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Barra de Caratasca Destination Guide
Delve into Barra de Caratasca in Honduras
Barra de Caratasca in the region of Gracias a Dios is located in Honduras - some 248 mi or ( 400 km ) East of Tegucigalpa , the country's capital .
Local time in Barra de Caratasca is now 05:02 PM (Thursday) . The local timezone is named " America/Tegucigalpa " with a UTC offset of -6 hours. Depending on your mobility, these larger destinations might be interesting for you: George Town, Tegucigalpa, Tauwanta, Tasba Raya, and Pusuaya. While being here, you might want to check out George Town . We discovered some clip posted online . Scroll down to see the most favourite one or select the video collection in the navigation. Are you curious about the possible sightseeing spots and facts in Barra de Caratasca ? We have collected some references on our attractions page.
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EN PLENO VUELO DE PUERTO LEMPIRA A LA CIUDAD)))
SALIDA DE LA MOSQUITIA , CON ALGO DE MUSICA REGGAE PARA RELAJAR LA VISTA ))) ..
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Interesting facts about this location
Gracias a Dios Department
Gracias a Dios is one of the 18 departments (departamentos) into which the Central American nation of Honduras is divided. The departmental capital is Puerto Lempira; until 1975 it was Brus Laguna. Once a part of the Mosquito Coast, it was formed in 1957 from all of Mosquitia territory and parts of Colón and Olancho departments, with the boundary running along 85° W from Cape Camarón south. The department is rather remote and inaccessible by land, though local airlines fly to the main cities.
Located at 15.27 -83.77 (Lat./Long.); Less than 12 km away
Puerto Lempira
Puerto Lempira is the capital of the Gracias a Dios department in northeastern Honduras, located on the shores of the Caratasca Lagoon. Though it does not have paved roads, it is the largest town in the La Mosquitia region. The town is named for the 16th century leader of the indigenous Lenca peoples, Lempira, who directed an ultimately unsuccessful resistance against the Spanish conquistador forces in the 1530s.
Located at 15.27 -83.77 (Lat./Long.); Less than 12 km away
Caratasca Lagoon
The Caratasca Lagoon (Spanish: Laguna de Caratasca) is a large lagoon in the department of Gracias a Dios in northeastern Honduras. Puerto Lempira, the capital of the department, lies on its shores. The lagoon extends approximately 25 miles inland from the Caribbean Sea, and is fed by rivers including the Mocorón, Warunta, and Nakunta. The largest island in the lagoon is Tansin. The region has been proclaimed a wildlife sanctuary.
Located at 15.38 -83.85 (Lat./Long.); Less than 13 km away
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