Tegucigalpa: Sightseeing
Places and attractions in the Sightseeing category
Honduran Aviation Museum
The Honduran Aviation Museum, nestled in the heart of Tegucigalpa, is a testament to the country's rich aviation history and a treasure trove for enthusiasts and historians alike. This specialized museum offers visitors an in-depth look at the evolution of Honduran...
Christ at El Picacho
Rising majestically above the capital city of Honduras, the Christ at El Picacho stands as a serene sentinel over Tegucigalpa. This towering statue, a symbol of peace and faith, is located within the Parque Naciones Unidas El Picacho, a park that offers not only...
Tegucigalpa Cathedral
Nestled in the heart of Tegucigalpa, the capital of Honduras, stands the majestic Tegucigalpa Cathedral, a beacon of religious significance and architectural beauty. Officially known as the Cathedral of St. Michael Archangel (Catedral de San Miguel Arcángel), this...
Juan Ramón Molina National Library
The Juan Ramón Molina National Library, nestled in the bustling heart of Tegucigalpa, Honduras, is a sanctuary of knowledge and culture. Named after the illustrious Honduran poet Juan Ramón Molina, this library stands as a testament to the nation's dedication...
Our Lady of Suyapa
Our Lady of Suyapa, also known as the Virgin of Suyapa, is a title of the Virgin Mary, mother of Jesus Christ. An 18th-century cedar wood statue of the Virgin is perhaps Honduras' most popular religious image, and the focus of an extensive pilgrimage.
Parque La Leona
Parque La Leona is an urban park located in Tegucigalpa, the capital of Honduras. It is located on a plateau overlooking the city, and holds a network of winding, often fairly steep stairs, steps, and pathways. There is a promontory with a large balcony that is a heavily...
Museum for National Identity
The Museum for National Identity is an anthropology museum in Tegucigalpa, Honduras located in the former Palace of the Ministries built in the 19th century. The museum was founded in 2006 and is dedicated to the acquisition, research, conservation...
Santa Lucía
Santa Lucía is a municipality in the Honduran department of Francisco Morazán.
Tegucigalpa Honduras Temple
The Tegucigalpa Honduras Temple is the 141st temple of The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints. It is the first to be built in Honduras and the sixth in Central America.
Cristo del Picacho
The Christ at "El Picacho" is a monument which stands on the hill El Picacho in the north area of Tegucigalpa, capital of Honduras, at a height of 4,353 feet above sea level.
Tegucigalpa Olympic Village
The Olympic Village of Tegucigalpa is a sports complex situated in the northeastern part of Tegucigalpa, the capital of Honduras.
Academia Hondureña de la Lengua
The Academia Hondureña de la Lengua is an association of academics and experts on the use of the Spanish language in Honduras. It was founded in Tegucigalpa on December 28, 1948. It is a member of the Association of Spanish Language Academies.
UNAH
The National Autonomous University of Honduras is the national public university of Honduras. Founded in 1847, it has over 140 programs from the Bachelor's level to the Doctorate, and is the largest and highest ranked university in Honduras.
Central American Technological University
The Central American Technological University is a private coeducational institution with campuses in the three main cities of Honduras: Tegucigalpa, San Pedro Sula and La Ceiba.
Universidad José Cecilio del Valle
The Universidad José Cecilio del Valle UJCV is the pioneer of the private higher education institutions in Honduras. Founded in 1978 by the initiative of the Asociación Hondureña para el Fomento de la Educación Superior AHFES.
Universidad Católica de Honduras
The Universidad Católica de Honduras, officially named "Universidad Católica de Honduras Nuestra Señora Reina de la Paz", or "UNICAH" as it is affectionately called among its students, is a private university in Honduras run by the Catholic Church.
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