Celaque National Park
Parque Nacional Montaña de Celaque
One of Honduras's largest cloud forest reserves. From the visitor center on the outskirts of Gracias, you can hike to waterfalls and pristine forest.
Celaque means 'box of cold water' in the Lenca language. The reserve covers the highlands west of Gracias. Its forests hold giant pines, oaks, tree ferns and epiphytic orchids, and birds such as resplendent quetzals and toucans can be spotted. Mountain streams here supply the surrounding towns with water. The Visitor Center (Centro de Visitantes) is about 8 km from the town centre and can be reached by tuk-tuk or hired car. After buying a ticket, you can take a half-day loop to San Miguel Waterfall (Cascada San Miguel), or continue uphill to Las Minas Peak. Tickets cost a few US dollars. Opening hours are roughly 07:00-16:00. Entry requires registration. It is advisable to hire a local guide and bring rain gear and warm clothing.
Opening hours
Approx. 07:00–16:00 (ticket registration required)
Nearby sights
- Cerro Las Minas
- Casa Galeano
- Iglesia San Sebastián
- Fuerte de San Cristóbal
- Iglesia San Marcos & Parque Central
- Iglesia La Merced
- Aguas Termales Presidente
- La Campa