Central America. This natural barrier provides outstanding protection to some of the most pristine National Parks in Central America.
4. The highest percentage of protected areas in all of Central America!
Atlantida Honduras offers 4 national parks, two wildlife refuges, one marine monument and a Botanical garden; in total 8 protected areas where you will find a huge diversity of eco systems, providing a variety of options for the eco tourist. Great hiking, outstanding birding, World class white water rafting, fantastic snorkeling are but a few of the options available. What else could you ask for in a eco destination?
5. The best beaches on the Atlantic coast / Caribbean Sea in Central America
There are two main hubs in Atlantida Honduras, Tela and La Ceiba. Tela is famous in Central America for its beautiful beaches. The Bay of Tela has many miles of beaches, including the most beautiful white sand beaches in Central America. La Ceiba is not famous for its beaches, however the community of El Porvenir, adjacent to Tela offers great beaches and a relaxed atmosphere. If you are a beach lover, Atlantida will not disappoint you! Without much pretense, I can assure you that the best beaches in mainland Central America are to be found in Atlantida Honduras.
6. The best nightlife in Honduras
La Ceiba has an outstanding reputation as the best night life destination in Honduras. It has a lot to do with the great clubs and disco’s that are located right on the beach and offer music to dance to till the wee hours of the morning. If you are dancer, or a night owl, come to La Ceiba and enjoy some of the best night life in Central America.
Just like Tela is famous for its beaches, La Ceiba has the magnificent Cangrejal River which offers World class white water rafting . This is one of the best rivers in Central America to raft in! It is easy to get to, it offers great, challenging technical rapids, incredibly clear water, and an amazing scenery as you paddle to maneuver through huge, building size boulders on the river bed. Atlantida Honduras offers the best white water rafting in Honduras and quite possibly, the best white water rafting in Central America and the Caribbean!
8. Outstanding diving
Atlantida Central Honduras offers World Class diving! Despite the fact that it is not well known for its diving, Atlantida offers World Class diving. Both Tela and La Ceiba have great diving options. The “Capiro” reef located a few kilometers off the shores of the Tela Bay is the best preserved reef in all of the Central America Caribbean Coast. If you are in La Ceiba, easy access from Sambo Creek to the Hog Cays (Cayos Cochinos) will set you in one of the most pristine reefs in the Caribbean. Diving is absolutely spectacular. Best of all, there are few divers in the reefs, so these are still very much pristine and your to explore!
Atlantida, up to now, has been a relatively unknown destination. This means that it does not receive many visitors, and although this is not good news for the business owners, it is great news for the tourists who do visit Tela, La Ceiba or both! The National Parks, the different activities available and the many attractions are beautiful and un-crowded. If you are like I am, and dislike being in crowded places and avoid being caught in tourist traps, then Atlantida is perfect for you! Come to Atlantida and enjoy nature like its meant to be: un-crowded and pristine. Atlantida is often overlooked by travelers who on their way to the Bay Islands of Honduras actually pass right through it and actually skip it completely! What a mistake! Take note that the one week of the year when this is not true is during Easter Week, known locally as Semana Santa. During this week
10. Atlantida Honduras is easy to get around in.
One of the great advantages of Atlantida Honduras as a tourist destination is that there are so many different things to do and it is easy to get around. There is great bus service between Tela and La Ceiba, and there taxis are plentiful and affordable. In addition, there are two daily departures from La Ceiba to both Utila and Roatan, and the airport in La Ceiba offers direct not stop flights to all three of the islands plus San Pedro Sula and Tegucigalpa. The highway between Tela and La Ceiba is in great condition, so you can rest assured you will find it easy to get around. Another fact that will it easier to get around in Atlantida is the fact that Atlantida has the highest percentage of bilingual English Spanish people in all of Honduras. This means that communicating in English will be relatively easy during your vacations in Atlantida Honduras.
Now that you are aware of the top ten reasons to visit Atlantida Central Honduras, start planning your trip. Make sure you do not miss out on the Cangrejal River. Here you will find outstanding lodging options, such as La Villa de Soledad. Come and enjoy the best vacations ever with us in Atlantida Honduras!
Following is a list of what we consider a few of the reasons to stay at La Villa de Soledad. They are not arranged in any particular order, and many of them reflect our core values as a family run bed and breakfast.
1.- Safe, Family Atmosphere
Safety is always a concern when you are away from home. You want to get to know new places, experience new adventures, learn new things and see life through a different lens, but you certainly don’t want any serious risks involved. At La Villa de Soledad you will find an oasis of safety that will help you relax and enjoy to the max. Knowing that you are staying with a family makes you feel like you are a part of a family, where you are meant to be. When traveling abroad, staying at a place where you have a feeling of belonging makes your stay so much more pleasant! Safety is certainly one of the better reasons to stay at La Villa de Soledad.
2.- Great Wi Fi
Our location is relatively remote, and being in Central America, you will find that wi fi is not readily available just anywhere. That is why having access to fast wi fi is a true luxury. At La Villa de Soledad B&B you will enjoy feeling in a remote location and yet having fast access to wi fi. Hi speed internet access should not be a luxury in this day and age, and at La Villa de Soledad B&B we offer it on a complimentary basis to all of our guests. We are hooked up to a fiber optic cable, so our internet is fast and consistent!
3.- Direct access to two national parks.
Located right between two National Parks, La Villa de Soledad B&B offers direct, walking access to both, Pico Bonito National Park and Nombre de Dios National Park. This is tropical rain forest territory at its best! Trails to both parks are easily accessible from your comfortable rooms. Exthe trails, hike to hidden waterfalls, go in search of that elusive bird you need to checklist or simply relax in your hammock and enjoy the forest from the comfort of our spacious, cool verandahs! Accessibility to two national parks is certainly of of the reasons to stay at La Villa de Soledad!
4.-Adventure activities available at your doorstep
We are all adventurers to a certain degree, but lets face it, if you have traveled to Central America, your adventure strain is stronger than most. Fortunately, you will find several different adventure activities that you can truly enjoy while staying at La Villa de Soledad. World Class white water rafting, zip line canopy tours and rappelling down waterfalls are all available within walking distance of La Villa de Soledad. Certainly good reasons to stay at La Villa de Soledad!
5.- Nature activities available at your doorstep.
If you are considering visiting Honduras and the Cangrejal River Valley, there is no doubt that you are looking for nature. There are few places that are better suited for vacations in nature than the Cangrejal River Valley. Being right in between two national parks means you can choose from a variety of trails, hike up to waterfalls hidden in the tropical rain forests and have a great birding experience!
6.- The perfect atmosphere to relax in nature and reconnect with your soul.
Sometimes, what we really need is a chance to disconnect with the world and re connect with ourselves. You need some peace and quiet, some tranquility… You need to listen to the sounds of nature and simply not be bothered. There are few places as perfect as La Villa de Soledad to simply relax in nature and reconnect with yourself. Come and see it for yourself. However, I must warn you, you may not want to leave! This has to be one of the most important reasons to stay at La Villa de Soledad!
7.- Great home cooked meals
One of the great pleasures of traveling is tasting different foods. Soledad, the innkeeper is a friendly soul with a great cuisine. Her food regularly gets raving reviews from her guests. Come and taste authentic Honduran, Mexican and international cuisine at La Villa de Soledad. The only complaint we have gotten about our food is that we serve portions that some guests feel are too big! As we say in Spanish: “barriga llena corazon content” (Full tummy equals a happy heart)
8.- Fantastic opportunity to learn more about the different options for travel within Honduras and Nicaragua.
20 plus years of traveling and writing about destinations in Honduras and Nicaragua have given me a unique knowledge based on experience. I have visited most all of Honduras and a lot of Nicaragua, and can provide candid information regarding just about anything that has to do with traveling in this part of the World. Best of all, this information is all free to our guests!
9.- Perfect climate
The temperature is always pleasant at La Villa de Soledad. You will never find it to be excessively hot or cold. Even on the hottest days of summer, the temperature is at least 2 degrees centigrade cooler that it is in town. This is because we are located higher than the city and we have a microclimate due to the tropical rain forests that surround us. The fact that the Cangrejal River flows right in front of our property also helps. We do not even have air conditioning in our rooms because truly, it is not needed.
10.- Perfect location, remote, yet so close.
They say that it is all about location, location, location. For those that believe this is true, then La Villa de Soledad B&B is absolutely perfect! Located in a forested area deep in the Nombre de Dios Mountains, and yet only 9 km from La Ceiba. Here the bustling sounds of civilization have been replaced with the murmur of the Cangrejal River flowing inexorably towards the Caribbean Sea, the chirping and singing of tropical birds and the general sounds of the rainforest. Talk about an easy to reach paradise! Yes it truly is all about location!
11.- Eco friendly environment
We are located in a protected area, and therefore the least you would expect is a project that has been conceived as sustainable. At La Villa de Soledad we have designed our bed and breakfast to take the maximum advantage of nature. Our cathedral ceilings with heat insulated roofs and cross ventilation in the bedrooms provides for cool and comfortable sleeping. All of our lighting fixtures use energy saving light bulbs, and we separate our gray waters from the sewage and recycle the gray waters to water our gardens. We also separate our garbage and recycle all of our organic trash and take our plastics and cans into a recycling facility in La Ceiba. We believe in sustainability and strive to be sustainable.
12.- Plenty of water, both, hot and cold.
I know that I am going against what I just said, but after a good strenuous hike through the rain forest you have worked up a good sweat, and are in need for a serious shower… Our showers offer the luxury of abundant water with a great water pressure. Water, hot and cold is plentiful and you will feel like you just had a shower that truly cleansed and soothed your body. Nothing like feeling squeaky clean after a bath, and you will find that our generous supply of water truly contributes to this delightful feeling!
There are several La Ceiba Honduras Boutique Hotels that you can choose from!
Most of the La Ceiba Honduras boutique hotels are located in the environs of Pico Bonito National Park. Perhaps the most known and best established of them all is the Lodge at Pico Bonito, a lovely eco lodge located within the tropical rainforests of Pico Bonito National Park, a few kilometers West of La Ceiba, near the community of el Pino. The Lodge, as it is locally known, is a member of the Small Luxury Hotels of the World, and offers some of the most upscale service in Honduras. It is of course somewhat on the pricey side, but if you want an exclusive high end service, this is a great option for you.
Within town, and right on the beach, you can find another truly unique property, called La Casa de Nery. This property offers only 6 rooms, plus a nice pool and spacious gardens. It is a true oasis in the heart of La Ceiba. This is the only one of the La Ceiba Honduras boutique hotels that is located in town.
You will find two more La Ceiba Honduras boutique hotels in the Cangrejal River Valley, located only 9 kilometers from La Ceiba. This area is the border between two National Parks, Pico Bonito and Nombre de Dios National Parks. Not only is the area close to La Ceiba, but it offers the option for different adventure and nature activities easily accessible from the same area. Las Cascadas Lodge is a very high end property in a truly unique spot, with rooms facing a lovely small waterfall and natural swimming area in a mountain creek.
La Villa de Soledad, on the other end, is a beautiful Spanish Colonial style home that is family owned and run, offering some home grown Honduras hospitality, great food and the best location in La Ceiba for adventure and nature activities. Spacious verandahs, plentiful hammocks, cool breezes and the murmur of the Cangrejal River flowing towards the Caribbean Sea provide a perfect setting to relax in nature, nurture your soul and reconnect with yourself and nature!
La Villa de Soledad was recently awarded the 2015 Tripadvisor Travelers Choice award. This is the second year in a row they are honored with this distinction! In addition, they have been named number one bed and breakfast and inns in Honduras for 2015! If you are looking for La Ceiba Honduras boutique hotels that are close to nature, La Villa de Soledad is a great option! Book your upcoming vacations with them now and prepare yourself to enjoy some memorable times at La Villa de Soledad B&B on the Cangrejal River Valley.
Are you looking for the most unique and best inns in La Ceiba?
Most innkeepers will say that their inn is the best in their city. Although it might be true to them, what you really want to know is what do the different people who have visited a city and stayed at the different inns have to say. In reality, the opinion regarding which are the best inns in La Ceiba should be left to the guests that have experienced at least one night in them.
Because of this, travel web sites such as tripadvisor have become very popular, as you are not relying on the innkeeper, owner or even travel editor’s judgement, but rather on the judgement of a whole community of people. It is because of this that I will allow myself to share the following information with you, so that you can see for yourself what the different people have to say about the which are the best inns in La Ceiba.
La Villa de Soledad B&B was awarded two certificates in 2014, the 2014 Travelers Choice and the 2014 Certificate of Excellence awards. Throughout 2014 they were listed by tripadvisor as the number one bed and breakfast and inn in La Ceiba, and they were even in position number 2 for the best bed and breakfast and inns in Honduras!
So now you know, if you are coming to Honduras, a stop by the Cangrejal River Valley in La Ceiba to enjoy the number one in the best inns in La Ceiba list is a must. You get the benefit of also being in the best inn in Honduras! Come and Relax in Nature at La Villa de Soledad, and enjoy magnificent white water rafting in the Cangrejal River, a great access to Pico Bonito trails and Pico Bonito Waterfalls. La Villa de Soledad B&B truly a place you need to visit!
Yes La Ceiba Honduras white water rafting options are all at the beautiful Cangrejal River, which actually flows through the city just before it drains in the Caribbean Sea. The river might seem rather unimpressive when you cross over one of the two bridges that span over it in La Ceiba, but a short 9 km drive up the road that follows the river will give you a completely different view and perspective of the white water potential that the river possesses.
Three different outfitters provide world class category III and IV rafting with half day tours. Best of all is the fact that if you do not want to waste the 30 minute to drive up the scenic road from town to the put in. you can actually spend the night up on the river and be there early the next morning for your La Ceiba Honduras white water rafting experience.
There are a total of 10 inns along the Cangrejal River, tucked into the Nombre de Dios National Park which is on the east bank of the river. Options go from “party hostels” to deluxe boutique eco lodges. One of them, La Villa de Soledad B&B was just named the top bed and breakfast and inn in Honduras by tripadvisor!
Your La Ceiba Honduras white water rafting experience will bring you through small falls, huge, building sized boulders and incredibly lush river banks with National Parks on either side of the river. Wildlife is abundant, and river otters are often seen in the river. It is not uncommon to see keel billed toucans flying across the river, and small crystal clear creeks flowing into the river. Best of all is the fact that the water temperature is temperate, thanks in part to the huge building sized boulders that act as hot water heaters, making the water temperature perfect, so that you will actually want to get a serious splash or take a quick dip between the rapids.
Since La Ceiba is very close and easy to get to from the Bay Islands of Utila and Roatan, it is extremely easy to combine a trip to the Cangrejal River Valley from the Bay Islands. It is even possible to a one day trip without spending an overnight, however there is so much more than white water rafting along the Cangrejal River Valley that you will want to spend more time here and enjoy the surroundings. A trip to Honduras without a La Ceiba Honduras white water rafting trip is not complete. Come and experience it for yourself and discover why the Cangrejal River Valley is one of the crown jewels of tourism in Honduras!
Are you looking for the perfect Central America Tropical Destination?
Central America is, by definition, a tropical destination; however, not all of Central America is actually a lush tropical destination. For starters, the Pacific Coast of Central America is actually quite dry, and depending on the time of the year when you visit it, you will find it brown and gloomy or a lushy green.
The reality is that the true Central America tropical destination lies on the Caribbean coast of Central America. Most people however do not refer to this coast as the Caribbean, but rather the Atlantic coast and both are actually right. The Caribbean Sea is of course part of the Atlantic Ocean, and the Caribbean Sea has its western geographical border with Central America.
Another geographical and political comment applies to what is Central America? Geographically, Central America includes parts of Mexico, Belize, Guatemala, Honduras, El Salvador, Nicaragua, Costa Rica and Panama, however, politically; Central America is comprised of only 5 countries: Guatemala, El Salvador, Honduras, Nicaragua and Costa Rica.
This being said, if you are looking for a Central America tropical destination that is green, with rainforests and cloud forests and a humid tropical climate, you should look at the Caribbean Coast of Central America. For starters, Guatemala has a tiny coast on the Caribbean, so it does not really offer much in the sense of a tropical destination. El Salvador does not have a coast on the Caribbean, so this totally discards it as a Central America Tropical Destination.
This leaves us with three countries: Honduras, Nicaragua and Costa Rica. Although all three have a Caribbean coast, the truth is that Nicaragua and Costa Rica are developed towards their Pacific coast, attracting the bulk of their tourism towards the Pacific, and having very little infrastructure on the Caribbean.
Honduras on the other hand, has most of its development on the Caribbean Coast, with an important natural corridor made up of protected areas and national parks that provide the backbone of a true Central America tropical destination. Best of all, this whole area is easily accessible, with three international airports located in San Pedro Sula, La Ceiba and Roatan, all on the Caribbean. Along this area, you will find Atlantida, one of the departments in Honduras, which has two main destination hubs, La Ceiba and Tela. Both are on the coast, and both have borders with national parks. La Ceiba has the advantage of its port facilities, which is where the ferry to Roatan and Utila depart from, making it the perfect Central America tropical destination: combine the lush green tropical rainforests of Central America with the truly affordable Caribbean Bay Islands of Honduras.
Perhaps the most outstanding spot within Atlantida is the Cangrejal River Valley, a true Central America Tropical destination. Bordered by two national Parks, Pico Bonito and Nombre de Dios National Parks, flowing in the Caribbean sea, and providing some of the best white water in Honduras, the Cangrejal River Valley is the epitome of the true Central America tropical destination. Best of all is the easy access, the many different service providers, which include tour operators, inns and hostels, and many different nature and adventure activities. The Cangrejal River Valley is located only 6 miles from downtown La Ceiba and 8 miles from the port facilities where the ferry’s to the Bay Islands of Honduras operate.
Here, in this perfect Central America tropical destination, you will find the charming La Villa de Soledad B&B, a family run eco lodge with a boutique décor set perfectly into the tropical rainforests of Nombre de Dios National Park, and providing easy, walking distance access to Pico Bonito National Park.
Considerations for some great vacations in Honduras:
If you are planning on visiting and spending some vacations in Honduras, this means that either you have family in Honduras, are an adventurer, or you have read about Honduras and everything it has to offer. All three are valid reasons to plan some great Honduras vacations, and chances are that they will live up to your expectations!
There are many reasons for planning some vacations in Honduras, and I will allow myself to mention a few of those that I consider most outstanding:
Pristine National Parks and Protected Areas make of Honduras a great nature destination. Although eco lodges are not abundant, there are outstanding options that will surprise you and make of your Honduras vacations a great experience. Amongst the different options, you can plan on visiting Pico Bonito National Park in Atlantida, Cerro Azul Meambar near Lake Yojoa, or if you are truly in a serious adventure mode, an expedition into the Rio Platano Biosphere Reserve, probably the most pristine natural area in the North American Continent!
In addition to the national parks, Honduras has some magnificent cultural heritage: The Mayan Archaeological site at Copan is one of the outstanding World Heritage sites declared by UNESCO in Honduras. In addition, the Garifuna culture, the unique heritage of the ethnic group that was formed by the intermingling of African slaves and native Carib Indians has found its home in Honduras, where over 90% of the Garifunas in the World live. Their language and culture was been declared an Intangible Heritage of Humanity by the UNESCO.
Honduras also offers an authentic Caribbean setting at the Bay Islands of Honduras. This small archipelago is actually at the southeastern tip of the Mesoamerican Barrier Reef system, considered the most bio diverse barrier reef system on planet Earth! The lovely Bay Islands, which include Utila, Roatan and Guanaja offer a unique opportunity to explore some of the best preserved coral reefs in the Caribbean! Does this sound like the perfect setting for some great vacations in Honduras?
One of the most overlooked areas by visitors coming to Honduras is the department of Atlantida. Located on the North Coast (Caribbean coast) of Honduras, Atlantida is the perfect hub for your vacations in Honduras: It gives you direct access to Pico Bonito National Park, which is undoubtedly the grand daddy of all national parks in Honduras. Its easy access to the Bay Islands of Honduras is another plus that has to be taken into consideration. There are many different Garifuna Villages in the close neighborhood of La Ceiba, and soon with the new airport in Copan Ruinas, you will be able to fly directly from La Ceiba to Copan Ruinas, thus making La Ceiba the ideal hub for the perfect vacations in Honduras!
Within La Ceiba, make sure you include the Cangrejal River Valley in your plans for the perfect vacations in La Ceiba. The Cangrejal River offers direct access to Pico Bonito Trails, Pico Bonito Waterfalls and some of the best white water rafting in Central America and the Caribbean. As such, I can state that the perfect vacations in Honduras must include a stay at the Cangrejal River Valley. La Villa de Soledad is a lovely eco lodge on the Cangrejal River, where you will enjoy all the comforts of modern life in a pleasant natural environment with many different nature and adventure activities nearby. Come relax in nature and enjoy the perfect vacations in Honduras at La Villa de Soledad.
