- Address: La Union, Honduras
- Date of foundation: January 1, 1993.
- Total area: 210 square meters. km
- Category: IUCN II (national park)
- Working hours: daily from 08:00 to 17:00
- Entry fee: $ 10
The main pride of the Olancho County in Honduras is the La Muralla National Park. Its history is more than two decades old. The reserve was established in 1993 on the initiative of local authorities. Over time, the park area has increased and in our time is 210 square meters. km, on which rain forests dominate.
Flora and fauna of the park
La Muralla has become a natural habitat for numerous species of animals. The most common in its forests can be found sloths, ocelots, deer, monkeys, agouti, coats. Unfortunately, it is unlikely to look at animals near, because of the constant presence of tourists, they have become more cautious and fearful.
Where birds are more carefree, who freely move through the territory of La Muralla, and some even sit on the shoulders of people. More often there are feathered species of ketzal. Adult individuals are outwardly similar to those familiar to all pigeons, but the unusual feathering is a significant difference. The back and wings of the quetzales are painted golden-green, the breast is bright red. On his head flaunts a magnificent chubchik.
In the park of La Muralla grows a huge number of tropical plants. The most attractive are the flowers that form the oases that adorn the reserve all year round.
Conditions for tourists
The nature reserve is well-known and the best conditions for ecological tourism. On the territory of La Muralla paved paths and laid paths. The rivers running through the reserve are equipped with bridges. For the convenience of tourists everywhere are signs and benches for rest . There are 25 excursion routes of different complexity for tourists.
The central entrance to the National Park of La Muralla is a visitor center. Here you can buy a booklet with information about the park or a map of the area, rent out tourist equipment, negotiate a lodging or a picnic. Also in the center there is a small museum of the flora and fauna of the reserve, whose workers will gladly acquaint you with the history of the park and its inhabitants.
How to get there?
The nearest town to La Muralla is the small town of La Unión. Here you can rent a car and other means of transportation or pay for a guide who will take you to the specified place. Distance from the city to the National Park of La Muralla is 15 km, which are laid along coffee plantations and pine forests. In addition, La Unioon has the main office of the National Park of La Muralla, where you can book an excursion, choose a hotel and much more.
The National Park of La Muralla is open for visits daily from 08:00 to 17:00. The most successful are the morning hours, when it's not hot and a few insects. The price of admission ticket is about 10 dollars. Be sure to take care of appropriate clothing, comfortable shoes, headgear and a supply of drinking water.