EL BOQUERON CANYON

It is a natural 4 000 ha monument comprising two canyons on the flanks of the Sierra de Agalta, about 30 km from Juticalpa. According to tradition, this was once the village of San Jorge de Olancho. You can admire the relics of the cloud forest (30 m high trees, covered with bromélias and other epiphytes plants) and a beautiful valley where you can swim with birds in the middle of the begonias and bougainvilleas. You can take advantage of a nice excursion of one day or more to visit the pre-Columbian ruins of Dos Quebradas.

Take a bus to Catacamas and get off at El Boquerón level, before the bridge (30 min drive). The trail starts north of the road, first on the left and then crosses right after 20 min; re-crosses the río after another 50 min; take a good time to reach the idyllic village of La Avispa. In short, bet on a walk from 2 to 3 hours by taking its time.

For a day excursion, you must come back to your steps. think still to spend a moment in the village to chat with the locals. If you want to continue the journey, you can camp in the hamlet, you will be offered a good heart even if a compensation is welcome. A bus leaves the morning from La Avispa to Juticalpa at 6 p. m. and it may be possible to find a car out.