Landforms of Honduras

The Gulf of Fonseca, located between El Salvador, Honduras, and Nicaragua, boasts notable islands and is a biodiversity hotspot featuring mangrove swamps, wetlands, and various climatic zones. Despite territorial disputes and international resolutions, the Gulf is a testament to the balance between environmental preservation, geopolitical cooperation, and sustainable practices.

Nestled within the captivating Gulf of Honduras, a wide inlet of the Caribbean Sea, lies a tropical paradise – the Bay Islands. Among these islands, Roatán stands out as a jewel, renowned for its breathtaking beauty and rich natural heritage. This region, indenting the coasts of Honduras, Guatemala, and Belize, is a treasure trove of natural wonders, boasting a unique ecosystem with a diverse array of coastal marine waters, including estuaries, barrier beaches, lagoons, salt marshes, mangrove forests, seagrass beds, keys, and barrier reefs.

​The Sierra Madre de Chiapas is a major mountain range of Central America that runs parallel to the Pacific coast, from southern Mexico northwest-southeast across the southern half of Guatemala and into El Salvador and Honduras.

The Central America Volcanic Arc, also known as the Central Volcanic Range, is a mesmerizing chain of volcanic formations spanning from Guatemala to northern Panama. These volcanic formations range from major stratovolcanoes to lava domes and cinder cones. The volcanic arc unfolds parallel to the Pacific coastline of the Central American Isthmus, offering insight into the dynamic forces shaping the region.