La Muralla National Park

城市概覽

History La Muralla joined the Honduras national parks system in January 1993. Since then it has not developed any tourism infrastructure and has been underfunded as many of its supposedly "protected" lands continue being illegally exploited.

Landscape It is a large park, encompassing more than 13,700 hectares of land.

Flora and fauna

The park's biodiversity is one of the reasons it was designated a national park. Botanists have identified more than 850 plant species in the area including several endemic species that were first discovered in the park. Most interesting to casual visitors are the sheer number of orchids in the park with well over 100 identified species. The park may also be an interesting stop for birdwatchers who just might catch a sight of the elusive resplendent quetzal.

Climate

如何抵達

La Muralla National Park is over 200 km north of Tegucigalpa and about 200 km south of La Ceiba by a circuitous route. The best way to get there is with a tour guide or by renting a car and driving.

By car From Tegucigalpa, drive north on the Carratera a Olancho (RN-15). You will need to turn left onto Carratera a Mangulile (RN-41). You will be on the main road for about 200 km (3-1/2 hours). At Yocon, RN-41 beers to the right (east). Stay straight on the road which will become V-563 headed straight north. You'll reach the park entrance after about 15 km.

住宿

Lodging

Camping A campground area is adjacent to the park visitor center.

Backcountry