Comayagua is a historical city in and once brief capital of Honduras. It has maintained much of its picturesque Spanish Colonial era architecture.
Comayagua was founded by Conquistador Alonso de Cáceres with the name Santa María de la Nueva Valladolid on 8 December 1537 and is a big draw for tourists because of its historical significance. It is the old capital of Honduras, which is why you can see so much culture there.
Taxis abound. Fares for anywhere in town, before 18:00, are L20 (lempiras) per person. Rates go up after 18:00 and again in the evening hours. Rates may even be higher at 03:00 or so. Always ask the fare before entering the cab.
1 Cathedral of the Immaculate Conception (Catedral de la Inmaculada Concepción) (in the main square). Open 24 Hours. Established in 1711, it is an outstanding example of 18th-century colonial architecture. It also contains the oldest clock in America, made by Arabs during their occupation of Spain in the 1100s and bequeathed to the cathedral by King Carlos III. Here also is the Plaza Central Leon Alvarado, the main square in Comayagua. (updated Jul 2020) 2 Iglesia de la Merced (Church of Mercy), Calle 1 NO (three blocks south of the cathedral). This is the oldest church in Honduras, built in 1550 by Fray Gaspar de Quintanilla.
Many outdoor recreation areas such as Comayagua Mountain National Park and waterfalls exist in the area for exploring. 1 Villamar Park, ☏ +504 94646412, villamarparkeventos@gmail.com. Daily 09:00-18:00. A prehistoric-type theme park/water park, for when you want to bring out your inner dinosaur, or when the kids need a break from seeing churches. It does have a lot of concrete dinosaurs. (updated Jul 2020)
Restaurante Sabor Colonial (Colonial House Restaurant) (next to Hotel Caxa Real on Paseo Ronda de la Alameda), ☏ +504 2740-0146. Colorful and festive venue of local flavors. Restaurante El Torito (Toritos Restaurant), CA-5 (on the main highway, just south of town). Toritos is probably the best restaurant in town. Known for their excellent steaks, they also serve seafood and chicken. Full bar, credit cards accepted. Air-conditioned. Secure parking. Fast Food Restaurants, CA-5 (on the main highway, between the old and new boulevards). On the main highway, between the two major intersections, is a Pizza Hut, a Burger King, Dunkin' Donuts, Baskin Robbins, and a Pollo Compenero.
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In Sep, Comayagua typically sees ~31°C daytime highs and 24 rainy days.
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