Gracias: The Town of a Great Hero Story
Gracias is a town capital of the Lempira Department that was founded in 1536. Gracias, Honduras is geographically surrounded by a mountain of Montana, which is considered as the highest mountain and the largest forest reserve in Honduras. Most of the livelihood is based on agriculture, especially on corn and beans.
Best Time to Visit
The Chief Lempira Day Festival is holding every 20th of July annually and considered the most important festival for Gracia's indigenous group. This festival commemorated the braveness the Chief Lempira had shown during the Spanish conquering the land in the 15th century. There are homemade floats, fireworks display, people who are costumed to represent the Lencans, and a marching band. During this celebration, Gracias Honduras accommodations are also available, yet it might be a little pricey.
What to Do & Area Attractions
Celaque National Park was founded in 1987 under the efforts of Celaque's Conservation. When this land transformed into a national park, it immensely produced positive results, that even The Federation of Community Development of Honduras is supporting and funding it. On the other hand, Casa Galeano Museum is a beautiful, colonial house that's been filled with artifacts and memorabilia during the Spanish era. Clarion Hotel Copan Ruinas is a 4-star hotel, situated in a hilltop with an overlooking view of the Copan Valley. This popular hotel provides its on-site restaurant called Las Ruinas restaurant that serves sumptuous meals and drinks. La Casa Rosada has an ancient Turkish bath and terrace and provides outdoor activities like horse riding and hiking. The hotel offers luggage, concierge, and laundry services and provides complimentary breakfast.
