La Tigra National Park

La Tigra is a cloud forest area in Francisco Morazán that spreads across wooded mountain slopes and deep valleys. Visitors find two separate entrance areas that open different routes through the dense greenery.

The area served mining operations for many years before being placed under protection in the mid-20th century. Three decades later it officially received park status to preserve the remaining forests.

The name La Tigra recalls the jaguars that once roamed these mountain forests, while today hikers follow the quiet trails under shifting mist. Local groups regularly use the well-trodden paths for day trips and birdwatching beneath the canopy.

Hikers can choose between short walks and longer routes that take several hours through forest and over ridges. Mist often drifts across the trails, so an extra layer of clothing helps against the dampness and chill.

Old mining structures still stand among the trees, recalling the earlier industrial use of the slopes. Water from these high slopes flows directly into the pipes of the nearby capital.

Location: Francisco Morazán Department

Inception: 1980

GPS coordinates: 14.20667,-87.09972

Latest update: December 5, 2025 22:28