Biosphere Reserves in Honduras

In the western part of Honduras lies a region of extraordinary natural beauty and rich cultural heritage, epitomized by Celaque National Park and the Cacique Lempira—Señor de las Montañas Biosphere Reserve. Established to protect some of Central America's most biodiverse and ecologically significant landscapes, these areas are crucial for conservation and sustaining local communities' livelihoods and cultural practices.

The Río Plátano Biosphere Reserve, located in northeastern Honduras along the Mosquito Coast, is the largest protected area in the country. The reserve protects the entire watershed of the Río Plátano, from its mountainous headwaters to its mouth on the Caribbean Sea. It forms part of the Mesoamerican Biological Corridor, an essential ecological region that connects Central American ecosystems. In addition to its natural beauty, the reserve holds significant archaeological and cultural importance, with both pre-Columbian heritage sites and thriving indigenous communities.

Nestled in the Honduran department of Choluteca, the San Marcos de Colón Biosphere Reserve emerges as a captivating expanse that seamlessly blends ecological diversity with cultural richness. The unique climatic conditions, influenced by a history of agricultural deforestation and higher altitudes, create a temperate environment, fostering a mosaic of ecosystems.