Wednesday, 19 July 2023 23:31

Visiting Comayagua? Don't miss the opportunity to visit its historic district

Written by Evelyn Alas
Visiting Comayagua? Don't miss the opportunity to visit its historic district Alonso Zuniga Operations Manager / Producer & Photographer

Comayagua is located in the heart of the American continent and in the center of Honduras. It was founded as a Villa on december 8, 1537 by Captain Alonzo de Cáceres, on behalf of King Carlos I of Spain.

 

 

We are talking about architectural wealth, beautiful streets, restored buildings, museums, colonial and republican history, or by both nationals and foreigners, and that undoubtedly make this beautiful place, a wonder.

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The Historical Center of Comayagua is made up of eight blocks with a colonial legacy considered a wonder, because it was the main center during the spanish Colony until the mid-nineteenth century, and has remained well preserved over the years.

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There are several places where you can take a tour and take impressive pictures day or night, because the lighting is ideal for everything, also you should not miss a coffee in any of its corridors. In addition, you can visit the church that is in front of the park.

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In Mesoamerican language Comayagua means "place of abundant water". The city is located in the valley of Comayagua between the Humuya and Chiquito rivers.

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In its times of glory this 910 year old clock that was built in 1100 by the moors, was placed in the Alhambra in Seville, Spain. It was donated to Comayagua by King Philip III and since 1715 it has been in the tower of the Honduran catholic temple.

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Translated by: A.M