Turismo

The Cocoa Route
The Cocoa Route is an opportunity to enjoy aromatic cocoa
of great quality. The origins of the cultivation of the cocoa
bean date back to pre-Columbian times. The Aztecs and the
Mayas already enjoyed drinks based on cocoa and the beans
were used as currency. On route across the northern part of
the country with a humid tropical climate, the visitor visualizes
the great potential to produce cacao Trinitario or "fine
cocoa".
Close to La Ceiba, Tela, El Progreso, the Mosquitia region and
in the departments of Cortes and Santa Barbara, you can visit
eco-tourist farms or parks where you learn about agricultural
and forest biodiversity, diverse ecosystems, soil protection,
forest conservation, and the coexistence of the cocoa tree
with existing forests.
Every walk through the “educational trails”
ends by enjoying the authentic flavor of
Honduran chocolate, already
transformed into various products
such as chocolate powder, wines, chocolate bars,
jellies, and cocoa butter.
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