Fuerte de San Cristóbal
A 19th-century stone fort on a hill west of the old town, with old iron cannons and the tomb of President Juan Lindo. It overlooks red-tiled roofs and Celaque Mountain.
The fort was built in the 1860s for defence and is now a viewpoint over Gracias. Inside its stone walls are two old iron cannons, and it holds the tomb of Juan Lindo, a native of Gracias who served as president of both Honduras and El Salvador. It is about a 10-minute uphill walk from Central Park. From the walls you can see the red-tiled roofs of the colonial old town, several white churches and, behind them, Celaque Mountain wreathed in cloud. It is most beautiful at sunset. It is generally open during the day, and admission is a token fee or free.
Opening hours
About 08:00–17:00
Nearby sights
- Iglesia San Sebastián
- Casa Galeano
- Iglesia San Marcos & Parque Central
- Iglesia La Merced
- Aguas Termales Presidente
- Celaque National Park
- Cerro Las Minas
- La Campa