Things to do & places to visit in Francisco Morazan Department, Honduras

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Francisco Morazan Department #3 destination in Honduras 2023. The average rating score is 4.29 based on 1.864 traveler reviews, of 37 attractions. Timezone: America/Tegucigalpa, current date and time: Friday, May 10, 2024, 10:00.

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5.0 The Winery (36 reviews)
- Best value for money wine in Tegucigalpa
Friday: 2:00 PM - 12:00 AM Spent 2-3 hours Wine Bars

The Winery is much more than a wine shop... It's a place where you can learn about the fascinating world of fine wine from grape to glass through a tasting room that offers a prestigious selection from renowned regions, striving to educate the palate of our clients every day. See more..
5.0 Villa San Miguel (11 reviews)
- A must stop if you are in Tegus!
Friday: 7:00 AM - 6:00 PM Spent 2-3 hours Shopping Malls

Villa San Miguel is a Tourist Center with a privileged location that makes your visit a pleasant stroll through the Downtown Tegucigalpa Historic District. This cultural center brings together a wide range of dining, entertainment areas, and shops. Its location offers a unique experience for you to enjoy your visit. See more..
5.0 Redondel de los Artesanos (1 review)
- Excelente opción!
Parks

Justo a la par del CCET (Centro Cultural de España en Tegucigalpa), es un espacio abierto donde se realizan numerosas actividades culturales, conciertos, presentaciones teatrales, exhibiciones de productos artesanales, etc. las actividades son gratuitas, y se programan en diferentes horarios.
Si no hay actividades programadas, en las noches pueden verse grupos de jovenes patinando, ademas de siempre estar disponible un punto de Bookcrossing (uno de los pocos de la ciudad).
Es un espacio versátil, para jóvenes, adultos, parejas, familia, y ademas tiene una hermosa vista al Cristo del Picacho. See more..
4.5 Naciones Unidas El Picacho Park (437 reviews)
- Great city views!
Spent 2-3 hours Parks

I only went up there to see the statue, but there's huge park surrounding it featuring various plants. There are great views of the city as well. I was disappointed the museum/souvenir shop had nothing specifically related to the park or the statue. The entrance fee to the park was 35 Lempiras for foreigners (yes, a higher price for foreigners; it's on the sign at the park entrance) and another 10 Lempiras to enter the area where the statue is. Expect to spend a few hours here. See more..
4.5 Parque Nacional La Tigra (318 reviews)
- Nice park close to Tegucigalpa
National Parks

Beautiful wilderness park about 20 km outside of Tegucigalpa. The site has many kilometres of hiking trails and is terrific for bird enthusiasts, as it's an easily accessible place to see quetzals, trogons, toucans and more. See more..
4.5 Museo para la Identidad Nacional (264 reviews)
- Wonderful museum
Friday: 9:00 AM - 5:00 PM Speciality Museums

This wonderful museum in a beautiful historic building in the heart of Tegucigalpa is a must see for anyone visiting. The building alone is worth the visit, but be certain to spend some time in the inviting and informative expositions. And definitely stop by the gift shop on the way out... wonderful finds. See more..
4.5 Catedral de San Miguel (79 reviews)
- History of Tegus. locked in this cathedral
Churches & Cathedrals

It is located at the city center. Maybe the architecture is not as breathtaking as other cathedrals of Guatemala or South America, but it has its own beauty.Pay attention to details: the paintings on top of the dome. The Altar is a beauty! The ambiance during special celebrations are quite special: Easter Week of the City´s Anniversary. And they, if you are curious enough , you will find pieces of history on the floors and walls. Tombs of the first religious... paintings... and so on. The entrance wooden walls are impresive. See more..
4.5 Iglesia Los Dolores (55 reviews)
- A site you deffinetly must go on downtown Tegucigalpa
Churches & Cathedrals

A site you deffinetly must go on downtown Tegucigalpa, this colonial church is beautifull near to a little producers market. See more..
4.5 Centro Interactivo de Enseñanza CHIMINIKE (53 reviews)
- Quality museum that is fun for the grown-ups as well as the kids
Children's Museums

CHIMINIKE is the first Children's Museum of Honduras, and the largest in Central America. It was built with the objective of stimulating the curiosity of its visitors, while motivating the learning process through interactive exhibits.CHIMINIKE has Seven Exhibit Rooms: The Maternity Room, Toddler´s Room, Our City, The Human Body, The Environment, Honduras and Its People and The Energy. See more..
4.5 Iglesia de la Merced (43 reviews)
- Nice small church
Religious Sites

Easily accesible. Nicely decorated, especially during Christmas time when they place color lights on its front view. Appropriate place to attend a weekday service. Parking accesible on its side. See more..
4.5 Parque Cerro Juana A. Lainez (31 reviews)
- Great place for a short hike - also good for Birding
Friday: 7:00 AM - 5:00 PM Spent 2-3 hours Points of Interest & Landmarks • Monuments & Statues • Scenic Walking Areas

Nice place for a hike - very safe - enough vegetation to allow for good birding - bring your binos to do bird observation See more..
4.5 Basilica de Suyapa (22 reviews)
- Iconic Place in Tegucigalpa
Religious Sites • Churches & Cathedrals

This is a must in Tegucigalpa because is one of those emblematic places in the city. Is a very well elaborated and historic. See more..
4.5 Centro de arte y Cultura de la UNAH (18 reviews)
- Interesting!
Art Galleries

If you like Honduras Cultura, you must go here, or if you want to learn about it. They have made a great effort to make this place more inviting See more..
4.5 Honduras National Gallery of Art (16 reviews)
- Art gallery, historic building, definitely worth a visit
Friday: 9:00 AM - 4:00 PM Art Galleries

It's not huge, and the display styles can be outdated, but the National Art Gallery is worth visiting if you're in Tegucigalpa. It's off Plaza La Merced in the centre. It's in a 350-year-old building (renovated over the years) with an attractive garden courtyard and eight or nine galleries on two floors covering the history of Honduran art, from Mayan and other pre-Columbian works, through religious art of the 17th and 18th Centuries. The religious paintings, uncleaned and with a dark patina, are quite compelling. There's an excellent collection of silver works from churches, and a good representation of contemporary Honduran works. See more..
4.0 City mall Tegucigalpa (80 reviews)
- Great place to shop!!
Shopping Malls

If your looking for a place to purchase gifts or just purchase a new dress, well this is one of the best places to shop many different stores to buy from and good prices as well. See more..
4.0 Plaza Los Dolores (30 reviews)
- Cool statue and old church
Points of Interest & Landmarks

This is a beautiful plaza in the middle of old town. There is a striking statue of St Michael Archangel in the square, the oldest church in Honduras at the end of the square and a marketplace nearby. See more..
4.0 Iglesia de San Francisco (28 reviews)
- Open only Sunday at 9:00 am
Religious Sites

It is an old colonia church, with a beautiful golden altar. But is not open for daily Mass, must of the time is close to preserve the historical art inside. If you want to visit, for sure will be open on Sunday for the 9:00 mass. There is pay parking lot infront of the church's park. Next door, is the Hondura's military museum that is open daily the entrance is very cheap less than one dollar. Full of military artifacts cannons, guns, even an helicopter See more..
4.0 Iglesia de la Inmaculada Concepcion (18 reviews)
- Beautiful Spanish colonial building
Religious Sites

Located in Comayaguela the city connected to Tegucigalpa, one of many chures that youll find,typical Spanish church, with a rustic Spanish building, small, with many monuments, high ceiling, and rustic double doors, this one in particular brings many memories to me, every december 8 we celebrated my birthday starting by attending this church and receiving the mass, at the end of the mass, the parroquia brings the Mariachis into the church celebrating the birthday of the virgen Immaculate as well , outside you could hear firecrakers booming over the ski, and many people gathering for this occassion, I assume celebrations are the same in every church arround this town. The only bad thing are the streets, so narrow arround this area making trasportation hard to manage. See more..
4.0 Parque Central (16 reviews)
- Colorful
Gardens

Colorful cool park in the middle of this town is like an oasis. The park is surrounded by cute authentic shops, cafes a art exhibition and library. See more..
4.0 Centro Cultural de España Tegucigalpa (10 reviews)
- Cool, and Supports the honduran artist
Friday: 10:00 AM - 8:00 PM Points of Interest & Landmarks

The Spanish centre has a bustling atmosphere. Its cultural events are known all throughout the city and welcome many foreigners also! See more..
4.0 Galería Nacional de Arte (7 reviews)
- Small Art Oasis
Friday: 9:00 AM - 4:00 PM Spent < 1 hour Art Museums

The National Art Gallery is situated in front of the “Museo para la Identidad Nacional” ( National Museum of Identity). It shares building with the Post Office. Cost. L$70. It comprises three exhibits in three halls and an inner patio with sculptures. Despite it being small is an excellent stop to leisurely visit and enjoy the inner patio. The S.O.S. Exhibit which might soon be removed is well worth it. See more..
4.0 Mall Multiplaza (6 reviews)
- Nice Mall
Shopping Malls

Multiplaza Tegucigalpa, pionero en el rubro de los centros comerciales en Honduras siendo el principal centro de compras de los hondureños. Multiplaza Tegucigalpa cuenta con mas de 200 tiendas, dentro de las cuales destacan tiendas como Carolina Herrera, Zara, Massimo Dutti y Chuck e Cheese. See more..
4.0 Castillo Bellucci (5 reviews)
- a Window into history
Spent 1-2 hours Mountains • National Parks • Nature & Wildlife Areas • Parks • Gardens

Really nice place to witness the old architecture of the city. Make sure you ask local people for ghost stories about the Castle, it's history and folklore are amusing and add to its beauty. Theatrical events are also held here, make sure to check local bulletin boards to inform yourself about them. See more..
4.0 Iglesia de San Sebastián (5 reviews)
- This is Nots a Touristc Place
Religious Sites
I don't recomend this place as a touristic place. You should go only if you're a religious person otherwise don't go. See more..
4.0 Represa Hidroelectrica Francisco Morazan (1 review)
- Just Like the Hoover Dam
Dams

Just an hour from San Pedro Sula, very nice. If you call ahead, a guided tour inside the dam is possible See more..
3.5 Parque Central (108 reviews)
- Be Careful
Neighborhoods

It's not in a very safe part of town, but you can see the statue of Francisco Morazan, the city founder, in the park. It's right next to the main church which is very beautiful inside. See more..
3.5 Antigua Casa Presidencial (45 reviews)
- A window to the past
Friday: 9:00 AM - 5:00 PM Government Buildings

We loved this place! Not for everyone though. If you are a history fan then by all means, make sure to visit "antigua" casa presidencial. The museum is not spectacular but it allows you a peak into Honduras' past. I had the pleasure of meeting a retired historian who was working at transcribing colonial records. He was amazing and took time from his work to tell us a bit about the history of his beloved country. If you are into architecture you will appreciate this beautiful old building. I agree that there is room for improvement, but considering the fact that the government doesn't really pay much interest to keeping it's historical buildings up and running or paying the people that are restoring and transcribing it's historical documents, they are doing a pretty good job. See more..
3.5 Plaza Central (16 reviews)
- Pin it on your visit map
Points of Interest & Landmarks

How can we describe this place and be fair enough? Ok. I´ll say ... it sure was much better when I was a child and visit the city center. But, it has this strange beauty, you need to discover. You can see old buildings and new offices... lot of places to eat , if you are not afraid of trying home made dishes. What I recommend to visit? The Cathedral, The Congress, The MIN ( Museum for National Identity), La Leona, and you can get lost (on purpose) on this tiny streets. However you can expect a lot of beggars, running children ... noise from the taxis and buses... and a lot of friendly people! See more..
3.5 Archaeological Museum (Museo Arqueológico) (14 reviews)
- Closed due to the Covid Curse
Friday: 9:30 AM - 8:00 PM History Museums
I was disappointed to find all museums and government buildings closed due to the Covid Curse. A security guard at the Museo de Nacional Identidad informed us that all museums are closed per government order. See more..
3.5 Museum Villa Roy (8 reviews)
- Villa Roy is no longer in operation.
Speciality Museums

Villa Roy is no longer in operation; however, the office of the Archeological Institute is still functional. There are maintenance staff and security guards on site. It is evident that the building has severe structural damages. Five expensive cars from the 1950's are still parked in the carport. You can get a beautiful view of the surrounding hills on the north side. See more..