Tela

Tela is a municipality in Atlántida Department combining urban and rural areas. The administrative area includes residential neighborhoods, agricultural land, and coastal territory.

The settlement was founded in 1524 and later became a major banana production center in the early 20th century. This economic period shaped how the town developed and expanded.

The town is home to Garifuna communities whose traditions, music, and celebrations shape the local character and daily rhythm. You can observe these cultural influences woven throughout the community and its public gatherings.

The municipality is accessible by road with urban services concentrated in town areas and rural facilities spread throughout the region. You will find basic amenities in the urban center and more traditional surroundings in outlying areas.

Cotton production once competed with banana cultivation and shaped how the agricultural landscape was divided. You can still see evidence of this diverse farming history across different cultivated zones.

Location: Atlántida Department

Elevation above the sea: 3 m

Part of: Caribbean Honduras

GPS coordinates: 15.78248,-87.45140

Latest update: December 20, 2025 12:29