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Lake Yojoa
Honduras's largest natural lake, ringed by volcanic mountains and coffee country on the main Tegucigalpa-San Pedro Sula highway: famous for its strip of lakeside fried-fish stalls.
5 km · about 10 min drive
Cortés Department, Honduras · North America
Agua Azul Rancho is worth a stop: 10 minutes from El Tigre, 5km from Lake Yojoa.
Agua Azul Rancho is a town located in Cortés Department, Honduras. With a population of 1,043, it is an important destination in North America.
On a road trip, Agua Azul Rancho sits in Honduras. It's in the America/Tegucigalpa time zone. Below you'll find where to stay, things to do nearby, and everything you need to add Agua Azul Rancho to your route.
Lake Yojoa is the largest lake in Honduras with a surface area of 79 square kilometers (31 square miles) and an average depth of 15 meters (49 feet). At an altitude of 700 meters (2,300 feet), it lies in a depression formed by volcanoes. The Lake Yojoa volcanic field consists of Pleistocene to Holocene scoria cones,Read more
craters, and lava flows.
The west side of the lake is bordered by steep mountains and Santa Bárbara National Park while the east side is adjacent to Cerro Azul Meambar National Park. The lake is situated on the highway that connects the two largest Honduran cities, Tegucigalpa and San Pedro Sula. For many people traveling between the cities, the lake serves as a rest area where they can appreciate the view and enjoy the fresh fried fish and other foods that are offered by the restaurants located on its banks.
Lake Yojoa is a popular fishing destination and the surrounding area has a rich biodiversity—almost 400 species of birds and 800 plant species have been identified in the region. However, it also is threatened by deforestation, cattle ranching, and development. The settlers of the communities around the lake are dedicated to the cultivation of fruits, vegetables and basic grains. Nevertheless, many of these inhabitants earn their living from the sale of fish originating from the lake.
People dedicate surrounding areas to the growing of coffee plants. Coffee grown near Lake Yojoa, in Santa Barbara, is particularly well-known.
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Agua Azul Rancho is located in Cortés Department, Honduras, North America. The coordinates are 14.9000 latitude, -87.9500 longitude.
Agua Azul Rancho has a population of approximately 1,043 people, making it a town in Honduras.
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Honduras's largest natural lake, ringed by volcanic mountains and coffee country on the main Tegucigalpa-San Pedro Sula highway: famous for its strip of lakeside fried-fish stalls.
5 km · about 10 min drive
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Tropical latitude: plan around the wet season rather than temperature.
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