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Parque Swinford
Parque Swinford is a lush, tropical botanical oasis in the heart of La Ceiba, complete with a restored train carriage from the area’s railway heyday.
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La Ceiba
La Ceiba is known as Honduras’ good-time town: 'Tegucigalpa thinks, San Pedro Sula works and La Ceiba parties,' so the saying goes. Certainly this port city's buzzing nightlife makes it a mecca for fiesta-hungry Hondurans, though nearly all the action is over the estuary in Barrio La Isla, the city’s zona viva (nightlife district).
Most travelers will find themselves in Ceiba at some point as it is the transportation hub for the Bay Islands, as well as a great base for exploring the Pico Bonito National Park, the idyllic Cayos Cochinos and the world-class white water on the Río Cangrejal.
Explore La Ceiba
- PParque Swinford
Parque Swinford is a lush, tropical botanical oasis in the heart of La Ceiba, complete with a restored train carriage from the area’s railway heyday.
- CCatedral de San Isidro
The city's most recognizable building, this imposing structure on the Parque Central dates from the early 20th century.
Top attractions
These are our favorite local haunts, touristy spots, and hidden gems throughout La Ceiba.
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Parque Swinford
Parque Swinford is a lush, tropical botanical oasis in the heart of La Ceiba, complete with a restored train carriage from the area’s railway heyday.
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Catedral de San Isidro
The city's most recognizable building, this imposing structure on the Parque Central dates from the early 20th century.
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