10 Things to Do While Visiting San Pedro Sula, Honduras

Bo Thornton
San Pedro Sula is the second largest city in Honduras. Over 1,000,000 people call this city home. Located in the northwest part of Honduras, San Pedro Sula is a warm getaway spot that attracts people from all over the world. There is always something to do here. Some of these activities are listed below.

San Pedro Cathedral

San Pedro Cathedral of San Pedro Sula is one of the better known cathedrals in Honduras. It features hand-carved wooden statues, paintings of the saints, and much more. It also has a high central cupola, and high, pale-yellow pillars and walls.

Museo de la Naturaleza

The Museo de la Naturaleza of San Pedro Sula, Honduras features over 80 exhibits. Things covered include paleontology, ecology, natural history, and human biology. All signs are in Spanish.

Parque Nacional Cusuco

Parque Nacional Cusuco is located in the Merendon mountain range of San Pedro Sula, Honduras. The park is a cloud forest featuring toucans, parrots, quetzals, and many other types of wild life. The park is home to 5 different and unique hiking trails.

Beer Bar

Beer Bar of San Pedro Sula, Honduras is one of the top night spots in central America. It features beer from all over the world. Some of these countries are: South Africa, Panama, Mexico, Peru, Ecuador, Honduras, and many others.

Mantra

Mantra is considered to be one of the top night clubs in San Pedro Sula, Honduras. The dress code is fancy, and is strictly enforced. Patrons wearing jeans and sneakers are asked to leave.

Umani

Umani is the most exclusive lounge in San Pedro Sula, Honduras. It is located just beneath Mantra, so if you go to one, it won't be hard to find the other. Dress code is fancy here as well, and as with Mantra, is strictly enforced.

Casa del Sol - Multiplaza Mall

Casa del Sol - Multiplaza Mall is one of the most visited shopping places in San Pedro Sula. It features hand-made crafts from some of the best craftsmen in Honduras. Some things you might find here include wood carvings, pottery, and leatherwork. One added benefit of shopping here is that your purchases can be sent to your hotel free of charge.

El Fogoncito

El Fogoncito is a very popular Mexican restaurant. Popular dishes include fajitas, mole, tacos al pastor, and roast pork. The restaurant also has a full bar.

Cafeteria Pamplona

Cafeteria Pamplona is a very popular restaurant in San Pedro Sula, Honduras. It is popular because it is very cheap. Some menu items of note are chicken and rice, club sandwiches, and garlic filet of fish.

Crowne Plaza San Pedro Sula

This is one of the nicer hotels in Honduras. It is a 3-star hotel, and features an outdoor pool, a restaurant, complimentary internet, refrigerators, and much more. It is also centrally located to many of the city's top attractions.

Source :

www.lonelyplanet.com/honduras/western-honduras/san-pedro-sula

Published by Bo Thornton

Bo Thornton is a freelance writer and blogger from rural America. Topics of interest include sports, fitness, and traveling. He currently writes for two websites, and is very happy so far.  View profile

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