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Volcanic island in the Gulf of Fonseca
Photo: Saraedum, CC BY-SA 4.0 via Wikimedia Commons
Isla del Tigre is an island in the Gulf of Fonseca in Pacific Honduras.
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A few old buildings that might make a stroll in the streets worth your while.
The beaches are very calm. Even on the Pacific side, the waves are usually not very high. With a mix of volcanic and normal sand, most people might not find the beaches too attractive. However, the views of the neighboring islands are spectacular.
Two trails lead up to the antenna on the peak, one from Playa Burro in the north and one from the Naval Base in the west. Neither of the trails is marked. The trail from Playa Burro is apparently not obvious at all. You might need to hire a local to guide you to the top. The trail from the Naval base is steep but relatively easy to follow. It forks a few times but it usually becomes obvious if you picked the wrong option. There is also a detailed map of the trail on openstreetmap.org. At the end of either trail, you get to the antenna and ruins of a Nicaraguan rebel base. Just before reaching the antenna, you are rewarded with spectacular views of the coast of Honduras. The antenna has been decomissioned because of the complicated maintenance; since then many parts of it have been stolen, so it is probably not recommended to attempt to climb it.
The road going around the island measures 18 km (11 mi). Without much elevation change it is relatively easy to walk around the island. There are some viewpoints next to the road in the South. Should you change your mind, Tuk-Tuks are passing by from time to time which can pick you up. Though a government program has provided most poor people on the island with (identical) small houses, you might see families in some fairly poor living conditions as you walk around the island.
Snacks (golosinas) for L20, good fries for L30. Try the great Fresco de Sandía for L5.
Camping is allowed, free, and safe in this fairly attractive and clean park. There is plenty of grass to pitch a tent or trees for a hammock. To get some shelter from the rain you can also set up in the kiosko. There is a well and a pila down the steps in the south-west corner. To get a bucket (cubeta) for the well (pozo), just ask around at the houses neighbouring the park. Likely, you will get invited by the people occupying the old casino just west of the park to camp on their territory. The family living there is slightly weird but harmless.
The grumpy owner has a very spacious double which she gives out with some haggling for L400. However, the shower was broken in 2016. The other rooms are very unattractive.
The rooms with AC, a terrace with hammocks, and the attached restaurant are a pleasant exception to all the overpriced lodging options on the island. The doors are not exactly waterproof, so be careful what you leave on the floor. During a thunderstorm, rain might get in through the doors.
Buses go from el desvío, a crossing North of San Lorenzo, to Coyolito (L25). From there boats go frequently to Amapala (L20) and Playa Burro (L15).
Read in the guideTuk-tuks are virtually the only means of transportation on the island. They always charge per person and will pick up more people as they go. They usually charge L5 within a village and up to L30 for larger distances.
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