La Mosquitia Travel Guide
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Sparsely populated and only accessible by boat or air, La Mosquitia, in the extreme north-east of the country is home to the largest tract of virgin rainforest in the northern half of the Americas. Also home to several indigenous tribes, from one of which the region gets its name, this isolated part of Honduras might be a highlight for someone interested in anthropology, isolation and unspoilt nature.
The Miskito tribe, one of several that inhabit the area, gave the region it's distinct and perhaps uninviting name. Along with the Garifuna, the Pech and the Tawahka, they still live much according to their traditional lifestyles.
The entire area is protected by five separate reserves, preserving both diverse natural resources and the indigenous tribes who live here. The Rio Platano Biosphere Reserve is a UNESCO World Heritage site, in recognition of its remarkable biodiversity. Other natural highlights are Brus Lagoon and Canon Island. The urban centres are small and scattered, but it is in such towns as Palacios and Puerto Lempira that you can witness the local life, caught between tradition and modernity.
Attractions in La Mosquitia
There are several interesting features in the area worth visiting – see the links to the right for details.
Activities in La Mosquitia
Travel into the Rio Platano Biosphere Reserve by motorised canoe. Visit the Pech in Las Marias and see the famous petroglyphs. Fish for tarpon and Snook at Brus Lagoon.
Relaxing
If fishing is your thing, wile away hours here at your leisure.
Getting Around
Flights and boats from Trujillo or La Ceiba are the only way into the area.
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