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El Mochito

Santa Bárbara Department, Honduras · North America

About El Mochito

El Mochito is worth a stop: 20 minutes from Los Naranjos, 11km from Lake Yojoa.

El Mochito is a town located in Santa Bárbara Department, Honduras. With a population of 1,950, it is an important destination in North America.

On a road trip, El Mochito 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 El Mochito to your route.

About El Mochito

El Mochito mine is an underground zinc and silver mine in Honduras that is owned by Kirungu Corporation. The mine is located near the municipality of Las Vegas in northwest section Honduras. At approximately 88 km (55 mi) northeast of the mine, the closest major city is San Pedro Sula, which also acts as the

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Where is El Mochito located?

El Mochito is located in Santa Bárbara Department, Honduras, North America. The coordinates are 14.8667 latitude, -88.0833 longitude.

What is the population of El Mochito?

El Mochito has a population of approximately 1,950 people, making it a town in Honduras.

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Quick Information

Population
1,950
Continent
North America
Country
Honduras
Region
Santa Bárbara Department
Timezone
America/Tegucigalpa
Coordinates
14.8667, -88.0833

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Worth the detour from El Mochito

1 notable place within an hour's drive.

natural wonder

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.

11 km · about 20 min drive

When to drive here

Year-round

Tropical latitude: plan around the wet season rather than temperature.

Nearby Destinations

Other places to explore near El Mochito.

Las Vegas, Santa Barbara

🇭🇳 Honduras

1 km awayPop. 7,487

Los Naranjos

🇭🇳 Honduras

10 km awayPop. 1,684

Concepción del Sur

🇭🇳 Honduras

12 km awayPop. 1,049

San Pedro Zacapa

🇭🇳 Honduras

13 km awayPop. 10,535

San Luis de Planes

🇭🇳 Honduras

13 km awayPop. 1,111

El Tigre

🇭🇳 Honduras

13 km awayPop. 1,435

Agua Azul

🇭🇳 Honduras

14 km awayPop. 1,079

Cañaveral

🇭🇳 Honduras

14 km awayPop. 2,137

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