Things to do in Gracias
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Aguas Termales Presidente
The hot springs at Aguas Termales Presidente are one of Gracias’ main attractions. Four kilometers southeast of town, the hot springs have several pools at various temperatures. You can walk there in one to 1½ hours: take the road to La Esperanza until you reach the right-hand turnoff for the Aguas Termales, then follow the road or take the first right onto a footpath, which is a shortcut but requires fording a (usually) small river. You should be able to hitch a ride back – everybody does. Cabs don’t usually come here; hiring a private truck costs around L$200, with an hour at the springs (ask at Hotel Guancascos).
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Rinconcito Graciano
This artsy place with Lencan art on the walls, handmade menus and rustic clay dishes, has a menu rife with traditional Lencan food – ticucos (cornmeal patties, stuffed with beans), anafres (bean fondue with tortilla chips), mulitas (corn tortilla filled with beans, eggs, avocado and cheese) and chilate (a sweet drink). Opening hours can be very irregular.
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Fuerte de San Cristóbal
Built in response to the tumultuous times of the 18th century, the striking Fuerte deSan Cristóbal has fantastic views of Gracias and the San Marcos church below. Beyond that, there’s not much else to see up there, save the tomb of Honduran Juan Lindo, the former president of El Salvador (1841–42) and Honduras (1847–52).
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Casa Galeano
Lenca pottery is arguably the best and most widely recognized artesanía in Honduras. Yet the country has long lacked a 1st-class museum to exhibit and preserve this unique folk art. Now there is one in Gracias – the Casa Galeano.
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Jardín Botánico
The Jardín Botánico is at the southern end of town, five blocks south of the old Mercado Municipal, and takes up half a city block. Local flora can be admired all year long from a sidewalk that meanders through the park.
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Colina San Cristóbal Restaurant
Known mostly for its outstanding pizza, La Colina also offers grilled meats, hamburgers, sandwiches and comida típica. The two dining rooms are understated and classy, with huge windows, muted colors and silk flowers.
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La Esquisita Pizzería y Repostería
Almost always jam packed with locals, this pizzeria is half a block west of Parque Central. The daily special – whatever it is – is the way to go; it’s served fast and comes loaded with a couple of sides and a drink.
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Centro Turístico Terma del Río
Centro Turístico Terma del Río is located 7km from town on the road to Santa Rosa de Copán. This hot spring is more relaxed than its ‘presidential’ counterpart.
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