Caxa Real, colonial era building in Comayagua
The Caxa Real is a colonial building in Comayagua constructed between 1739 and 1741 to serve as a royal treasury for mining wealth. It features a central courtyard surrounded by covered corridors and specialized storage rooms for silver, quicksilver, and other extracted minerals.
The building was designed in 1739 by Spanish architect Baltasar de Maradiaga to store tributes and mining products for the crown. An earthquake in 1809 caused severe damage, leading to the structure's abandonment for over a century before restoration efforts began in the 2000s.
The building's name reflects its original role as a royal treasury during colonial times. The interior courtyard and covered corridors reveal how officials and workers used these spaces daily to manage and store mining wealth from local operations.
The building is now open for meetings and cultural events with air conditioning, internet access, and technical equipment including microphones and projectors. Interior spaces are designed to be accessible to visitors with mobility challenges, ensuring comfortable movement throughout the venue.
Queen Letizia of Spain visited the Caxa Real in 2015, and later former Mexican President Enrique Peña Nieto also came to see the site. These high-profile visits by world leaders highlight its significance as a symbol of shared colonial history connecting Spain, Mexico, and Honduras.
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