La Ceiba travel attractions range from white water rafting and jungle explorations to wildlife refuge visits and the annual National Carnival. 

raft the rapids of the Cangrejal River for a fast-paced, adrenaline-pumping ride past mountain landscapes and Honduran jungles in 2, 3 and 4 class rapids.

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White Water Rafting

Enjoy a spectacular hike through a tropical rainforest and scenic mountain views. There are many waterfalls along the hike, as well as cloudy, tropical rain and dry forests.

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Pico Bonito National Park

located on the south side of La Ceiba, this museum houses over 17,000 butterflies, moths and other exotic insects from Honduras and around the world.

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Butterfly & Insect Museum

Enjoy a 76 acre botanical garden filled with a wide array of seasoning plants and fruit trees, including varieties of mango, avocado, citrus, vanilla, and more. 

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 Genetic Plants Bank

kayak in the calm waters of lagoons and mangrove forests near La Ceiba and listen to the sounds of howler monkeys and aquatic birds.

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Sea Kayaking

Travel along water or mountain trails through one of the most biologically diverse regions of Honduras. A combination of freshwater wetlands, saltwater marshes and coastline protect species like jaguars, boa constrictors, manatees, ocelots, sloths, and crocodiles.

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Cuero y Salado Wildlife Refuge Reserve

find a series of small waterfalls and natural pools, great for soaking and swimming.

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Los Chorros

La Ceiba’s annual National Carnival, held at the end of May. Celebrate with the locals in cultural activities, float parades, dancing, and live music.

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Saint Isidore International Friendship Carnival and Fair

The only way to access this archipelago of 13 islands and cays just off the coast of La Ceiba, designated as a Marine Biological Reserve, is through one of the tour operators. Dine on Garifuna (typical afro ethnic group) cuisine, snorkel, dive, enjoy white sand beaches, and perhaps catch a glimpse of the rare pink boa.

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Cayos Cochinos

Ride alongside the biggest pineapple plantation in the country on the local transportation called “chalanas”, learn about the whole process and try the delicious local traditional pineapple beverage that the workers produce called “mamado de piña”.

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Pineapple Tour

Hike around its banks and see reptiles, insects, birds until you reach to a majestic waterfall of a crystal-clear river.

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Zacate Rive Tour

You experience firsthand the way of life of rural communities, watch how they grow crops, take care of livestock and eat delicious homemade food from products directly from the farm to the table. 

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El Cayo or Oasis Farms

La Ceiba travel attractions range from white water rafting and jungle explorations to wildlife refuge visits and the annual National Carnival. Here are some ideas of tours and things you can do

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