Pico Pijol National Park

Pico Pijol National Park is a mountainous nature reserve in Yoro Department with steep slopes, dense forests, and varied terrain. The landscape includes deep valleys and high ridges where vegetation changes noticeably with elevation.

The Honduran government established this national park in 1987 to protect its forests and biodiversity. This designation made it one of the country's early large-scale mountain conservation areas.

Local indigenous communities maintain traditional practices within designated areas of the park, contributing to regional cultural preservation efforts.

The park is accessible via forest trails and mountain paths starting from different points in the region. Visitors should bring warm clothing for cooler elevations and waterproof gear, as mountain weather changes quickly.

Different elevation zones create separate climate conditions that support rare bird species like the quetzal. These layered habitats also harbor plant species found nowhere else in the region.

Location: Yoro Department

Inception: 1987

GPS coordinates: 15.19722,-87.58306

Latest update: December 12, 2025 12:06