Honduras: The Lenca Trail

Those seeking a cultural experience off the beaten track should consider The Lenca Trail, a 76-mile route spanning from Santa Rosa de Copán to La Esperanza in the Western Highlands. In a series of charming towns, visitors will encounter the Lenca people one of the largest indigenous groups in Honduras. A great gateway to the route is the town of Gracias, home to colonial churches, a Lenca museum, historical fort, and a Farmers Market where the Lenca people sell their vegetables and pottery. Other offshoots of the route include San Manuel de Colohete and La Campa where visitors can witness the Lenca people making their pottery using the same methods as their ancestors. http://www.colosuca.com

(This video was filmed in August 2009, in conjunction with the Honduras Institute of Tourism.)

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[CrazyNative4]

cool native people !

[SalaireDeLaPeur]

The Ruta Lenca is wonderful. I was there last year, but before you go there, keep in mind that the tourism infrastructure is almost non existent. This is truly independent travel, and you'll have to make do as you go. I loved it, but don't expect guides, cappucino places, or airport shuttles like in Antigua Guatemala! Gracias is a very pleasant town, and the Celaque mountain is fantastic for hiking. The churches will take your breath away.