Tela Travel Guide
Old plantations, Garifuna villages and breathtaking natural landscapes
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The small coastal town of Tela is becoming a popular beach destination. Only a short distance from San Pedro Sula's international airport and with Caribbean beaches as good as you can get, it is little wonder. But Tela is more diverse in its natural beauty – it also offers visitors a huge diversity of habitats and accompanying flora and fauna at the Lancetilla Gardens, Punta Sal National Park and Punta Izopo Wildlife Refuge. Moreover, it is the heartland of Honduras’ Garifuna community.
Tela was once the heart of Honduras's booming banana trade, home to the headquarters of Tela Railroad Company, owners of the Chiquita banana brand. Although they have since moved close to San Pedro Sula, the Tela Railroad Company has left its mark on the town.
The area is fascinating from an anthropological point of view, with the Garifuna Museum in Tela and various Garifuna villages located nearby, including the spectacularly-located Miami. There is a huge biodiversity on offer, naturally, at Punta Sal and Punta Izopo National Parks and, man-made (or rather man-enhanced!), at Lancetilla Botanical Garden.
Attractions in Tela
There are many places to see close to Tela. The Attractions below are amongst the most popular.
Activities in Tela
Visit parts of Punta Izopo's National Park, only accessible by sea kayak.
Take a tour of the various Garifuna villages and visit the museum to discover their origins.
Relax on beaches exploding in popularity.
Relaxing
Tela's long beaches are do not attract as many tourists as the beaches on the Bay Islands, take advantage and spend some time on the beach.
Getting Around
Excellent connections from San Pedro Sula only 90km away. Tours can be arranged to local villages. Bicycles are used for in town transportation.
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