Catacamas, Agricultural center in Olancho, Honduras.
Catacamas occupies a vast plain watered by Rio Guayape at 450 meters elevation, surrounded by mountains and dense forests.
Founded in January 1898, Catacamas grew from a small settlement into a significant city with over 63,000 residents by 2023.
The Universidad Nacional de Agricultura shapes the educational landscape of Catacamas by providing specialized training in agricultural sciences.
The city maintains numerous medical facilities, including a public health center offering maternity services and multiple private clinics.
The Talgua Caves near Catacamas contain Pre-Columbian skeletal remains from 1000 BCE, known as the Glowing Skulls.
Website: https://catacamas.net/
Website: https://catacamas.net
GPS coordinates: 14.84838,-85.89356
Latest update: March 5, 2025 22:44
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