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When does the 2024 Morazan holiday begin in Honduras? Here we tell you when it starts and which beaches in the north and south you can visit.
Honduras has more than 400 beaches , most of which are located in the north and south of our country. That’s why we’re telling you which are the best ones you can visit during Morazanic Week in 2024.
The Ministry of the Interior, Justice and Decentralization announced that the Morazan Holiday begins for private company employees on Wednesday, October 2, 2024, at 12:00 PM, and for public company employees , from Monday, September 30 to Friday, October 4.
So that you can enjoy this Morazan Holiday , here we show you the best beaches in Honduras.
Beaches of northern Honduras:
- Cayo Chachahuate Beach: This is one of the most beautiful beaches in northern Honduras, due to its location and because it is very close to a fishing village and the Garifuna people. It is located in the Cayos Cochinos archipelago natural monument.
- Chepes Beach: Located on the western edge of the city of Útila, this is one of the most accessible beaches in Honduras from the city. You can enjoy the view with the various palm trees on the beach, as well as recreational activities such as snorkeling (underwater diving), kayak rentals, and nearby restaurants.
- West End Beach, Roatan: This is the busiest beach on Roatan. With its crystal-clear waters and white sand, you’ll find a concentration of hotels, restaurants, and dive shops, as well as scooter and car rentals, kayak rentals, a submarine ride, and internet cafes.
- Tela Beach: One of the most visited beaches in Honduras, it is located between San Pedro Sula (east) and La Ceiba (west). It is 321 kilometers from the country’s capital, Tegucigalpa. The port of Tela is surrounded by several Garifuna communities, as well as national parks.
- Cocalito Beach, Punta Sal: Located on one side of the Punta Sal peninsula (Jeanette Kawas National Park), in Tela, its attractions include false jellyfish and white-faced howler monkeys.
Southern beaches:
- Cedeño Beaches: Located in the department of Choluteca, Honduras, the fishing community of Cedeño has beautiful beaches of grayish sand (due to its volcanic influence). Below are the beaches of Cedeño:
- Punta Ratón is the best beach in the municipality of Marcovia, in the department of Choluteca. This is due to the calmness of its waters.
- Playa Grande: Located on Tigre Island, Coyolito, you must take a boat to Puerto de Amapala. At the port, take a taxi or pickup to go to Playa Grande. It is 15 minutes from Coyolito.
- Playa Negra: Located on Isla del Tigre, Coyolito, you must take a boat to Puerto de Amapala. At the port, take a taxi or pickup to go to Playa Negra. It is 15 minutes from Coyolito.
- Amapala: Located on Tigre Island, in the department of Valle. With a territorial extension of 80.7 km², it is two hours from Tegucigalpa and to get there you must cross by boat.
- La Ceiba Beaches: Honduras’ sweetheart has beautiful beaches to enjoy with the family and share a pleasant time at sunset by the sea. Among the beaches that stand out the most are:
- Peru Beach: The beaches of Peru, in La Ceiba, are one of the most beautiful unspoiled beaches in the Honduran Atlantic. Peru is a small community located just 10 km from the city.
- Playa Los Machos: Playa Los Machos (so called because it is located in the Macho neighborhood) is part of Medio Mundo Bay in La Ceiba. The bay gets its name because its shoreline is shaped like half of the planet Earth.
- Playa Columpio, La Ceiba: This beach is known for having a lot of green area, with extensive bushes surrounding the beach.
- El Edén: Located in Choluteca, this beach in Honduras offers you an incredible view and a peaceful atmosphere.
- Playa La Guayaba Dorada: the beach next to Punta Condega is part of the habitat and species management area for the Punta Condega iguanas. The Golfina turtle spawns and nests here in greater concentration.
