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Municipality in Atlántida, Honduras
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Tela is a city in Honduras. It is a sleepy coastal town of 100,000 people (2015) with nice beaches, in a region inhabited by the Afro-Caribbean communities called the Garifuna.
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Tela used to be one of the main shipping areas for Bananas from the United Fruit Company. The term "banana republic" came from Honduras, when American and other fruit companies held great political sway. A rail service from the interior of the country brought produce to Tela to be shipped to the United States. Today the pier and train station that were central to that trade have been abandoned. They are within 90 m (100 yards) of the bridge in downtown Tela and are a great destination for any avid photographer. The pier is also a great adventure (not for small children). There you can see local fisherman trying there luck at the end of the pier. The best time to go is usually a weekend as the pier becomes a gathering point for many people, especially at sunset when the view is extraordinary. Part of the old railroad company building has been renovated as municipal offices, it is quite picturesque.
This hotel is on one of the highest points in the beach area and offers and amazing view of Tela from the observation deck on top of the Hotel. The Hotel also has a great eating area that offers a nice view as part of the dining experience. (Rooms here are ~ L1947).
representative local botany and gardens.
Tela's well-known dock stands where its pier used to until it succumbed to storms. The beach on either side is right in front of the town.
Miami Tela Beach
Parque Nacional Punta Sal
Mangrove swamps, tropical forests, shady lagoons and coral reefs. Monkeys and bird watching. Hiking and snorkeling. Jeanette Kawas National Park renaming pertains to biologist who was murdered while trying to save lands from palm oil farming.
A budget hotel. Rooms are small but clean.
A large resort with nice beaches, bars and a big pool with waterslides, plus entertainment. There are villas or a separate hotel building. This resort used to be the United Fruit Company's residential complex, so there are a lot of nice old bungalows from the 1900s.
Very welcoming family has a beautiful remote spot at the beach in the Garifuna village in Triunfo de la Cruz. The cabins are spacious, have private bathroom, fan, and sufficient seabreaze. An open space living room is available to guests. A small restaurant serves 4 daily fresh diners. The food is tasty. Continental breakfast is included with fresh juices, cereals, bread, tea. Within 40 min walk is the Ipozo reserve. Hotel can arrange a very good guide for L600. Recommended, better than staying in Tela.
By car
If you are driving your own car, the driving time is under one hour from San Pedro Sula.
By bus
If you are taking the public bus, the classiest option would be to choose Hedman Alas, a first class service coach operator that has non stop service from San Pedro Sula to Tela; otherwise, there are…
Once in Tela, like in most Honduran cities, the taxi services will provide a reliable way to get around. Also Tela is a great place to walk around and explore the beach and downtown areas.
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