Things to do & places to visit in Comayagua Department, Honduras

Comayagua Department #7 destination in Honduras 2023. The average rating score is 4.44 based on 167 traveler reviews, of 16 attractions. Timezone: America/Tegucigalpa, current date and time: Thursday, May 09, 2024, 14:58.

Top things to do (14)

Top places to visit (16 attractions)

5.0 Alfombras Religiosas Viernes Santo (6 reviews)
- What an amazing experience
Speciality & Gift Shops

Living all my life in Honduras it was until this year, at my 43 years that I visited Comayagua in viernes santo. On late thursday noon the artists prepared the area where they would work probably for the entire night. On friday we woke up at 5am to get to see them do the final touch to their piece of art. We got near the cathedral were the longest carpet was still in progress, it was so long at least two dozen young adults were working with the bright colored sawdust that characterizes the carpets. As we walked down the street we could see at least ten more being finished. The best one I saw is the carpet designed by the family who began this tradition in 1963, a very long carpet full of color with at least 5 religious scenes. The cherry on top of the pie was when we were invited to work on a very simple one, my husband and I were thrilled and so were my 12 and 7 yr old daughters. We carefully use different colors of sawdust to fill spaces of a two meter long stencil to simulate a grapevine. I truly recommend this attraction that unfortunately just happens once a year. See more..
5.0 Plaza Centro (5 reviews)
- Day is the city of Comayagua
Spent 1-2 hours Shopping Malls

Plaza Centro is the place where you will find more than 15 restaurant options, plus 9 comercial stores, we have gaming area for your kids, come visit us and enjoy the best place in town. See more..
5.0 Montana de Comayagua National Park (1 review)
- Hidden but beautiful park
National Parks

Out-and-back 3.5 km trail, relatively well-marked, overgrown in its own picturesque way. Trail runs along a creek and ends at large waterfall. Lots of trees, plants and birds to see. Take road to Rio Negro from San Jeromimo, Comayagua. See more..
4.5 The Cathedral of the Immaculate Conception (53 reviews)
- The oldest clock in the world could be found here
Churches & Cathedrals

The clock date from 1100 made by the Arabs during their occupation of Spain. Given to the city of Comayagua as a gift by the King of Spain in 1620. It is still operational and works with the church bells. See more..
4.5 Cuevas de Taulabe (30 reviews)
- Amazing
Caverns & Caves

The cave at taulabe is amazing and the price is hard to beat. $4 for a foreigner. Great formations in the cave and good lighting. The trail is paved and is fairly easy. You can do the cave on your own but I would recommend a guide. They work for tips only. Unlike other caves I've visited, the cave is warm and humid. See more..
4.5 El Reloj de la Catedral (27 reviews)
- A must see
Points of Interest & Landmarks

I was part of a group of 30 people. We hired a guide to take us inside the cathedral and up to the bell tower. He charged us 30 lps per person. The visit took about an hour. See more..
4.5 Museo de Comayagua (11 reviews)
- Well worth a visit
History Museums

The museum is in a beautiful old building that served as former presidential house when Comayagua was the capital of Honduras. There is a good collection of Lenca artifacts on display along with other historical exhibits. Overall the museum is very well done and well worth a visit. See more..
4.5 Iglesia La Caridad (6 reviews)
- On the town square
Churches & Cathedrals

We came by the night before to have dinner. The Cathedral sits facing the town square and has a fantastic view of the surrounding area from the bell tower. See more..
4.5 Caxa Real (5 reviews)
- Awesome place
Historic Sites • Points of Interest & Landmarks

Very nice place that has high service standards. From the restaurant, to the hotel and rooms this was an amazing place for the price. The rooms are nice and cozy however would recommend to have more towels. See more..
4.5 Palacio Episcopal (5 reviews)
- Side street
Historic Sites • Architectural Buildings

This is the side street running right of the Cathedral, where the tourist office is housed. Part of it is pedestrianized, although cars still travel in one direction. The center of the street has been glassed over to create 'tombs' of artefacts. See more..
4.0 Municipalidad de Comayagua (7 reviews)
- Small city hall
Architectural Buildings • Government Buildings

The main building for the local government of Comayagua, this two story building is free to visit. There's a nice patio with an interesting mural on the ground floor, but otherwise it's all offices. See more..
4.0 Monumento a la Constitucion de 1812 (5 reviews)
- Modest Monument
Monuments & Statues

The monument to the 1812 constitution is located a block or so south of the cathedral and the main plaza, along Avenida 2da. It's not particularly well-labeled, which might be fitting for a constitution that didn't last very long. It does commemorate the early stirrings of the independence movement in Central America, and so it's of modest historical interest. See more..
3.0 Casa de la Cultura (5 reviews)
- Local art center
Art Galleries

This is a small museum with a few historical items, a model of the city, and some art and paintings. It isn't a must-see, but all the other museums were closed due to Covid, so I took what I could get. One of the docents was very friendly and took me around the two rooms, explaining the history of the city, pointing out the colonial historic buildings on the replica town model. See more..
1.0 Sigua Xtreme (1 review)
- Nada que visitar
Hiking Trails
Fui porque disque habia un canopy,. que es el principal atractivo que te ofrecen, pero cuando llegamos (aparte que esta algo retirado de la carretera internacional) nos dimos cuenta que lo unico que tiene de extremo es el camino para llegar ya que el dichoso canopy ni estaba listo. (cuando tiene años de operar) En este momento desafortunadamente, no aconsejo visitar, quiza mas adelante se pongan las pilas See more..
Honduras Airport Transfers (0 review)
Taxis & Shuttles

All Vehicles fully licensed and insured. Our cars are equipped with all necessary facilities for a trip to any part of the world under any weather conditions, including additional fastenings for sports and other equipment. See more..
Plaza Rivera (0 review)
Spent 1-2 hours Shopping Malls
Centro Comercial See more..