Tour Tips in Gracias, Lempira
10 October 2009
Hot Springs There are several natural hot springs in the Gracias area, and there are specifically three spots that have facilities for visitors. The most famous one, which is visited most by the locals, is the Arcilaca Hot Springs, located only 6 1/2 Km south of Gracias. There is always running water, and the pools are [...]
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Restaurants and Eateries in Gracias
10 October 2009
have limited ourselves to the more formal restaurants in Gracias. Don’t think that because we are limiting ourselves to the higher end eateries the prices will be expensive. As a matter of fact, it would be hard to find better bargains for food elsewhere in Central America. Although the above restaurants do cater to tourists, [...]
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Gracias, Lempira
10 October 2009
One of the best kept secrets in Honduras is the colonial city of Gracias. Capital of the department of Lempira, in Western Honduras, Gracias is accessible from Copan via the Western Highway towards Santa Rosa de Copan. Just before getting to Santa Rosa there is a highway leading south, that will take you directly to [...]
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Staying Safe in Gracias
06 October 2009
Without a doubt, travel to foreign countries especially in volatile Central America has its risks and rewards. Indeed, even in a small town like Gracias in the Lempira department of western Honduras, visitors are well advised to take precautions to guard themselves against the risks of travel so as to fully enjoy the rewards of [...]
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Tips to Make Your Stay in Gracias a Grateful One
06 October 2009
When in a foreign country, it behooves a civilized man to respect the norms, mores and culture of the people that populate the place. After all, you do want visitors to your city or town to do the same, don’t you? And this is true when you are in Gracias, Honduras. You need not worry too much, however, [...]
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Must-See and Must-Do in Gracias
06 October 2009
Don’t let the small town atmosphere of Gracias in the western Lempira Department of Honduras fool you. With its many tourist attractions borne of its rich history as the early colonial capital in Central America of the Spanish Empire as well as its rich natural resources, visitors have plenty to see and plenty to do in [...]
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When In Gracias, Eat Like the Locals Do
06 October 2009
When you are in Gracias, you will find an abundance of food ranging from the local fare to the international cuisine in places like in-house restaurants and roadside eateries. As can be expected from a colonial city of the Spanish Empire in the olden days, you will find a strong Spanish [...]
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The Charmed Churches and Cloud Forests of Gracias
06 October 2009
For those who remember their elementary Spanish classes, gracias means thanks in English. And that is precisely what you will be saying to the heavens above and your hosts below when you see the beauty of the charmed churches and the grandeur of the cloud forests that only Gracias in western Honduras can provide its visitors. Bookmark [...]
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Getting to, Getting Around and Getting Away from Gracias
06 October 2009
Gracias is one of those small Honduran towns that beckon local and foreign tourists to come take a rest in one of the good hotels, savor the small town atmosphere and see the goings-on around town. And you will be thankful that you did just that for indeed there are many things to be thankful about [...]
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The History, Happiness and Hopes of Gracias
06 October 2009
Amongst all the small town places in Honduras, the town of Gracias in western Honduras of the Lempira department makes travelers want to thank the heavens above for showing how small town life can be heavenly for the right reasons. In fact, gracias means “thank you” in Spanish. As such, it is no surprise when you do [...]
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