Choluteca

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Introducing Choluteca

Choluteca, capital of the department of the same name, lies near Río Choluteca, the same river that runs through Tegucigalpa. It’s the largest town in southern Honduras, and the fourth largest in the country. Which is not to say there’s a whole lot to do here; it’s principally a commercial center for the agricultural region and a stopping-off point between the borders. The hills west of town were once rich with gold and other metals, and small towns grew up around the mines. Today the mining has declined, but communities remain, struggling economically but cool and charming nonetheless. Choluteca’s annual festival day is December 8.

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Last updated: Feb 17, 2009

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    RE: Copan travel to Leon

    by JoseKevo 07 May 2011

    I didn't realize you had started another thread and gave you [a couple of options|http://www.lonelyplanet.com/thorntree/thread.jspa?threadID…
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    RE: La Ceiba to Choluteca

    by barbadossecret1 19 April 2011

    Thanks for the help with this. We undertook the journey a while back. Below is how we got on. It may help other people who are looking…
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    Re: How easy is it to get from La Ceiba to Leon in Nicaragua?

    by barbadossecret1 19 March 2011

    Thanks. We're just wondering which route you think is the best to take? We would prefer to not have to spend a night in Tegucigalpa so…

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