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37 Best and Fun Things To Do In Tegucigalpa, Honduras


TouristWire Editors

Tegucigalpa, situated along the Choluteca River that flows through the center of the city, is an ideal destination for budget-conscious travelers.

This is because most tours and activities here are half the price of those offered in the neighboring towns.

The city is encircled by mountains with a mostly tropical climate that tends to be less humid than the surrounding areas due to the altitude, which is good news for anyone planning to do some exploring on foot.

One of Tegucigalpa’s most famous attractions is its Spanish colonial architecture, which is evident in the numerous churches and historical buildings scattered around the town.

Popular places to visit here include Juana Lainez, Cristo del Picacho, Castillo Bellucci, and the Tegucigalpa Honduras Temple.

If you’re interested to know more about what Tegucigalpa has to offer, continue reading for a full list of everything there is to do here

The 37 Most Popular Things To Do In Tegucigalpa, Honduras

37. Laguna Pedregal

5.0 ★★★★★ (1 review)

36. Cerro Oyuca

4.5 ★★★★★ (2 reviews)

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35. Cerro Triquilapa

4.8 ★★★★★ (6 reviews)

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34. Villa Naviñeda

3.9 ★★★★☆ (19 reviews)

Location: 2RX2+968 Tegucigalpa

33. Cascada de Jiniguare

4.6 ★★★★★ (22 reviews)

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Location: XP7G+6G9 Unnamed Rd. Jiniguare

32. Fundacion Amigos de La Tigra Friends Of The Jaguar Foundation

4.7 ★★★★★ (24 reviews)

Location: 320 Calle Tegucigalpa

Tel:  2239 9725

31. Museo Numismatico

4.4 ★★★★☆ (26 reviews)

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Location: 3QCV+FWX Tegucigalpa

Tel:  2237 7979

30. Museo de Historia Natural

4.3 ★★★★☆ (30 reviews)

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Location: 3RPM+H7P Boulevard Suyapa Tegucigalpa

Tel:  2216 6100

Web Address:   http://biologia.unah.edu.hn/museo-de-historia-natural

29. Castillo Bellucci

4.4 ★★★★☆ (47 reviews)

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Location: 4Q5X+63G Av Las Delicias Tegucigalpa

28. Cultural Center of Spain in Tegucigalpa

4.7 ★★★★★ (52 reviews)

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Location: 655 C de la Colonia Palmira Tegucigalpa

Tel:  2238 2013

Web Address:   https://ccetegucigalpa.org/

27. Represa Los Laureles

4.3 ★★★★☆ (56 reviews)

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26. BioAcuario

4.6 ★★★★★ (65 reviews)

Location: 3RG6+Q5C Tegucigalpa

Web Address:   https://m.facebook.com/pg/bioacuariohn/about/

25. Museo del Aire Honduras

4.5 ★★★★★ (85 reviews)

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Location: 3Q3M+87R Tegucigalpa

Tel:  2233 4692

24. Reserva Biologica Uyuca

4.8 ★★★★★ (94 reviews)

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Location: 2W9C+HW9 Joya Grande

23. Iglesia de la Merced

4.4 ★★★★☆ (107 reviews)

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Location: 4Q3W+P56 Tegucigalpa

22. Military History Museum

4.1 ★★★★☆ (112 reviews)

Location: 4Q4X+74M Calle Las Damas Tegucigalpa

Tel:  2237 0927

21. Parque La Pradera

3.7 ★★★★☆ (119 reviews)

Location: 3QCJ+C7G Tegucigalpa

20. Monumento a la Paz – Cerro Juana Lainez

4.2 ★★★★☆ (147 reviews)

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Location: Centro de Estudios y Control de Contaminantes P o Juana Lainez Tegucigalpa

Tel:  9410 8045

19. Instituto Hondureño De Cultura Hispanica

4.3 ★★★★☆ (187 reviews)

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Location: 3RVC+WF9 Tegucigalpa

Tel:  2235 4463

Web Address:   http://culturahispanicahn.org/

18. Galeria Nacional de Arte

4.5 ★★★★★ (199 reviews)

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Location: 4Q4R+HVQ Calle Peatonal Tegucigalpa

Tel:  2222 0250

17. Old Presidential Residence and Historical Museum of the Republic of Honduras

4.3 ★★★★☆ (205 reviews)

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Location: 4Q3V+JJ3 Paseo Marco Soto Tegucigalpa

16. Park for a Better Life “La Hermandad”

4.4 ★★★★☆ (408 reviews)

Location: Aldea Las Casitas Tegucigalpa

Tel:  3170 2068

Web Address:   http://convivemejor.org/

15. Parque La Concordia

3.8 ★★★★☆ (517 reviews)

Location: 4Q6R+JH8 Barrio la Concordia Tegucigalpa

Tel:  9724 6397

14. Iglesia Santa María de los Dolores

4.6 ★★★★★ (551 reviews)

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Location: 4Q5V+8C3 Tegucigalpa

Tel:  2237 2690

13. Aqua Splash

4.2 ★★★★☆ (580 reviews)

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Location: 4PQ9+H9H CA Streeta Cruz Arriba

Tel:  3169 7099

Web Address:   https://facebook.com/Aqua-Splash-439845233116277/

12. Tegucigalpa Honduras Temple

4.9 ★★★★★ (617 reviews)

Location: Templo de la Sur  Comayaguela Calle Tegucigalpa Francisco Marazan

Tel:  2264 1212

Web Address:   https://churchofjesuschrist.org/temples/details/tegucigalpa-honduras-temple

11. Metropolitan Zoo Rosy Walther

4.3 ★★★★☆ (1,256 reviews)

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Location: 4RC5+XX5 Tegucigalpa

Tel:  2211 9112

10. Parque La Leona

4.5 ★★★★★ (1,387 reviews)

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Location: 4Q5W+CRW Tegucigalpa

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9. La Tigra National Park

4.9 ★★★★★ (447 reviews)

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Location: 6V4M+379 Los Planes

Tel:  3323 2982

8. Christ of the Peak

4.6 ★★★★★ (762 reviews)

Location: +504 Tegucigalpa

Tel:  2235 8127

Web Address:   https://facebook.com/FundacionCristoDeElPicacho/

7. St. Michael the Archangel Cathedral

4.6 ★★★★★ (769 reviews)

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Location: 4Q4W+56W Avenida Miguel Cervantes Tegucigalpa

Tel:  2237 2076

6. Cerro Juana Lainez Park

4.5 ★★★★★ (1,136 reviews)

Location: 3QVX+PM8 Tegucigalpa

Tel:  9571 1688

5. Chiminike

4.5 ★★★★★ (1,402 reviews)

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Location: 3QCW+CRQ Centro Civico Gubernamental Bulevar Fuerzas Armadas contiguo a Corte Suprema d Tegucigalpa

Tel:  2228 8510

Web Address:   https://es-la.facebook.com/museochiminike/

4. Museum for National Identity

4.6 ★★★★★ (1,434 reviews)

Location: 4Q4R+MP8 Calle El Telegrafo Tegucigalpa

Tel:  2238 7412

3. Basilica of Our Lady of Suyapa

4.8 ★★★★★ (2,996 reviews)

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Location: 3RJV+525 Tegucigalpa

Tel:  2257 1651

2. Parque Central Tegucigalpa

4.0 ★★★★☆ (4,807 reviews)

Location: 4Q4W+83Q Tegucigalpa

Tel:  9860 8792

1. Parque El Picacho

4.6 ★★★★★ (4,910 reviews)

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Location: Carretera a El Hatillo 1455 Calle Morelos Tegucigalpa

Tel:  2211 8690

Web Address:   https://parqueelpicacho.com/

Final Words:

Thank you for reading our list of the best things to do in Tegucigalpa, Honduras! We hope it helped you plan the perfect itinerary for your next trip to this fantastic destination. Happy travels!

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