Celaque National Park, National park in Lempira Department, Honduras.
The protected area spans 26,378 hectares of cloud forests and steep mountain slopes, containing the highest peak in Honduras at 2,849 meters.
The Honduran government established Celaque as a national park in 1987 to protect the region from increasing population pressure and deforestation.
The name Celaque originates from the Lenca language, meaning water container, referring to the eleven rivers flowing from the mountain ranges.
Five marked trails lead through the park to three designated camping areas, with a visitor center providing information and basic facilities.
The park houses endemic species including the Bolitoglossa celaque salamander and supports nineteen varieties of wild mushrooms consumed by local communities.
Location: Lempira Department
Inception: 1987
Address: Montaña de Celaque, Lempira, Honduras
GPS coordinates: 14.53556,-88.70722
Latest update: December 5, 2025 16:16
Honduras holds a range of natural sites and archaeological locations along its Caribbean coastline and mountainous interior. The Copán ruins stand among the most important remnants of the Mayan civilization, displaying intricate stonework and the Hieroglyphic Stairway. Several islands in the Bay Islands, including Roatán, Utila, and Guanaja, offer sandy shores and access to coral reefs. National parks such as Pico Bonito, La Tigra, and Celaque protect rainforests and mountain ecosystems with trails through dense vegetation. Lake Yojoa sits between forested hills and serves as a habitat for migratory birds. The capital city of Tegucigalpa contains the 18th-century cathedral, along with the Museum for National Identity and the Garífuna Cultural Center, which provide insight into the country's history and culture. The Christ of Picacho statue overlooks the city from a hilltop. Along the northern coast, the Lancetilla Botanical Garden in Tela holds collections of tropical plants. Protected areas like the Río Plátano Biosphere Reserve and the Moskitia region in the east preserve remote rainforests and wetlands. Cayos Cochinos consists of small islands with clear waters off the coast near La Ceiba.
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