La Tigra
National Park
Location:
La Tigra National
Park (PNLT), is located in the central region of Honduras, 24 kilometers
northeast of Tegucigalpa. It has an area of 240.4 km2 of which correspond to
the core 75.9 km2 and 164.5 km2 of the Park to its buffer zone. Part of the
municipalities of the Central District, San Juan de Flores, St. Lucia and Valle
de Angeles.
Flora and Fauna:
The Tigra has a wide
variety of flora and fauna, vegetation can mention species of trees such as:
Pino de Ocote, oak, sweetgum, Aguacatillos among others, there is also
diversity of ferns, six of them endangered species which are AMITIGRA
protected.
Among the fauna there
are species of mammals, amphibians, reptiles and birds are the most common
groups and we can see inside the park, are known to live animals such as
ocelots, agoutis, deer white tail, night monkeys, pumas and Yaguarondis. Birds
like finches, Pavas Mountain, quetzals, hawks, toucans among others. Among the
reptiles Pichetes or lizards, black and green Tamagases, Bejuquillas, corals
and Boas mentioned, amphibians are represented by several species of frogs and
toads but they live in the wetter areas of the park.
The variety of
insects is impressive, no one knows how many species of insects inhabit the
park, so if we can say is that there is an excellent representative of insects
such as the blue morpho butterfly or as it is commonly called.
Paths:
Granadilla Path.
Differentiated by its
stream along the trail, it is characterized as suitable for all audiences. It
is to visit the path of Granadillas. The tour lasts 45 minutes. And the degree
of difficulty: Easy. It is the path opposite the visitor center in Jutiapa, is
suitable for children, the elderly, people with health problems (asthma,
hypertension, and people with heart problems, in among others) because it is a
short section with moderate slopes. Along the trail there is a stream, you can
see moss, lichen, fungi and epiphytes.
Jucuara Path.
Its characteristic is
that it is an appropriate area for camping. It is a path where to take him to
the ancient site of stables so named earlier by the locals, on their way you
will see the micro basin Jucuara well as the remains of the product tunnels
mineral extraction in the last century, if you observant witness the transition
of the pine forest producer of pure and fresh water broadleaf forest.
Campground has
adequately conditioned. This trail is characteristic for the observed common
mind Botrops godmani the poisonous snake "Tamagás" inhabitant of
these forests, the end of the trail you will find the path veered The
Plancitos, which may continue or return to the visitor center.
It is located about
187 meters approximately north of the visitor center of Jutiapa. This takes you
to the camping area of the same name.
Bosque Nublado Path.
It is characterized
by a haze across the path. The trail entrance is 131 meters east of the visitor
center of Jutiapa. This was the first open to the public and its surrounding
forest path name. On the trail you can see the nightingale-thrush also moss,
lichen, fungi and epiphytes. The atmosphere interacts with each other to
capture and store vital liquid called water, the goldfinch will be part of the
journey accompanied by a melodious flute and mysterious nature.
La Esperanza Path.
It differentiated by
their biological features that allow a relaxing walk.
This trail was the
way the ventilation branch with the same name. It is one of the most relaxing
for their ecological characteristics trails, you can appreciate the grandeur of
some oak trees and aguacatillo survivors of abuse suffered by forests in the
early twentieth century.
Principal Path.
Its appeal lies to be
the oldest trail.
Currently it is the
path that connects all trail each other and between the two visitor centers and
two eco-lodges. It can be appreciated flora, fauna, viewpoints and waterfalls
some. This path was the old road during mining, which communicate to
Tegucigalpa with El Rosario and San Juancito.
La Cascada Path.
Its highlight is the
waterfall is approximately 60 meters.
This trail ends at
precisely the highest waterfall, with approximately 60 meters high and the
attraction of the trail, here you can see how the ecology of the forest come
together to form a single being. The visitor center you can access the
waterfall trail following the path of hope or the cloud forest trail to track a
portion of the main trail then to the eastern entrance
La Mina Path.
It is identified by
its mining sites and the landscape
Is a special trail
that can share any person of different ages at the end of the route joins the
path the waterfalls, which is aimed at the magnificent waterfall. On the edge
of this path can be seen fresh streams and can enjoy a spectacular view of the
cloud forest and San Juan de Flores, Cantarranas eventually find the ruins of
the entrance to the white rock mine.
The eco lodge El
Rosario is located about 818 meters west.
Las Golondrinas Paht
Its features are the
landscape, mining track and its waterfall.
Its name comes from the end of the tour you can see swallow nests hidden
in the waterfall that is 15 meters. It
has a mixed forest, has historical relic by mining. Located 1 kilometer northwest of Valle de
Angeles.
Rates of La Tigra
National Park
National adult ……………………………………………………..L.
30.00
National children,
elderly and disabled ……..…………………….L. 20.00
Foreign adults ………………………………..……………………$
10.00
Foreign children,
elderly and disabled ……………………………$ 5.00
Accommodation in Eco-lodges
National adult………………………………………………………L.
250.00
Elderly, children and
disabled………………...……………………L. 150.00
Foreign
adults………………………………………………………$ 10.00
Foreign children,
elderly and disabled…………..…………………$ 15.00
Camping area
National…………………………………………….……………….L.
75.00
Foreigners …………………………………………………………..$
7.50
The Municipality of Ojojona's borders; in the northern part with the municipality of the Central District and Lepaterique, in the southern part with the municipality of Reitoca, in the eastern part with the municipality of Santa Ana , in the western part with the municipalities of Lepaterique and Reitoca. Its territorial extension is of: 239.4 Km ².
