Pulhapanzak, Waterfall in San Francisco de Yojoa, Honduras.
Pulhapanzak is a waterfall on the Rio Lindo river in San Francisco de Yojoa that plunges about 43 meters down, creating constant mist across the area. The site offers various activities including zip lining, cave exploration, and tube rides down the river.
Archaeological remains around the falls include mounds, fragments of cobbled paths and pottery, which researchers associate with the Late Classic period (600–900). The site may have been the centre of a culture predating the Maya. The waterfall itself lies on the Río Blanco, also called the Río Lindo, in San Buenaventura.
Archaeological finds near the falls include mounds, remains of cobbled paths and fragments of pottery, identified as structures of the Late Classic period (600–900). International archaeologists study the site, which may have been the centre of a culture older than the Maya.
The site is easily reached by car and has parking available along with basic visitor facilities. It is best to arrive early in the day when it is less crowded, and wear appropriate shoes and water-resistant clothing.
Around 300 metres from the falls is a car park, and paths through the humid forest lead to caves and archaeological excavation sites near the waterfall. The site has yielded mounds, remains of paved paths and pottery fragments identified as belonging to the Late Classic period (600–900).
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