Atlántida Department, Honduras · North America
La Ceiba is worth a stop: 15 minutes from Corozal, 19km from Pico Bonito National Park.
La Ceiba is a city located in Atlántida Department, Honduras. With a population of 222,055, it is an important destination in North America.
On a road trip, La Ceiba 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 La Ceiba to your route.
La Ceiba (Spanish pronunciation: [la ˈsejβa]) is a municipality, the capital of the Honduran department of Atlántida and a port city on the northern coast of Honduras in Central America. It is located on the southern edge of the Caribbean, forming part of the south eastern boundary of the Gulf of Honduras. With anRead more
estimated population of 209,000 living in approximately 170 residential areas (called colonias or barrios), it is the fourth most populous and third most important city in the country.
La Ceiba was officially founded on 23 August 1877. The city was named after a giant ceiba tree that grew near the old dock. The city has been officially proclaimed the "Eco-Tourism Capital of Honduras," as well as the "Entertainment Capital of Honduras". Every year, on the third or fourth Saturday of May, the city holds its famous carnival to commemorate Isidore the Laborer (Spanish San Isidro Labrador), which is attended by approximately 500,000 tourists.
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La Ceiba is located in Atlántida Department, Honduras, North America. The coordinates are 15.7597 latitude, -86.7822 longitude.
La Ceiba has a population of approximately 222,055 people, making it a city in Honduras.
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2 notable places within an hour's drive.
national park
A wall of jungle rising from near sea level to 2,480 m behind La Ceiba, with cloud forest, whitewater on the Río Cangrejal and some of Honduras's densest birdlife. The Cangrejal road runs along the park edge.
19 km · about 20 min drive
beach
A small Bay Island famous for affordable diving certifications and encounters with whale sharks from March to May.
39 km · about 45 min drive
Year-round
Tropical latitude: plan around the wet season rather than temperature.
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