Sambo Creek
A fishing village of the Garifuna people east of town. Seaside restaurants serve coconut rice and fried fish, nearby valleys have hot springs and zip lines, and it is a departure point for offshore islands.
Sambo Creek lies about 20 km east of La Ceiba. It is a fishing village populated mainly by Garifuna people, and there are many simple restaurants along the beach. The signature dishes are seafood stewed in coconut milk and fried fish served with fried plantains. In a valley near the village is a natural hot spring resort, where you can soak, enjoy mud baths and ride a zip line. The village's small pier is one of the departure points for speedboats to nearby offshore islands. A bus or taxi from La Ceiba takes about 30 minutes.
Opening hours
Open all day (hot spring approx. 08:00–17:00)
Nearby sights
- Corozal
- Cangrejal River
- Malecón Guillermo Anderson
- Butterfly & Insect Museum
- Pico Bonito National Park
- Cuero y Salado Wildlife Refuge
- Water Cay
- Lancetilla Botanical Garden