La Muralla National Park, Mountain national park in Olancho, Honduras.
Description
La Muralla National Park is a mountain reserve in the Olancho region with extensive cloud forests and diverse plant and animal life. The terrain covers thousands of hectares of untouched mountain landscape in central Honduras.
History
The Honduran government established this protected area in 1993 to preserve the region's natural resources. The creation aimed to secure ecological links between different forest areas.
Culture
Local communities around the park keep traditional ways of living and actively participate in protecting the natural surroundings. Residents work regularly to maintain the forests and the wildlife that lives there.
Practical
Access is through guided tours on marked trails, with the main entrance in the municipality of La Union. Visitors should prepare for mountainous terrain and humid conditions that affect hiking.
Did you know?
The area is home to more than a hundred orchid species, many found nowhere else in the world. This diversity makes the forest a special place for plant enthusiasts and researchers.
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