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Tegucigalpa (UK: / t ɛ ˌ ɡ uː s ɪ ˈ ɡ æ l p ə / [9] US: / t ə ˌ-/ [10] [11] Spanish: [teɣusiˈɣalpa])—formally Tegucigalpa, Municipality of the Central District (Spanish: Tegucigalpa, Municipio del Distrito Central or Tegucigalpa, M.D.C. [12]), and colloquially referred to as Tegus or Teguz [13] —is the capital and largest city of Honduras along with its sister city, Comayagüela.
The historic center of Santa Lucia is one of the best preserved in Honduras. The town is full of scenic views, including views of Tegucigalpa. Santa Lucia is home to several restaurants and cafes, such as Tres Puntos and Cafe Del Pueblo. The town boasts well-preserved original colonial structures, from houses, stone streets, and its church.
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 photographed spot with it panoramic view of the city.
In 2012 it was renovated with the help of the IHAH and the Universidad Nacional Autónoma de Honduras, and it reopened in 2013. [3] [4] On 16 July 2015, a branch of the Gallery opened in San Pedro Sula. [2] The sculpture garden of the Gallery was opened in 2017, displaying work by 25 Honduran sculptors. [5]
La Tigra National Park (Spanish: Parque Nacional La Tigra) was the first national park in Honduras, by decree No. 976-80 whose principal objective is "The Conservation, Ecologic Preservation and Maintenance of The Hydrologic Potential of this Reserve". It was established on 1 January 1980 and covers an area of 238 square kilometers.
The St. Michael the Archangel Cathedral [1] (Spanish: Catedral Metropolitana de San Míguel Arcángel) is a Catholic temple in Tegucigalpa, [2] Honduras. [3] [4] It is well known for being the biggest Catholic church during colonial times and one of the most well preserved historical buildings in Honduras.