Gracias a Dios Department

Gracias a Dios extends across 15,876 square kilometers of tropical rainforests, pine savannas, and extensive coastal lagoons in eastern Honduras.

The department formed in 1957 from sections of the Mosquitia territory, with Brus Laguna serving as its first administrative center before Puerto Lempira.

The population maintains strong Indigenous roots, with Miskito people representing 79 percent of the inhabitants, preserving their traditional practices and languages.

Access to the department requires air transportation through local airlines, as roads remain limited due to the dense forests and numerous waterways.

The Caratasca Lagoon within the department stands as the largest lagoon system in Honduras, stretching along the Caribbean coastline.

Location: Honduras

Inception: 1957

Capital city: Puerto Lempira

Shares border with: Colón Department, North Caribbean Coast Autonomous Region

GPS coordinates: 15.26641,-83.77253

Latest update: March 4, 2025 06:05